A New Era of Collaboration for Bulloch County Family Connection
Bulloch County is entering an exciting new chapter of community impact with Lora Cooper stepping into the role of Executive Director of Bulloch County Family Connection.
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Local Data Discussed at Bryan County Family Connection Briefing
In Bryan County Family Connection Director Wendy Sims Futch’s job, data tells an important story about the people the Georgia Family Connection Collaborative and its partners seek to serve.
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Position Announcement—Regional Manager for Region 6
The regional manager provides mission-driven technical assistance, training, mentoring, and coaching to Georgia Family Connection county Collaboratives to enhance their effectiveness in improving outcomes for families.
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Physical Activity in Early Childhood Education Vital for Long-Term Health and Wellness
The CDC recommends that children ages 3 to 5 need to be physically active throughout the day, engaging in aerobic, muscle building, and bone strengthening activities. This matters because adequate physical activity plays a key role in children’s cognitive, social-emotional, physical development—and lays the foundation for long-term health and well-being.
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Cobb Collaborative Awarded $25,000 to Expand Mental Health Initiative
The initiative helps to raise awareness, promote resiliency and reduce stigma around mental health issues, particularly in light of increased numbers around the incidences of people reporting high levels of stress, anxiety and suicide ideation.
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Family Connection Camden Works to Improve Access to High-Quality Early Childhood Education
Before Family Connection Camden develops and implements strategies to improve outcomes, the Collaborative looks at indicators of well-being like school readiness, high school graduation rates, and proficiency in reading and math.
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Spalding County Collaborative Authority for Families and Children Focuses on Long-Term Disaster Recovery
Spalding County Collaborative Authority for Families and Children is part of a housing issue work group formed three years ago that’s made considerable strides toward eradicating dilapidated and unsafe housing.
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Habersham County Family Connection Links Families to Services and Resources
Habersham County Family Connection is working to increase child and family well-being and to broaden partnerships to connect services and resources to mothers ages 18-25 with less than 12 years of education.
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Columbia County Community Connections Aims to Keep Free Afterschool Program Alive
While Columbia County Community Connections is preparing for a robust and engaging summer camp in 2026, the current gap in after-school programming has placed significant strain on families.
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United in Crisis: Greater Valdosta United Way Rallies to Feed South Georgia Families
Recipients of the emergency support include Georgia Family Connection Collaboratives in Bacon, Lanier, and Brooks counties.
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New Initiative Spreads Hope—and Much-Needed Meals—to Walker County Families
The 100 Bags of Hope Challenge is a simple yet meaningful way to ensure families have access to essential resources and support when they need it most.
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McIntosh County Health Department and Family Connection Host Community Resource Event for Women and Children
McIntosh County Family Connection Coordinator Tracy Sandford said the collaborative approach will help break down barriers to care, enhance health outcomes, and advance health equity for women and children in McIntosh County.