Essentials for Childhood, a strategic framework developed by the CDC, presents a roadmap to align and support Georgia stakeholders committed to the positive development of children and families, and specifically to the prevention of child abuse and neglect.
The Jean Harris Volunteer of the Year award, which recognizes the efforts of a Rotarian or non-Rotarian woman who has made a significant contribution to the development and progress of others in the community, was presented to Cheyenne Thornton, Executive Director of White County Family Connection.
DFCS partnered with GaDOE to provide food benefits to families with children who receive free or reduced school lunch. GaFCP is committed to supporting this effort and will work closely with DFCS and GaDOE to make this resource available in communities across Georgia by communicating with local partners in all 159 Georgia counties.
“Turnip the Volume (Can you Dig It?)” is a statewide celebration coordinated by Georgia Organics to help kids across Georgia get to know turnips by growing, eating, and learning about it.
COVID-19 didn’t stop Grady County Family Connection and partners from handing out school supplies. Parents and children in the community participated in the 11th Annual Grady County Back-2-School Blitz— but the first time they did a Drive-Thru.
WGXA TV in Macon aired a story about Twiggs County Family Connection and the Collaborative’s strategy designed to help kids sharpen their skills over the summer.
Twiggs County Family Connection’s summer reading program was transitioned to a virtual platform, presenting new challenges—and opportunities to reach the county’s most vulnerable children and families.
Some local celebrated authors, storytellers, and musicians have come together to connect with and inspire children and families through stories.
Faith Equestrian programs are designed to put children with varying disabilities together with horses in ways that are calming and skill-building. Effingham County Family Connection works to make a collective impact by engaging key community partners to increase mental health awareness.
Too many of Georgia’s students arrive at school each day dreading six words: “Can you read the next paragraph?” Clayton County Public Schools assistant superintendent Ebony Lee talks about increasing all students’ access to the conditions that help to cultivate college- and work-ready graduates.
Resilient Augusta will host a virtual screening of “Resilience: the Biology of Stress & the Science of Hope,” followed by a Q&A with health care experts, Wednesday, July 29, at noon.
The “Elevate” virtual class from Project F.R.E.E. helps parents across Georgia discover ways to manage stress and elevate relationships.