Dawson County Family Connection Bolstering Partnerships to Provide Community with Warming Center
When Hurricane Helene recently affected so many Georgians—as well as surrounding states—an emergency warming center became a priority in Dawson County.
When Hurricane Helene recently affected so many Georgians—as well as surrounding states—an emergency warming center became a priority in Dawson County.
April Moore has learned to become creative with Oglethorpe County Family Connection. About a month ago, she started to lead an early literacy program in the school system to encourage the educational growth of kindergartners.
Its partners reflect on how the organization has changed the landscape of public health and elevated the quality of life for untold numbers of coastal area residents.
The event allowed attendees to step into the shoes of low-income families and attempt to navigate the daily challenges they face in order to survive.
The computers, funded by an AT&T contribution, were given to Paulding County youth and families that Paulding Family Connection serves to help close the digital divide.
Families received clothing for their children, a food gift card, toys for each child, and much more.
Through her work with Family Connection in Chatham County, Roberts has emphasized the critical role language plays in cognitive, social, and emotional development by bringing training and support to educators and community partners.
The award was presented to an organization that exemplifies demonstrated core values, a positive impact on the community, has led to improvements in the quality of life in the community and strong leadership.
Dawson County Family Connection is once again hosting its annual Reverse Advent Calendar this month, encouraging the community to give back and help those in need during the holiday season.
Early care and education are vital for families to ensure they can maintain sustainable, self-sufficient work while children receive the educational foundation and support provided by high-quality early education.
Plans for a future emergency shelter are now bearing fruit thanks to a deepening partnership between Dawson County officials, area churches and other local groups.
Augusta Partnership for Children, Inc., a Georgia Family Connection Collaborative, has earned a prestigious endorsement from Parents as Teachers National Center, Inc. (PATNC) as a Blue Ribbon Affiliate.