White County Family Connection Awards the Helpers
Before the awards were given out, Baughman gave a brief presentation on what Family Connection’s different programs accomplished within the past year.
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Athens Organizations Unite for Fall Civic Engagement Events
There’s a renewed energy in the air, and it’s not just about game day—there’s a surge in civic engagement.
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It’s Time to ParSLAY the Day During Farm to School Month This October
October is Farm to School Month, and schools and early care centers statewide are ready to “ParSLAY the Day!” This statewide celebration is coordinated by Georgia Organics to get kids eating, growing, and participating in parsley-themed activities.
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Coweta Family Connection, Caring Hearts Donate 1,200 Backpacks
In addition to the donated bags, numerous grants, donations, and scholarship funding allowed Coweta Family Connection and Caring Hearts to raise more than $12,000 from the event.
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GoMo Health Mom’s Heart Matters: A Proven Solution to Georgia’s Maternal Mortality Crisis
Mom’s Heart Matters is an interactive digital intervention that leverages behavioral and cognitive science to improve perinatal wellness and reduce the rate of hypertension-related mortality.
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DECAL & GaDOE Foundations Awarding $100,000 in Early Literacy Alignment Mini-Grants to Local Public Elementary Schools and Child Care Programs
To receive the mini-grant, the schools must show how they collaborate with the child care programs to vertically align their early literacy practices to assist young students.
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Lumpkin County Family Connection Provides Pathways to Success for All Families
Hundreds of families have received life-changing support from Lumpkin County Family Connection—one of 12 Georgia Family Connection Collaboratives participating in Georgia Family Connection Partnership’s (GaFCP) Family Support Cohort.
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All Georgia’s Homes and Classrooms Have Access to Free Literacy and Learning Resources from Story Cove
Families, communities, and classrooms throughout Georgia can begin experiencing award-winning folktales on Aug. 27, available 24 hours a day on your computer and mobile devices.
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Community Celebrates Wanda Davis’ Years of Service to Glascock County
Over the last 25 years she has grown Family Connection from that $25,000 initial budget to one supported by nearly $800,000 a year. In all, Davis has secured over $14 million in grant funds to support services for Glascock County residents.
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Dawson County Family Connection’s Third “Family Fair” Features Fun, Food, Fellowship
Helpful resources included take-home information and freebies from a variety of organizations, from food banks and health and wellbeing-related nonprofits to public entities.
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Reducing Chronic Absenteeism: Beginning in Pre-K
A significant body of research has focused on the impact of chronic absenteeism among elementary, middle and high school students. However, little research has focused on the impact of attendance in early childhood education and Pre-K.
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Lee County Family Connection to Receive Reading Grant
Lee County Family Connection officials said they are grateful for the opportunity to work with Worldreader, which will expand book access through BookSmart, build reading comprehension and emotional intelligence, and foster a love of reading among children.