Strengthening Families and Children Hancock County

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Who We Are

Our Georgia Family Connection Collaborative serves as the local decision-making body, bringing community partners together to develop, implement, and evaluate plans that address the serious challenges facing our children and families.

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February Awareness Month

 

2026 Marks The 100th Anniversary Of Black History Month
2026 marks a milestone of both progress and persistence in the United States, the 100th anniversary of federal recognition for Black Americans. What began as a singular week of learning and recognition called Negro History Week in 1926 has grown into an overall cultural observance of Black History throughout the month of February.

 

 

Heart Month in the USA 2026

What is Heart Month 2026?
Heart Month 2026 is a month-long initiative focused on heart health and cardiovascular disease prevention. It aims to educate individuals about the importance of maintaining a healthy heart and making lifestyle choices that support cardiovascular well-being. Heart disease remains a leading cause of death worldwide, and this observance seeks to reduce its impact through awareness and action.

Data

Access and download data that helps inform decisions in our efforts to improve child and family well-being in our community.

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Resources

These helpful resources help us craft local solutions to issues through a non-partisan, evidence-based lens.

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Events

Join us. Check out what’s happening in our community and learn how you can get involved.

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Feb 13
RED AND WHITE BALL
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Mar 05
Substance Use Prevention Day
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Mar 19
Suicide Prevention Day
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What's New

Apple Crunch Day in Hancock County

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Statewide News

GAFCP News

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 a ...
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Position Announcement—Regional Manager for Region 6

The regional manager provides mission-driven technical assistance, training, mentoring, and coaching ...
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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, engagi ...
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Our Programs

Georgia Access Program

This program supports:

  • Connect families to vital health resources

  • Provide crisis navigation

  • Strengthen family stability services

Georgia Abatement Opioids Initiative

This program supports:

  • Opioid misuse prevention education

  • Awareness workshops for youth & caregivers

  • Community-level outreach and resources

Prevention In Partnership Project (DBHDD)

This program supports:

  • Trauma-informed prevention programming

  • Resilience-building activities

  • Parent & kinship support sessions

DBHDD- Youth Leadership

This program supports:

  • Highlight innovative prevention programs

  • Promote youth leadership

  • Expand evidence-based community engagement

CIS Smoking Cessation for Youth

This program supports:

  • Learn the risks of smoking/vaping

  • Receive cessation support

  • Engage in positive peer-based wellness programs