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Connected
News Bulletin
August 10, 2005

Demand More for Georgia's Children
By Gaye Smith, Executive Director, Family Connection Partnership

Major gaps exist in the conditions and quality of life for Georgia's children, particularly for children of color, children living in rural areas, and children in low-income families. Too many children face challenges that may undermine their potential and leave them behind. How can a state so rich in history and community-and diverse in culture and economic opportunity-ignore these disparities?

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Featured in this edition of Connected:

FCP News
FCP Releases Georgia 2005 Kids Count: Report Highlights
Disparities for Georgia's Children and Families
Major gaps exist for Georgia children based on race and ethnicity, family income, and where they live.
FCP Pilots Collaborative Web Sites
New communications tool will help collaboratives market themselves across the World Wide Web.
Connected e-zine Goes to Quarterly Format


Collaborative News
New Web Tool Helps Collaboratives Develop Own Web Sites
Web site pilot in Region 8 helps collaboratives design, develop, and launch their own Web pages.
Register, Reserve Hotel Now for Family Connection Conference
Help Frame the Future for Georgia's children and families at the Family Connection Conference October 16-18.
Coordinator Receives Chamber Award
Angela Westra, Family Connection coordinator, receives award for helping to improve education in her county.
Coordinator Opens Child Advocacy Center
Helen's Haven provides safe, non-threatening, child-friendly place for abused children.
Region 7 Receives Federal Grant
$198,000 awarded each year for three years.
Commissioners Name Collaborative Official County Planning Body
Camden Children's Alliance & Resources named official planning and advocacy organization for children, youth, and families.

• National Center for Children in Poverty Promotes Economically Secure Families
• Report Focuses on Budgetary Needs of Families
• Briefs from the Center for Law and Social Policy
• New Child Trends Research Updates
• New Rural Mapping Tool Available
• New Research on Rural Dental Care
• New Rural Early Childhood Center Established
• New Reports on Jobs and Workforce Development by Annie E. Casey Foundation
  

• Plain Talk Training Institute
• Georgia Public Health Association Meeting and Conference
• Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Conference
• Child Policy Symposium
• Family Connection Conference
• American Public Health Association Meeting and Exposition

Public Affairs and Policy Team
Family Connection Partnership
http://www.gafcp.org/