Vol. III, No. 2, November 21, 2005


 

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Connected Editorial
November 21, 2005

From Gaye Morris Smith, Executive Director
Family Connection Partnership, Inc.

Conference Spurs Merchants of Hope: We're in the Hope Business

On behalf of Family Connection Partnership and the planning committee for the 2005 Family Connection Conference, "Framing the Future," I want to wish a sincere thank you to the entire Family Connection community and stakeholders across Georgia for your contributions to our recent 8th biennial event in Athens.

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Featured in this edition of Connected:

FCP News
Family Connection Conference Wrap-Up: Framing the Future
8th biennial Family Connection Conference inspires attendees to return to their communities as "hope brokers" to Georgia's children and communities.
FCP to Premier Collaborative Webs at Winter Training Event
Training on Collaborative Webs to be launched at Winter Training Event, February 20, 2005.

Collaborative News
Collaboratives Come Together for Hurricane Victims
Family Connection steps up to the plate to assist hurricane victims.
 Collaborative Webs Fact Sheet
Check out features and benefits of this new tool.
Collaborative News Briefs
News and happenings across the state.

Community Successes
Jackson County Volunteers Collaborate for Athens Holiday Lights
Choreographed light show at Sandy Creek Park in Athens, Ga., to feature 30 spectacular light displays.
Teens' Documentary Provides Road Map for Disabled Travelers
Cross-country "Darius Goes West" project raises awareness of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and documents wheelchair accessibility at tourist attractions and cities across the nation.

Best Practices and Results
New Connected to Practice Series Offers Insights into What Works for
Healthy Children
Premiere of new Connected to Practice series featuring best practices
Promising Practices Network Update

Resources
 Education Resource Available for Students and Families
Education GO Get It offers scholarship opportunities, career options, and other resources to help all students reach their potential through education.
Campaign Helps Parents, Caregivers Support Early Learning
Born Learning campaign to focus on raising awareness of the importance of early learning and increasing parent knowledge and skills.
Funding Available for Violence Prevention Program
Georgia Children's Trust Fund Commission announces multi-year funding opportunity for organizations that work with children in preschool through junior high.
Resources Available for Education and Health

Community Events
Community Events Briefs

  • Family Connection Winter Training Event
  • Family Connection Day
  • Scholarships for Training
  • Upcoming Disability Events

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