Policy Papers

Family Connection Partnership develops timely, brief, informative papers that bring background and recommendations on "what works" locally, statewide and nationally in addressing issues for children, youth, and families.

(documents available for download)

 Briefings: Local Governance

Local Decision Making (Spring 2003)

 Briefings: School Readiness

A System of Early Care and Learning to Enhance School Readiness: Findings from South Georgia EXCEL 
(Winter 2005)

 Briefings: School Readiness

The Promise of Early Childhood (8/30/02)

 Briefings:School Success

High School Completion Briefing Summary 
(Summer 2004)

 Issue Papers: Youth Development

Moving Youth From Risk to Opportunity 
(Summer 2004)

 Issue Papers: Self-Sufficient Families

Addressing the Goals of Economically Self-Sufficient Families (9/30/03)

 Issue Papers: Self-Sufficient Families

Working Toward Independence: Addressing the Barriers to Family Financial Security (June 2007)