The Federal Programs and Family and Community Engagement Departments are at the heart of the Dougherty County School System’s efforts to keep parents and community members involved in DCSS schools and programs. These departments strive each year to create strategies and events that engage parents and the community in the learning process, regardless of situation or status.
The DCSS Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Department is responsible for educating parents, staff, and the community on strategies and resources that encourage shared power in an effort to support whole child development and academic achievement. The FACE Department oversees the management and support of Title I, Part A Family-School Partnerships compliance components as well as community outreach efforts, including the district’s Wraparound Services Program and development of the Family Resource and Support Center (FRSC).
So what does all of this mean?
FACE is responsible for showing parents, staff, and the community how to build effective relationships with each other to support the social, physical, mental, and academic development of the child. We offer opportunities for all parties to learn and share resources in a safe space.
If parents need help supporting their child with homework, projects, testing, or organizational skills ... FACE can help.
If parents need help finding counseling, medical care, or tutoring for a student ... FACE can help.
If parents are experiencing hard times and need rental assistance, food for the family, or clothing ... FACE can help.
If a family loses their home due to fire or storm and needs temporary support ... FACE can help.
If a school is not sure if their family outreach event can count as an official Title I activity ... FACE can help.
If schools are stumped on how to get parents active in supporting the child’s education, FACE can help.
If schools are not sure if their proposed purchases can benefit families and the development of their family outreach programs, FACE can help.
If the culture of a school is less than inviting and a turn off to parents, FACE can help
If trust between parents and staff is broken and needs rebuilding, FACE can help
If community organizations have resources that can benefit families, but no way to connect them to the schools, FACE can help
If schools have an identified group of students with hard to reach parents, FACE can help.
And the list goes on….
Dr. Maqueta Griswold, Director of Family & Community Engagement (229)483-6300 (Ext. 6279) maqueta.griswold@docoschools.org
Mrs. Cheryl Johnson, FACE/Federal Programs Account Specialist (229)483-6300 (Ext. 5560) cheryl.johnson@docoschools.org
Mrs. Danita Wiggins, Wraparound Services Coordinator (229)483-6300 (Ext. 5616) danita.wiggins@docoschools.org
Ms. Jada Roberts, Wraparound Services Specialist (229)483-6300 (Ext. 4389) jada.roberts@docoschools.org
Mrs. Deatrice Harvey, Wraparound Social Worker (229)483-6300(Ext. 4417) deatrice.harvey@docoschools.org
Mrs. Shamika Fletcher, Wraparound Social Worker (229)483-6300 (Ext. 4433) shamika.fletcher@docoschools.org
Mrs. Tabitha Stevens, Wraparound Social Worker (229)483-6300 (Ext. 6757) tabitha.smith@docoschools.org