WCFC Mission and Programs

THE MISSION OF WHITE COUNTY FAMILY CONNECTION

White County Family Connection convenes and connects key community members committed to improving the well-being of children and families. We connect our partners to the resources they need, coordinate and manage efforts, and empower our communities to craft local solutions based on local decisions.

WHAT IS FAMILY CONNECTION?

Georgia Family Connection brings everyone together at the same table—the social worker, the nurse, the sheriff, the teacher, the minister, the business person, the public servant, and parents—then lets them figure out the best way to help their kids thrive.

Watch the video to find out more or visit https://white.gafcp.org.

White county family connection programs

Family Advocacy Program 2022-2023

Served 31 at-risk families with these services:

590 hours of case management services
345 hours of individualized parenting education
188 hours of life skills training
43 hours of individual counseling
$4100 in emergency financial aid

Provided one-time emergency financial assistance to 15 families for food, utilities, eye exams for children and other needs.

Provided information, referral and linkage to community resources for an additional 40 families.

Holiday Assistance Programs 2022-2023

White Christmas Program: 402 children from 185 families were provided with Christmas Gifts by community sponsors

Shop with a Cop: 37 young people were provided with gift cards and matched with Law Enforcement Officers, who assisted them in Christmas shopping for themselves and their families.

Mentor Program
2022-2024

2022-2023 School Year: Trained 9 new volunteer mentors. Ten students were served by 8 mentors during the school year.

2023-2024 School Year: Contract initiated for Mentor Program Coordinator. Since January 2024, 26 mentors are mentoring 30 students in White County.

Collaborative activities

Collaborated with 36 Community Organizations to ensure effective coordination of services in White County
Published 12 monthly newsletters to keep the community informed about its children and families.
Behavioral Health Strategy Team comprised of representatives from 14 agencies focus on expanding access to behavioral health services in White County
Safe and Stable Families Strategy Team comprised of representatives from 14 agencies worked to develop and coordinate programs and services that help families become and remain safe and stable.

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