Upson County Family Connection

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Upson County Family Connection Georgia Family Connection is a statewide initiative that cultivates public and private collaboration at the local level.

Located in all 159 counties, Georgia Family Connection is the largest statewide network of its kind in the nation. Collaborative organizations are committed to our mission of improving conditions for at-risk children, families, and communities. They work closely with communities to:
•foster relationships with local partners,
•increase policymakers’ awareness of local issues,
•implement proven programs and practices, and
•leverage additional funding to support community plans. Each collaborative organization brings 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 let them figure out the best way to help their kids thrive. We discuss our visions for our communities, assess the needs in our counties, then decide how our organizations can best work together to meet those needs. Together we set an agenda that establishes our priorities and allocates resources to achieve results for families and children. We measure results for our work by tracking locally selected indicators of child well-being using Georgia KIDS COUNT data. KIDS COUNT is a state and national effort funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation to track the status of children. We believe that local decision-making—grounded in reliable data and best practices—will drive the change we want to see in our communities. Georgia Family Connection, created by the state and private funders in response to Georgia ranking 50th in the nation in child well-being in the 1991 KIDS COUNT report, develops initiatives to combat child abuse and neglect, teen pregnancy, multiple teen births, and truancy. We also work to keep children and youth in school, and support them in graduating on time. We believe that empowering ourselves with data, sharing information, and combining our efforts with other counties will strengthen the state as a whole over time. While Family Connection is dedicated to working at the local level to build stronger communities, Georgia Family Connection Partnership (GaFCP) is committed to working at the state level to provide support, data, and best practices to the county collaborative organizations and state partners to improve outcomes for children and families. GaFCP, a public-private nonprofit created and funded by the State of Georgia and private foundations, also manages Georgia KIDS COUNT. We want our kids to be healthy, ready to start school and do well when they get there, we want our families to be stable and self-sufficient, and we want them to live in strong communities. We’ve been making that happen for more than 20 years.

Thank you Annetta from Georgia Family Connection and Lizzy from The Book Bug for presenting at our Upson County Family C...
10/17/2026

Thank you Annetta from Georgia Family Connection and Lizzy from The Book Bug for presenting at our Upson County Family Connection Collaborative meeting last week!

Upson County Family Connection brought community partners together on Thursday, Oct. 8 for its monthly collaborative meeting, focusing on community planning, early childhood development, and importance of working together to

We’re set up in the Kids’ Zone at Mule Days today with flyers from our community partners and a toddler play area! We’re...
10/17/2026

We’re set up in the Kids’ Zone at Mule Days today with flyers from our community partners and a toddler play area!

We’re right next to The Book Bug so once you get your FREE BOOK, come get a Brightmoor Hospice tote bag to carry it in!

10/09/2026
Congratulations URMC!
10/08/2026

Congratulations URMC!

10/06/2026

I got to spend this morning welcoming ULHS students to school for the Attendance Awareness Kickoff!

The drum line, cheerleaders, school leadership, and community partners all showed up to celebrate the importance of regular, daily attendance and encourage students to “Be Here. Be Ready. Be Successful.”

10/02/2026
Stand Up. Speak Out. Support Survivors.Domestic violence is more than a private family matter—it is a community issue th...
10/01/2026

Stand Up. Speak Out. Support Survivors.

Domestic violence is more than a private family matter—it is a community issue that affects individuals, children, families, and entire communities.

This October, we stand together to raise awareness, honor survivors, remember those whose lives have been impacted or lost, and strengthen our commitment to prevention, safety, and support.

Domestic violence does not discriminate. It can happen to anyone, regardless of age, background, income, or circumstances. No one deserves to live in fear, and no one should have to face abuse alone.

WEAR PURPLE💜
Wear purple throughout October to show your support for survivors and help raise awareness about domestic violence.
Whether it’s a purple shirt, ribbon, accessory, or simply a splash of purple—wear it with purpose. Wear it for awareness. Wear it for survivors. Wear it for those we have lost.

HOW YOU CAN HELP
Listen without judgment.
Believe survivors when they share their experiences. Let them know they are not alone.
Know the signs.
Learn about physical, emotional, financial, sexual, and digital abuse. Recognizing abuse can be the first step toward getting help.
Share resources.
You never know who may need a safe place to turn. Share crisis resources with your family, friends, coworkers, and community.
Respect their choices.
Safety looks different for every survivor. Offer support without pressure or judgment.
Encourage safety.
If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. For ongoing support, connect them with trained advocates who can help with safety planning and available resources.
Get involved.
Support local organizations, attend awareness events, volunteer, educate others, and use your voice to help prevent domestic violence.

💜 SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, confidential help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Promise Place
24-Hour Crisis Hotline:
📞 770-460-1604
Promise Place provides crisis support, safety planning, emergency shelter, legal advocacy, support groups, and other resources for survivors.

Griffin Office:
410 East Taylor Street, Suite K-6
Griffin, GA 30223
📞 770-692-3333

National Domestic Violence Hotline
📞 Call: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
💬 Text: START to 88788
🌐 The Hotline: Confidential support, information, and resources are available for survivors and those seeking help.

Shared from Griffin Judicial Circuit, Domestic Violence Task Force

09/30/2026

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💜 🖤 The deadline to complete our Fall Title I Parent Survey is September 30th! Your feedback helps us plan family engagement activities and better support our students and families.
📋 Your voice matters!

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