Coastal Coalition For Children

09/03/2026

🎉 **What an amazing day of community connection!** 💙

Our Baby Shower had a GREAT turnout with **65 individuals representing well over 130 people in our community**—and LeAnn and the TEAM completed an incredible **32 First Steps screens! WOOOP WOOOP! 🙌**

Even more important than the numbers was the opportunity to connect families with education, resources, safety information, and people who genuinely care about supporting them.

A HUGE thank you to our CC4C TEAM and the incredible community partners who helped make today possible: **Amerigroup, Family Connection–Glynn, Georgia Swim School, Glynn DPH, UGA Extension, and our newest partner, Sutton West with Keep It in Your Heart Foundation!** We are so grateful to all of our partners who showed up ready to serve.

Special thanks to our wonderful volunteers and CC4C Advisory Board members **Dr. Markisha Butler and Adriana Fuel** for jumping in and supporting the day! 💙

And we cannot forget a HUGE shoutout to **Empowerment City Church**, **Kaylee Hunter with Reigning American Miss National Pageant**, and **William Podres** for their generous donations that helped us meet the needs of families TODAY! 🫶

It truly takes a community—and ours showed up BIG! Thank you ALL for showing up, partnering with us, and **loving our community so well!** 💙💛

08/26/2026

🍷 Who knew a little Taste of the Vine could lead to a whole lot of diapers? 💙👶
We met William Podres at Taste of the Vine, and a new friendship grew into 7 cases of diapers for our Community Baby Shower. Now that’s a connection worth raising a glass to! 🥂
Thank you so much Podres family!

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07/30/2026

We are so grateful to the wonderful Taste of the Vine sponsors who continue to support us each year.

A huge thank you to McQuigg, Smith & Corry, LLC for joining us as a $2,500 Rosé Sponsor for Taste of the Vine 2026! 🍷✨

Located on St. Simons Island, the team at McQuigg, Smith & Corry is known for delivering reliable, personalized legal services—from real estate and estate planning to business law and civil litigation. But just as importantly, they are passionate advocates for a stronger Golden Isles community.

Their generous sponsorship helps fund our free parenting education and early intervention programs, ensuring local children grow up in safe, nurturing homes.

🎟️ Tap the link in our bio to grab your tickets for Taste of the Vine! https://cc4children.org/events/

07/30/2026

👶💙 You're Invited to Our Community Baby Shower! 💙👶
Join us as we celebrate and support growing families in our community! 🌸🧸

🎉 Community Baby Shower
📅 Thursday, August 27, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Selden Park
100 Genoa Martin Dr.
Brunswick, GA 31520

✨ FREE diapers and wipes available while supplies last!

💙 Come enjoy a welcoming atmosphere, helpful resources, and community support designed with your family in mind.

Tag a parent who should know about this event and help us spread the word! 💕

07/28/2026

Huge thank you to SITUS Real Estate!

🍷✨ BIG NEWS FOR TASTE OF THE VINE! ✨🍷

We are absolutely thrilled to announce SITUS Real Estate of St. Simons Island as the official Presenting Champagne Sponsor for this year’s Taste of the Vine fundraiser! 🌴🏡

SITUS Real Estate's dedication to the Golden Isles goes far beyond real estate—they are true champions for our community. Thanks to their incredible support, this year's event will directly empower local families and give children in our region the strong, healthy, safe start they deserve.

Join us in raising a glass to SITUS Real Estatefor making a difference where it matters most! 🥂❤️

🎟️ Save the Date & Get Your Tickets: https://cc4children.org/events/

📍 Location: The Sea Island Retreat Ballroom -100 Kings Way, St. Simons Island, GA (Island Club area)

📅 Date & Time: Saturday, August 22, 2026 - 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

06/25/2026

We are feeling incredibly grateful to be featured in this piece.

Advocacy work can often feel like a solo journey where you wonder if you're being heard. Speaking with congressional staffers who were already familiar with our prevention impact in Georgia was the ultimate validation that our collective hard work is paying off. Our message is getting through, and we're just getting started.

Six Georgia leaders traveled to Washington, D.C., to bring local stories to a national stage and came home with something unexpected: renewed purpose. Read the full story on our blog. tinyurl.com/GFSNNational

06/06/2026

Coastal Coalition for Children Staff Retreat 2026🏖️

Recently, the Coastal Coalition for Children team gathered on beautiful Tybee Island for our annual staff retreat. This special time provided an opportunity for team building, staff camaraderie, self-reflection, and relaxation as we celebrated the incredible work being done throughout our programs. ☀️

Our staff members dedicate themselves each day to serving children and families across the seven communities we serve. This retreat allowed our staff to step away from our daily responsibilities, strengthen relationships with one another, reflect on our accomplishments, and recharge for the important work ahead.

Executive Director Lori Hatton and Regional Program Director Kemso Moore would like to extend their sincere appreciation to Healthy Families Program Managers LaTeashia Steed and Allison Roderick for their leadership in planning this outstanding event. Special thanks also go to Healthy Families Clinical Supervisors Jasmine Kirkland, Miracle Stevenson, and Stacie Hudson, along with Grandparent Connection Program Coordinator Diane Chandler, for their hard work assisting with the coordinating, organizing, and overseeing the retreat.

The dedication of CC4C’S Leadership Team ensured that staff enjoyed a meaningful and memorable experience filled with fellowship, learning, encouragement, and fun.
Thank you to our entire Coastal Coalition for Children team for your commitment to the families we serve. Together, we continue to build stronger families, healthier communities, and brighter futures! 🩵

05/26/2026

Honoring Love, Strength, and Community This Mother’s Day 🌸

This Mother’s Day, Coastal Coalition for Children, Inc. was proud to host a heartfelt Mother’s Day Brunch in celebration of the incredible grandparents and relative caregivers in our community 💐

The event was filled with joy, connection, and appreciation as we honored those who have stepped into the vital role of raising children under the age of 18. These caregivers embody resilience, sacrifice, and unconditional love—and it was our privilege to celebrate them.

Through our Grandparent Connection Program, we remain committed to supporting these families every day. Our program provides:

✨ Free tutoring to support children’s academic success

✨ Therapy services for both caregivers and children

✨ Monthly support groups that foster encouragement and shared experiences

✨ Assistance with summer camp fees to create enriching opportunities for youth

💛 This program is completely voluntary and offered at no cost to participants.

The brunch was a beautiful reminder of the power of community and the importance of ensuring caregivers know they are not alone. We are grateful to everyone who attended and helped make the event so special.

If you or someone you know could benefit from the Grandparent Connection Program, we welcome you to connect with us and learn more.

📣 Together, we continue to uplift families, empower caregivers, and build brighter futures for our children.

05/20/2026

05/19/2026

🚨 Huge news! We are taking Georgia’s success stories straight to Capitol Hill! 🚨

​Today, our Executive Director is in Washington, D.C., representing Coastal Coalition For Children at a critical Congressional Briefing hosted by the National Family Support Network.

​We aren't just sitting at the table—we're making sure Georgia’s leaders in the House and Senate hear loud and clear about the real, life-changing impact of our work. When we support families, our entire community wins.

​Stay tuned for updates from the capital! 🏛️✨