Family Connection - Wayne County, GA

10/09/2026

Growing Resilience Is What We Do---
Wayne County Family Connection is a local non-profit organization dedicated to serving the children and families of Wayne County. For over twenty years, we’ve helped connect those in need with the appropriate services and resources available in our community.

It’s important to understand what we do—and don’t do:
* We are not a crisis center or medical facility.
* We are not a homeless shelter.
* We do not provide direct financial assistance for rent, utilities, or other expenses.
* We do not work for Law Enforcement, the School System, DFCS, Safe Harbor, or similar agencies.
HOWEVER, we do work closely with these and many other organizations to help Wayne County residents access support and services.

Our mission is simple but vital:
To collaborate with local partners to build a safer, healthier, RESILIENT Wayne County. Through these partnerships, we are able to actively work to identify community needs and support families in improving their overall well-being.

Why Wayne County only?
As a community-based initiative, all funding and resources we receive are specifically designated to serve Wayne County residents. This ensures that local donations, grants, and support efforts stay within our community—benefiting the families, children, and individuals who call Wayne County home.

Ways to Get Connected to Services/Resources & Take Part In Our Mission:
1. Call 912.388.0536 - Leave a detailed message providing basic contact information and brief description of resources needed
2. Visit waynehelp.com - Click "Directory" under the "Resources" tab - search for resources needed - make contact with appropriate organization
3. Download the WAYNEhelp App - insert access code: waynehelp - follow the menu instructions for anonymous reporting and/or other resource request
4. DONATE at https://waynehelp.com/donate/

10/09/2026

10/06/2026

Wayne County Schools Need Subs! If you're interested in working as a substitute for our district, please visit https://ess.com to apply or call 877-983-2244 for more information.

10/05/2026

This is a reminder that there is a scheduled early dismissal for students this THURSDAY, October 8. All students – bus riders and parent pick-ups – will dismiss at 11:30. There is no school for students on Friday, October 9, Monday, October 12, or Tuesday, October 13 (the 13th is a faculty & staff workday). We look forward to seeing all students back at school on Wednesday, October 14.

10/05/2026

Mark your calendars and save the date! We are at it again this month! We're partnering with Big Brothers and Big Sisters!

10/05/2026

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To sign-up to host a trunk, call Wayne County Library at 912-427-2500.

10/05/2026

Public Safety Starts Before the Emergency. 💙

Wayne County Family Connection was honored to be part of the Chamber’s recent State of Public Safety event, where Executive Director Kristina DeLeGal shared about WAYNEhelp and the role each of us can play in creating a safer, more connected community.

At WCFC, we believe public safety is a community responsibility. It happens when citizens connect, recognize needs, access resources, and take action before a situation becomes an emergency.

That’s one of the reasons WAYNEhelp was created.

📲 WAYNEhelp is a free, local resource and reporting app for Wayne County citizens. It connects residents with local resources and provides a way to anonymously report concerns or request help related to areas such as:

🏠 Housing & basic needs
🍎 Food assistance
🧠 Mental health
💙 Recovery & substance use support
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family & youth resources
🚨 Reporting of Community concerns & safety needs

You don’t have to wait until there is an emergency to ask for help or connect someone to a resource.

Prevention. Connection. Community.
That’s public safety, too.

If you live in Wayne County, download WAYNEhelp and keep it handy. You never know when you—or someone you know—may need it.

10/02/2026

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

10/01/2026

Wayne County Family Connection Executive Director Kristina DeLeGal was honored to represent WCFC at the Chamber’s State of Public Safety event, sharing how the WAYNEhelp app gives our community another way to connect, report needs, and access local resources. 💙

At WCFC, we believe public safety is a community effort—and it starts with each citizen doing their part through prevention, connection, and support before an emergency ever takes place. When we connect people to resources early, we strengthen families and help build a safer, stronger Wayne County.

We’re grateful to be part of the conversation and to continue building connections across our community! 🤝