Toombs County Family Connection

Toombs County Family Connection Toombs Family Connection is a collaborative that works to develop strategic plans that set goals and measures their improvement over time.
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In Toombs County, Family Connection partners with over 50 organizations, working together to address 3rd grade reading proficiency, teen pregnancy, and teen drug use. Our goal is to focus on children being healthy, ready for school and succeed in school, as well as helping families to become more self-sufficient. We service the community through Georgia KIDS COUNT, 21st Century After School Progra

m,Backpack Buddies and Parent Support Group Meetings each month. Paige Williamson: Director
[email protected]
912-245-2542


Zeke Collins, Chairperson
[email protected]
912-526-8829

In STEM class this week, Ms. Nancy taught students how to make diffusion rainbows and solar s’mores!
05/28/2026

In STEM class this week, Ms. Nancy taught students how to make diffusion rainbows and solar s’mores!

SO MUCH FUN 💗💗💗
05/28/2026

SO MUCH FUN 💗💗💗

Art + STEM at Summer Camp 🖍️
05/28/2026

Art + STEM at Summer Camp 🖍️

Now THAT’s COOL ART!
05/28/2026

Now THAT’s COOL ART!

Ri’en Perez and his team from the GA Dept of Natural Resources / Wildlife Dept. Brought some cool stuff for their presen...
05/28/2026

Ri’en Perez and his team from the GA Dept of Natural Resources / Wildlife Dept. Brought some cool stuff for their presentation today at 21st Toombs! Thank you, Ri’en! The kids thoroughly enjoyed it!

Yesterday we hosted our 21st Summer Camp orientation at Sally D. Meadows! Thank you to Educator Ruby Bryant for providin...
05/22/2026

Yesterday we hosted our 21st Summer Camp orientation at Sally D. Meadows! Thank you to Educator Ruby Bryant for providing us with a very thoughtful presentation on Social Emotional Learning! Thank you to our awesome staff for showing up ready to learn! We kick off June 1st in Vidalia and we are looking so forward to a fun filled three weeks!

We do have some spots open for 3-8th grade so reach out to us for an application!

Every year, millions of young people look forward to the start of summer. But for many parents, summer is a struggle. Wh...
05/19/2026

Every year, millions of young people look forward to the start of summer. But for many parents, summer is a struggle. While parents know what they want for their children—a safe place to learn, grow, explore, and build friendships—securing summer programs is a challenge.

"The Summer Struggle for Everyday Families: Affording the Opportunities Parents Want for Youth," based on data from the America After 3PM survey and made possible with the support of The Wallace Foundation, paints a clear picture: while parents of 24.6 million kids want a robust summer for their kids, roughly half—12.6 million children—are missing out on the programs that provide just that.

Other key findings from the report:

1. Affordability remains the top barrier, particularly for low- and middle-income families

By double-digit percentage points, low- and middle-income families are more likely than high-income families to cite cost as a reason their child isn’t enrolled (42% and 36% vs. 25%).

2. Parents want a summer of opportunity for their children.

Parents' priorities for summer are slightly different from those during the school year. While safety, staff, and youth developmental supports are at the top of the list for both the summer and the school year, factors such as time outdoors, fun and learning with less screen time, physical activity, and opportunities to build confidence are more important for parents during the summer.

3. For families who can access summer programs, the experience is a positive one.

96% of parents are satisfied with their child’s structured summer experience overall, including 63% who are extremely satisfied. Additionally, half of parents with a child in a summer program are extremely confident that their child will be well prepared for the upcoming school year.

4. Parents—both those with and without children in summer programs—support public funding for programs.

Nearly 9 in 10 parents (89%) are in favor of public funding for summer learning opportunities, including a majority (55%) who are strongly in favor. Support has steadily trended upward since 2009, with an overwhelming majority of parents who are Democrat (94%), Independent (89%), and Republican (87%) in favor.

To learn more and dig deeper, visit aa3pm.co for the full report, executive summary, and data dashboard to explore what summer looks like for children and families in your state.
- Afterschool Alliance

GOOD THING OUR PROGRAMS DON'T COST FAMILIES A DIME thanks to federal funding from the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center grants.

Reach out if you'd like an application. We still have some availability!

Vidalia City Parents! We’ve still got a few more spots!
05/14/2026

Vidalia City Parents! We’ve still got a few more spots!

Address

100 Vidalia Sweet Onion Drive
Vidalia, GA
30474

Telephone

+19122452542

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