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Wayne County Family Connection invites area service providers and community leaders to write columns for weekly publication in The Press Sentinel. If you provide a service or have information you feel would be helpful to Wayne County citizens and would like to submit copy for publication please call our office at 912-385-2057 or email our office at info@waynehelp.com. 

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  Wayne County Fair Haven Happenings —
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  Recovery is Real in Wayne County..
  Pictured (left to right: Jeff Breedlove, Renee Bolin, Shauna Mattingly, Cameron Mattingly Jeff Breedlove, with Georgia Council for Recovery, travels around our state advocating for recovery services. He stopped by Anchored in Wellness (Feb 21) to learn more about Wayne… Read more: Recovery is Real in Wayne County..
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  Congratulations to WCRC!
  Congratulations to the Wayne County Recovery Coalition on their recent ribbon cutting ceremony with the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Jesup, GA! Anchored is the home base for the Wayne County Recovery Coalition which is a partnership of men and… Read more: Congratulations to WCRC!
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  Wayne County Family Connection Attends…
  “Shine The Light: On Human Trafficking” “Shine The Light on Human Trafficking” was a seminar on learning how to protect our youth. The seminar was presented by Jesup Rotary, Anchored Junior Board, The Lily & The Sparrow, and Safe Harbor.… Read more: Wayne County Family Connection Attends…
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  2022 Kid’s Count Data Book
  STATE TRENDS IN CHILD WELL-BEING by the Annie B. Casey Foundation Excerpts from the new report and link to the downloadable book below. We’ve all been through a lot since COVID-19 emerged two and a half years ago. Schools went… Read more: 2022 Kid’s Count Data Book
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  Food Give-away, Back to School and MORE
  The IMPACT Trailer will be hitting the streets Wednesday July 13th in Jesup, GA! Are you or someone you know in need of hygiene items, cleaning supplies, or paper products?   Send them by the Wayne County Farmers Market July… Read more: Food Give-away, Back to School and MORE
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  Point-In-Time (PIT) Count
  A Point-In-Time Count is a count of sheltered and unsheltered individuals experiencing homelessness on a determined date. Some PIT counts are conducted over a one night period, while others are counted as long as 10 days. It always depends on… Read more: Point-In-Time (PIT) Count
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  Evidence-Based Home Visiting Program
  Georgia’s Evidence-Based Home Visiting (EBHV) Program, under the Georgia Department of Public Health,provides new parents the supports they may need when having a baby. EBHV gives at-risk pregnant women,new moms, and families with children 0-5 years old the skills they… Read more: Evidence-Based Home Visiting Program
• Head Start and Early Head Start Now Recruiting!
  Apply today! Space is limited for children under 5 to receive free quality pre-school and family resources through the Head Start and Early Head Start Programs.
• Check & Connect
  By Iman Johnson Check and Connect is a comprehensive intervention designed to improve student engagement at school and with learning for marginalized, disengaged students in grades K-12, through relationship building, problem solving and capacity building, and persistence.  Although it was… Read more: Check & Connect
• Youth Transition Camp Offered During April Break in Wayne County
  LIFE, Inc is pleased to be offering a four session skill building and transition camp to eligible Juniors and Seniors from Wayne County High School during April vacation. To participate, students must currently be in either 11th or 12th Grade… Read more: Youth Transition Camp Offered During April Break in Wayne County
• Collaborative Unites to Provide Bike for CPTC Student
  Submitted by Kate Nichols When a person displays immense tenacity, resilience, and perseverance in the face of a challenge, it is impossible for such traits to go unnoticed. Michael Deegan, Adult Education Instructor at Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC), observed… Read more: Collaborative Unites to Provide Bike for CPTC Student
• DFCS Update
  Submitted by Kate Nichols Like so many other brick and mortar businesses and organizations, the Wayne County Department of Family and Children Services closed the doors in March 2020 and began operating remotely for the safety of the staff and… Read more: DFCS Update
• STOPit App Expands to Community
  Submitted by Kate Nichols As Mental Health Awareness Month draws to an end, it is important to remember that mental health issues impact the lives of many of our community members every day of the year. Wayne County Family Connection,… Read more: STOPit App Expands to Community
• Growing better together
  By Rachel Autry (Editor’s note: Rachel Autry is the advocacy and recruitment coordinator for Tri-County CASA.) This month, April, is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a month dedicated to taking notice of—and working to change—a large problem in our communities. Child… Read more: Growing better together
• A number of services are available through LIFE Inc.
  By Marquise Morgan LIFE Inc.’s Jesup office is proud to share news of some of our recent developments within Wayne County with our Family Connection partners. We have had success working with the Area Agency on Aging to deploy ramps… Read more: A number of services are available through LIFE Inc.
• COVID-19 Crisis Has Exacerbated Lack of Access…
  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 14, 2020 COVID-19 Crisis Has Exacerbated Lack of Access to Health Care and Housing Insecurity for Vulnerable Families and Children in Georgia Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey results show how families in Georgia are coping during… Read more: COVID-19 Crisis Has Exacerbated Lack of Access…
• Coping with the Holiday Season
  While Christmas is known as “the most wonderful time of the year”, it can also be a catalyst for stress, pressure, and conflict for many people. Some are feeling overwhelmed by the expectations, COVID 19, family issues, etc. and become… Read more: Coping with the Holiday Season
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  Give Your Child a ‘Head Start’ for Fundamental Success
  Head Start is a quality child care service provided to three, four and five year olds founded by the Georgia Head Start Association to help these students become prepared for kindergarten. Fortunately, they have partnered with other agencies including Coastal Georgia… Read more: Give Your Child a ‘Head Start’ for Fundamental Success
• DFCS Still Open for Business
  Many businesses have faced hardships since the pandemic causing some local small businesses to close their doors in Wayne County. Comparingly, we have also seen many businesses show their resilience by coming up with new ways to generate business and… Read more: DFCS Still Open for Business
• November is National Home Care and Hospice Month
  This month, we want to recognize the dedicated professionals who make a daily difference in the lives of the people they serve. These caregivers come in many roles from therapists and aids, administrators and nurses, CNAs and social workers. Their… Read more: November is National Home Care and Hospice Month
• Family Connection Organizations Seek Volunteers
  Martin Luther King Jr. once said “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, What you are doing for others?” There is just something special about devoting your time to make a difference in your community.  There are a lot of… Read more: Family Connection Organizations Seek Volunteers
• Fair Haven Market helps those in need
  By Kristen Balding (Editor’s note: Kristen Balding is the outreach and awareness coordinator for Fair Haven. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.) If you’re a native of Wayne County, you’re probably very familiar with Fair Haven Market– an eclectic thrift… Read more: Fair Haven Market helps those in need
• BeThe1To Campaign Recap
  The BeThe1To campaign offers awareness of how you can help people through their struggles of everyday life. The following images are for Wayne County Family Connection’s social media pages. You can view them and read the 5 Steps of the… Read more: BeThe1To Campaign Recap
• Resource Directory Serving as Help Desk for Community
  Families and friends all over Southeast Georgia are in search of more resources to support themselves through this difficult year. With over 120 listings in our Resource Directory, people can search for their needs using keywords or the advanced search option.… Read more: Resource Directory Serving as Help Desk for Community
• Wayne County Schools educate students on suicide awareness
  115 Columbia Suicide Rating Scales were completed on students who were referred to the Counseling Department this past school year. As a result of the rating scale evaluations, 31 students were hospitalized for further evaluation. Over 150 students were referred to outside counseling… Read more: Wayne County Schools educate students on suicide awareness
• #BeThe1To – Follow Up
  As we come to the end of discussing the 5 Steps in the #BeThe1To campaign, we can only hope that our articles have made an impact in our community. Last week, we talked about the importance of helping people connect.… Read more: #BeThe1To – Follow Up
• #BeThe1To Help Them Connect
  We are coming to the end of discussing the 5 Steps in the #BeThe1To campaign with the 4th step this week. Last week we talked about the importance of keeping them safe. This week, we will give you a few ways… Read more: #BeThe1To Help Them Connect
• #BeThe1To – Keep Them Safe
  Last week, we discussed the importance of being there for someone in need. This week, we are discussing ways to keep them safe while they are going through this hard time in their life. So, you’ve asked them questions and… Read more: #BeThe1To – Keep Them Safe
• Training That Can Impact Your Community
  Hosted by: Share Health Southeast Georgia and the Wayne County Substance Abuse Coalition TRAINING DETAILS WHEN: Tuesday, September 15, 2020 — 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM WHERE: TBD – if virtual you will receive a zoom link by email 2… Read more: Training That Can Impact Your Community
• #BeThe1To Be There
  The next step in our campaign consists of a simple way to show those around you that you care. We are going to be there for them during this hard time. By simply being there for them, either physically, through… Read more: #BeThe1To Be There
• #BeThe1To Ask
  One of the hardest things to do is admit you have a problem. However, in a crucial situation like suicide, it could be the difference between life or death. How will a person ever be able to admit they have… Read more: #BeThe1To Ask
• Interested in Head Start or Pre-K?
  By Lynn Robinson (Editor’s note: Lynn Robinson is the family services worker for Wayne County Head Start & Pre-K, a service provided by the Coastal Georgia Area Community Action Authority.) Will your child be 3 or 4 on or before… Read more: Interested in Head Start or Pre-K?
• #Bethe1To
  Wayne County Family Connection has been doing a lot in our community during this time that has been affected by Covid-19. Our focus has been on mental health awareness throughout Wayne County. and what can be done to bring more… Read more: #Bethe1To
• Wayne County Family Connection Collaborative Celebrates Rayonier Advanced Materials $12,500 Gift for “Mental Health Task Force” Initiative Amid COVID-19
  JESUP, GA. – May 7, 2020 – Amid a growing need for resources due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Wayne County Family Connection Collaborative announced today that Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (NYSE: RYAM) contributed $12,500 to its Mental Health Task… Read more: Wayne County Family Connection Collaborative Celebrates Rayonier Advanced Materials $12,500 Gift for “Mental Health Task Force” Initiative Amid COVID-19
• Make a difference in the life of a child!
  Make a difference in the life of a child! (Editor’s note: Rachel Autry is the advocacy and recruitment coordinator for Tri-County CASA Inc.) The month of April recognizes national child abuse prevention awareness and education. COVID-19 is preventing many of… Read more: Make a difference in the life of a child!
• Interested in Head Start or pre-K?
  By Lynn Robinson (Editor’s note: Lynn Robinson is a family services worker for the Coastal Georgia Area Community Action Authority, which operates Wayne County Head Start & Pre-K.) Will your child be 3 or 4 on or before Sept. 1?… Read more: Interested in Head Start or pre-K?
• Student sees need for suicide prevention
  By Lana Wright (Editor’s note: Lana Wright is the executive director of Wayne County Family Connection.) The following excerpt is from an essay is submitted by a 10th-grade student at Wayne County High School to bring awareness to a current… Read more: Student sees need for suicide prevention