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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 the community members they serve. They found creative solutions to the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic and continued providing services through virtual channels. While this allowed Wayne County DFCS to continue serving the community during the height of the pandemic, now that a sense of new normalcy is on the horizon, the staff is available to meet with…

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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 the coronavirus pandemic—data reveal food, income, and housing insecurity; mental health concerns; and a lack of access to health care ATLANTA—Georgia has the highest percentage in the nation of families with children concerned about losing their housing in the next month due to income loss from the pandemic, according to Kids, Families, and COVID-19: Pandemic Pain Points and the Urgent…

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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 weeks in advance CONTACT: Addison Mickens – amickens@sharehealthsega.org REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTENDClick here to register! What is Connections Matter? Connections Matter is designed to engage community members in building caring connections to improve resiliency. The Connections Matter Georgia initiative is a collaboration with Prevent Child Abuse Georgia and the Georgia Center for Child Advocacy. Why Attend the Training? •…

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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 Sept. 1? Immunizations current? Proof of income for the last 12 months (W-2 or three consecutive recent pay stubs, SSI, SSA, child support, or other)? No income? We have paperwork for you to use to complete the enrollment process. Come to Wayne County Head Start and Pre-K. This federally funded national program provides comprehensive child developmental services to children. Head…

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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 awareness in hopes of removing the stigma associated with mental health. May is Mental Health awareness month, established in the United States in 1949. One way to bring awareness has been implemented in Wayne County High School as they put into action the “Be The 1 To” campaign. Wayne County Family Connection would like to join with WCHS and challenge…

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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 Force Committee—an initiative that is focusing on areas of mental health, substance abuse, student success and homelessness in Wayne County. The grant was made through Rayonier Advanced Materials’ charitable arm, the RYAM Foundation. “We’re immensely grateful for Rayonier Advanced Materials’ generous contribution and we look forward to putting their dollars into action,” said Lana D. Wright, Executive Director at the…

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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 those who normally see children on a daily basis from doing so. It is more important than ever to be those eyes and ears of our community. Along with community partners, here is how one agency is doing its part. Tri-County CASA Inc. volunteers have been advocating for the foster children of Appling, Wayne and Jeff Davis counties for more…

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