‘Count the Kicks’ plans to reduce stillbirths in…

Release: With the goal to save more than 300 babies each year, the Georgia Department of Public Health and Georgia Strong Families are partnering with Count the Kicks, an evidence-based stillbirth prevention public health campaign. …

DFCS devotes $11.9 Million to families in need…

Release: Georgia provides supplemental funding to feed vulnerable families FEBRUARY 19, 2021 ATLANTA – The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) is pleased to announce the distribution of $11.9 million in supplemental Temporary…

Church purchases gift cards for Lowndes students

Release: Reverend George Blunt, Pastor of New Jerusalem Baptist Church, Valdosta, GA, wanted to provide needed support to children and families of Lowndes County Schools. Many families have been adversely impacted by COVID-19.  As a…

Financial literacy class to be held for military…

Release: SECRETARY OF STATE BRAD RAFFENSPERGER HOSTS TELE-TOWN HALL HELPING MILITARY FAMILIES PROTECT THEIR FINANCES DURING CORONAVIRUS (ATLANTA)–Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is pleased to announce his office’s fifth She Leads tele-town hall titled, Mission…

Foster families needed in Lowndes County

The Georgia Division of Family & Children Services are reaching out for help. They currently have 129 children from Lowndes County in foster care, and only 41 foster families. They are looking for families to…