The Collaborative Calendar
MARCH 20, 2017
Healthy Children at Spalding County Health Department, 2
nd floor
MARCH 21,2017
Board of Directors Meeting 12pm at WellStar Spalding Hospital. Classroom A & B
Ornientatation for new members begins at 11am
MARCH 30, 2017
Healthy U Conference 8:30 - 2PM
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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Heard County Community Partnership, Inc.
Collaborative Coordinator
Heard County Community Partnership, Inc. is a county collaborative organization that works together to improve conditions for children and families in Heard county as part of the statewide Georgia Family Connection network. The governing body is seeking an individual to provide planning, facilitation, communication, and coordination services for the partners participating in this work.
Candidates must have excellent communication and writing skills and assist with the development and implementation of the Collaborative’s annual plan including: conducting an annual data review, staffing monthly Collaborative meetings, and engaging community stakeholders in the work of the Collaborative. The applicant must be able to work effectively with a diverse range of individuals.
Applicants must be skilled with all components of Microsoft Office (or its equivalent). Social media and basic marketing skills are desired.The applicant must be willing to travel a moderate amount within the state and region and participate in required meetings and trainings. The applicant must also be comfortable working for an executive board.
The applicant will be an employee of Heard County Community Partnership, Inc.
Submit cover letter, resume, and three (3) references by Monday, March 27, 2017 to HCCP, Inc., P.O. Box 92, Franklin, GA 30217.
Only resumes submitted through the United States Postal Service to the P.O. Box or via email at
hccp@heardcountyga.com will be considered. Please no phone calls or walk-ins to drop off a resume.
Join us March 24 at 4pm for a celebration ribbon cutting of the 3rd LFL Location: The Third Ward Green Park located at the corner of Beize and Forrest. More LFLs to come!
Contact brettbell@designscreated.biz for information to sponsor a library.
#PromotingLiteracy #ReadingIsFun #TakeABook
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Georgia Family Connection Partnership is pleased to offer to Family Connection Coordinators and their partners a six-hour training session on how to move groups to committed action.
BE A PART OF THE PLAN! The Spalding County Comprehensive Plan articulates a vision for growth and development in the county over the next 20 years. This vision is expressed as a set of goals that address specific needs and opportunities in the community, as an illustrative Future Land Use Map that guides zoning decisions, and as a list of specific short-term strategies intended to implement the Comprehensive Plan. Visit
www.spaldingplan.com to sign up and for more info. Please complete this 15-question survey to help County planners identify the issues that need to be addressed during the update to this important policy document:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Spalding_Plan
Kristen O. Miller
Archway Partnership | Griffin + Spalding Archway Professional
GSCS Stakeholder Meeting *Please attend one session.
-March 16 @ 10 am & 5:30 pm in GSCS Board Meeting Room @ 216 So. 6
th Street
-March 23 @ 8 am & 11 am in Parent Resource Center @ 234 E. Taylor Street Room B112
-March 28 @ 12 pm in Parent Resource Center @ 234 E. Taylor Street Room B112
-March 28 @ 5:30 pm in Learning Center @ 216 So. 6
th Street
Melinda Owens
Family and Community Engagement Specialist
Griffin-Spalding County School System
770.229.3710 ext. 10363 (Office)
melinda.owens@gscs.org
Grow Sustain Collaborate Succeed
April 6, 2017 Strengthening Families Networking Webinar
In April, we will kick off Child Abuse Prevention Month by learning about Washington State Corrections’ Parenting Alternative program, including previewing a new short film, "An Unlikely Partnership" which shows how Corrections and the Department of Early Learning work together to focus on the protective factors of parents eligible for alternative sentencing.
Register here: http://bit.ly/2mZDA54
MARCH 14, 2017
Senate Turns Focus to FY18 Budget
After the Crossover Day rush, legislators slowed their pace a bit, but continued work on major pieces of legislation last week—such as the FY18 budget and HB 338 (Rep. Kevin Tanner, 9th) that addresses low-performing schools.
Read this week's newsletter to find out more—including information about the bills related to children and families that were passed out of their original chambers by Crossover Day and acted upon this week.
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