Georgia Family Connection

Family Connection/Communities In Schools of Berrien County is helping families thrive by creating fun, hands-on experiences that empower kids to build healthy habits. Families recently enjoyed a craft and delicious peach dessert along with a scavenger hunt through the local Farmers Market. Each family went home with a fresh bag of peaches, a plant, and a new book all about peaches.

We’re committed to meeting the needs of our neighbors and ensuring children and families stay safe and connected to helpful information and resources as wildfires continue to impact southeast Georgia.

-Visit Georgia Department of Public Health to learn about precautions Georgians can take as smoke is affecting air quality well beyond the immediate fire area.
-Visit the Georgia Forestry Commission at gatrees.org to access statewide wildfire resources, georgiafc.firesponse.com/public for current wildfire conditions, and Highway 82 Fire Information to get the latest updates on the Hwy. 82 fire.
-Download the Watch Duty app for real-time wildfire tracking and alerts.
-Call Georgia Land Management at 229-560-3886 for free assistance with clearing trees and bushes and firebreaks to help save homes.

Reaching Teens, a four-session virtual training provided by Wellroot Family Services, equips adults to better support and serve adolescents in ways that build relationships where teens feel safe, capable, and connected. Spring and summer 2026 virtual Reaching Teens trainings are now available. Learn more and register now: https://bit.ly/4n5gFS6

Volunteers and local organizations in Brantley County have turned a Main Street parking lot into a lifeline for people who have lost nearly everything. The donation center at 10305 North Main Street in Nahunta — organized by Brantley County Family Connection and UGA Extension — is open to anyone displaced by the fire. Between 40 and 60 volunteers have shown up each day to sort donations and help neighbors walk out with what they need. Get the full story: https://gafcp.org/2026/04/27/brantley-county-showing-up-for-neighbors/

focuses on educating communities, supporting families, and highlighting that alcoholism is a treatable health issue. Get the latest research and resources to support underage drinking prevention and related issues from SAMHSA: samhsa.gov/substance-use/prevention/campaigns-events