J oin our Community Collaborative
Please join us as we work together sharing information and services to help build a strong, vibrant, healthy community. Collaborative meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month at 9am at Dawsonville City Hall. If you can't make it, we are happy to make announcements for you. Contact Nancy Stites at 706-265-1981 if you need more information.

Our next meeting will be January 8, 2019
(click here for 2019 schedule)
~ Dawson  County Family Connection News ~
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What an awesome and yummy way to support us here at Dawson County Family Connection!
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20% OF YOUR TICKET WILL BE DONATED TO
DAWSON COUNTY FAMILY CONNECTION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2018
FROM 11:00AM TO 9:00PM
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Please PRINT COUPON or have it ready to SHOW ON YOUR PHONE/DEVICE as it MUST BE PRESENTED at the BEGINNING OF YOUR MEAL for us to get donation credit.
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Thank you Chili's for the opportunity!

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Dawson County Family Connection is collecting
NEW or GENTLY USED coats to be distributed to children in Dawson County. ALL size coats are needed but young adult and plus sizes are in short supply/high demand, so we encourage those with these sizes to give, give, give please!

There are two locations you can drop coats off at:
1. Family Connection
    96 Academy Avenue
    (side entrance of The Chappell Building)
    Dawsonville, Georgia 30534
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2. Associated Credit Union
    4200 Dawson Forest Road
    Dawsonville, Georgia 30534
 
Thank you so much for your contribution!
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Are you a grandparent or a relative raising a child?
Please join others who are
"PARENTING THE 2ND TIME AROUND!"
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The next Kinship Care meeting will be:
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January 24, 2019
5:30PM
Dawson County High School
No reservation is required, meetings are FREE, CHILDCARE and DINNER  provided!
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For more information call Legacy Link at 770-538-2650

 
Respite care is a much needed service to fostering families. Respite care allows fostering parents to "take a break", which: helps prevent burnout, offers birth children of the foster home quality time with their parents and offers foster children a "break", too!
You can make a difference in a foster family's life by helping them with their TEMPORARY care needs. IMPACT classes begin in January. Please consider contacting
Blake Bramblett at 706-864-1658 for more information on how you can be of service

"During this holiday season remember to talk to your children about the dangers of underage drinking. Be sure to set ground rule and let your children know where you stand.
Keep this season bright... Prevent underage drinking!"
~In Other News ~
ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
NINTH DISTRICT OPPORTUNITY
(click here for more information)
 Please call the NINTH DISTRICT at
855-636-3108 to make an appointment!
(YOU MUST HAVE AN APPOINTMENT!)
CHRISTMAS DAY MEAL
FEED THE HUNGRY
(click here for information)
This event is free to those in need of a hot meal.
 Everyone is welcome who needs a little help and
someone to talk to on this special day!!
The holiday season can be a difficult and stressful time for many. That's why it's so important to stop and listen to your own needs, too. 
If you or a loved one need to reach out this holiday season, here are  resources that can help.
  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: The crisis center provides free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to civilians and veterans. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Or text to 741-741. Or you can chat with a counselor via Instant Message by clicking here. For crisis support in Spanish, call 1-888-628-9454.
  • Trevor Lifeline: Call 1-866-488-7386 for the TrevorLifeline, a suicide prevention counseling service for the LGBTQ community. Trained counselors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also speak with someone over text message or instant message.
  • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 to text confidentially with a trained crisis counselor. Counselors are available 24/7.
~Calendar ~
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12/01-Energy Assistance Program opens to ALL
12/11-Chili's Give Back Day
12/24-Family Connection office CLOSED
12/25-Family Connection office CLOSED
12/25-MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS!!!
12/25-Feed The Hungry event
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01/01/2019-Family Connection office CLOSED
01/01/2019-HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
01/24/2019-Kinship Care Meeting

~Fundraisers ~
It is that time of year again for Dawson County Senior Services annual Home Delivered Meal Holiday Gift Certificate program!
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The Senior Center currently provides a hot meal to over 70 clients in Dawson County each day of the week and even frozen meals to those in need on weekends and holidays. The need has increased over the past year with new clients added. Any donation to the Meals on Wheels program would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for making a difference in your community!
Contact Dawn Pruett at 706-344-3700 for more information or (click here)

 

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