Thanks for Being Part of Georgia Pre-K Week
Georgia Pre-K Week was wildly successful! This year's event brought together people from across the state to celebrate the importance of Georgia Pre-K and the lives of the state’s youngest learners.
Focusing on the Whole Child
Our work is guided by our belief that all children deserve to have their needs met, giving them the opportunity to reach their full potential. We focus on the “Whole Child,” which allows us to identify how different policies impact children and to propose solutions that benefit children on multiple levels.
Our Work
Our work is guided by our belief that all children deserve to have their needs met.
Research is clear – quality pre-k learning has a profound impact on a child’s future. Children deserve high-quality pre-Kindergarten education so they have the best start in life.
Did you know asthma is the number one reason children miss school? Did you know 60% of youth do not receive the mental health services they need? Children in our state deserve access to affordable, quality healthcare.
We know adverse traumatic experiences in childhood can affect a child’s brain development. Did you know with the proper support and opportunity a child can overcome the challenges of trauma?
Did you know effective and restorative discipline and intervention can be the difference between helping a child understand and improve their behavior and a life in the criminal justice system? We know when children receive guidance and support, they are better prepared to be productive and responsible citizens.
High quality afterschool and summer learning programs provide youth a safe place to go outside of the classroom, as well as the opportunity to explore new interests and engage in hands-on learning. This work is led by the Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network (GSAN).
News and Events
To find out more visit our Related News, Voices in the Media, and Legislative Updates pages.
Challenges for Children
In the first episode of our Challenges for Children podcast series, residents of Lamar County discuss the barriers children there face when trying to access healthcare. Voices has a few select policy solutions, which could mitigate some of the challenges children and families face, outlined in the report, Barriers to Healthcare for Georgia’s Children.
Voices’ Board Testifies in Front of Senate Committee
Voices’ board member Phil Jacobs testified in front of the Senate Study Committee on Dyslexia. The committee is studying community-based solutions to better identify and meet the needs of Georgia’s dyslexic students.
The 2020 Census: Implications for Georgia’s Children and Families
Census data is used to apportion congressional representation; draw legislative districts at the federal, state, and local levels; and determine how funds are distributed to important programs like Head Start, Medicaid, and school nutrition.
Barriers to Healthcare for Georgia's Children
This report outlines the 10 most commonly discussed barriers to healthcare for Georgia's children, complete with corresponding quotes, relevant data points and potential state-policy solutions.