A Solid Start

We believe a child’s ability to grow socially, emotionally, academically and economically relies on a solid start. We know Between birth and age eight a child’s brain develops at a remarkable pace. Did you know that investing in a child’s first 3,000 days can profoundly impact their growth and development?

Georgia’s Pre-K: Midpoint in Early Learning

Quality Early Learning in Georgia

Economics of Early Care in Georgia

School Readiness

Summer Transition Program

Building Blocks of Brain Development

Farm to Early Care and Education

Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS)

Healthy Minds and Bodies

We believe a child’s ability to grow socially, emotionally, academically and economically relies on being healthy, mentally and physically. We know healthy children perform better in school and in life. Did you know many kids don’t have adequate access to quality healthcare and nutrition?

Two Ways to Get More Kids Covered

Recommendations of the Commission on Children’s Mental Health

Behavioral Health Workforce Analysis

Georgia’s Crisis in Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health

Snapshot of Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services in Georgia

School-Based Health: What’s Happening in Georgia

School-Based Health Centers in Georgia

School-Based Health Centers: Maximizing Access to Quality Care

Child Food Programs in Georgia

Benefits of Physical Education

Autism Spectrum Disorder in Georgia

Learning Disabilities in Children

Vaccine and Vaccine Safety

Benefits of Recess

Substance and Non-Substance Disorders

Substance Abuse in Georgia

Childhood Illnesses in Georgia

Navigating Healthcare for Children

How Medicaid and PeachCare Money Works

Strong and Stable Families

We believe a child’s ability to grow socially, emotionally, academically and economically relies on safe, stable and nurturing environments. 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?

Child Welfare Improvements in Georgia

Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA)

 

Child Sexual Abuse in Georgia

Childhood Trauma

Maltreatment and Brain Development

Homelessness and Children in Georgia

Youth Suicide in Georgia

Fair Treatment

We believe a child’s ability to grow socially, emotionally, academically and economically relies on staying in school and not in court. We know when children receive guidance and support, they are better prepared to be productive and responsible citizens. Did you know appropriate discipline and intervention can be the difference between addressing a behavior and a life in the criminal justice system?

Juvenile Justice Update

Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI)

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

Juvenile Justice Roadmap

Budget and Workforce

 

Census 2020

How Federal Dollars Are Used By Georgia

Title IV-E

Turnover Rates and Average Salaries of Child-Serving Workers

 

2019 Federal Poverty Guidelines

Two-Gen Approach

Quality Out-of-School Time

Our partners at the Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network (GSAN) believe 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. Consistent participation in these activities has been shown to improve academic outcomes, help to close the achievement gap, reduce school absences, and improve social-emotional outcomes.

Quality Afterschool

Support for Afterschool

Landscape of Afterschool in Georgia

Georgia Afterschool and Youth Development (ASYD) Quality Standards

Snapshot of 21st CCLC in Georgia

Demand for Afterschool in Georgia