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FACTOR Legislative Luncheon November 16, 2015

11/5/2015

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FACTOR Collaborative Meeting Monday, September 28, 2015

9/23/2015

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Monday, September 28th 11:30am- lunch and networking

Meeting starts PROMPTLY @ Noon

Grace Church 164 Flat Creek Trl Fayetteville

This is an interactive working meeting!  We will be divided into three group discussions around current trends for our county:

    • Rising rates of child abuse and neglect
    • Rising high school dropout rates & out of school/unemployed youth (ages 16-19)
    • Rising rates of poverty (below 150%) within the county

 Using data available to us, along with your experiences as providers we will be answering some important questions.

 This will be a rich meeting as we take a good look at these issues and begin discussions around solutions!  While we (Fayette County) are rich in resources are there services/programs still lacking or are they not as accessible as they need to be?  Those are things we will be looking at Monday, September 28th.  Please plan to attend and be a part of this strategic process that will help to keep our kids healthy and safe, our youth to stay in school, graduate and have good opportunities for their future.

                     Please RSVP by Friday, September 25th for lunch and material count.

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FACTOR Collaborative Meeting- September 28, 2015

7/1/2015

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FACTOR Collaborative meetings are held the 4th Monday of each month at Grace Church.                                           Next meeting is August 24th!!!

The program will introduce Better Brains for Babies by facilitator (and CASA staff member) Susan Markel

                  Your input is needed for how/where to get this valuable information out into the community!

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FACTOR Collaborative Meeting May 18, 2015

5/7/2015

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FACTOR General Collaborative May Meeting May 18th @ Grace Evangelical Church -164 Flat Creek Trl Fayetteville11:30am -lunch and networking / program starts at noon.  AVPRIDE will provide lunch and our program.  Click here: RSVP by Friday COB May 15.

AVPRIDE is working with young people 16 years to 24 years that are low income and have a barrier to education, including basic skills deficient, drop out, homeless, pregnant or parenting, incarceration.

They provide –free of charge- a program that includes occupational skills training, tutoring and help with GED, internships-paid and unpaid, and work to assist with employment in their field of interest. 

Join us Monday, May 18th to learn more about how to refer your clients that are 16-24 years, not in school and not employed.


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FACTOR Collaborative Meeting April 27, 2015

4/9/2015

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FACTOR Collaborative Meeting

April 27th 11:30am lunch & networking / program begins at noon

PCA Fayette will be presenting "APRIL IS CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS MONTH-DID YOU KNOW..."

One tidbit of "Did You Know":
We each play a part in promoting the safety and well-being of children and families in our communities, one of the best strategies for preventing child abuse and neglect. To do this, we need to understand the protective factors that support safety and well-being in families and help parents - who might otherwise be at risk of abusing or neglecting their children - find resources, supports and coping strategies that allow them to parent effectively and protect their children, even under stress.

The following six protective factors have been linked to a lower incidence of child abuse and neglect:

  1. Nurturing and attachment - When parents and children have strong, warm feelings for one another, children develop trust that their parents will provide what they need to thrive.
  2. Knowledge of parenting and of child and youth development - Parents who understand how children grow and develop and know the typical developmental milestones can provide an environment where children can live up to their potential. 
  3. Parental resilience - Parents who are emotionally resilient have a positive attitude, creatively problem solve, effectively address challenges, and are less likely to direct anger and frustration at their children.
  4. Social connections - Trusted and caring family friends provide emotional support to parents by offering encouragement and assistance in facing the daily challenges of raising a family.
  5. Concrete supports for parents - Parents need basic resources such as food, clothing, housing, transportation, and access to essential services that address family-specific needs (such as child care, health care, and mental health services) to ensure the health and well-being of their children.
  6.     Social and emotional competence - Children with the ability to positively interact with others, self-regulate their behaviors, and communicate their feelings have relationships that are more positive with family, friends, and peers. Children without these competencies may be at greater risk for abuse.
Please RSVP for meeting attendance to fayettefactor@gmail.com . 
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February 23 Collaborative Meeting - Fayette Visioning Implementation Plan

2/9/2015

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FACTOR Collaborative Meeting Reminder
Monday, February 23rd

Grace Evangelical Church 164 Flat Creek Trl Fayetteville
Lunch and Networking:11:30am Program begins at noon


Program- Fayette Visioning Implementation Plan
Larris Marks & Bob Ross-Fayette Visioning co-chairs

We will break into the four focus groups for discussion

Fayette Visioning
Vision Statement- Fayette County is the place where bold ideas become reality.  We shall achieve this through our collaborative and inclusive leadership that elevates education, economic development, employment opportunities, and quality of life to unrivaled heights.

Four major areas of focus for Fayette Visioning Implementation Plan
EDUCATION- Creating a Center of Excellence for K-12 Education and Continuous Lifelong Learning
ECONOMY- Growing a Prosperous and Dynamic Economy
PLACE- Building an Appealing Place to Live, Interact and Enjoy
COMMUNITY- Ensuring Our Diverse Community Continues to Be Inclusive, Safe & Welcoming

Please RSVP to Becky Smith for lunch and materials by Friday, February 20.

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October 2014 Collaborative Meeting

10/26/2014

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FACTOR Collaborative Meeting Reminder

Monday, October 27th

Grace Evangelical Church 164 Flat Creek Trl

11:30am Lunch and Networking/ Program begins at Noon

Children’s Village at Christian City will share about their new program-Safe Place

The National Safe Place program provides access to quick and safe support for runaway and homeless youth in crisis. Come join Phil Kouns – COO of The Children’s Village at Christian City, and Sarah Booth – Safe Place Coordinator for The Children’s Village, as they share information about this important program. As a licensed Safe Place agency, The Children’s Village supports a network of Safe Place sites that can play a valuable role in ongoing community efforts to rescue children before they become trapped in a cycle of violence and abuse. 

Please RSVP by close of business Friday , October 24th as we need a count for food and materials.  There is a $2 requested donation for meeting expenses for non-FACTOR members.

Becky Smith

Executive Director/FACTOR Fayette Family Connection

770-716-2797 (office

404-291-1602 (cell)


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August Collaborative Meeting Monday, August 25, 2014

8/18/2014

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August FACTOR Collaborative Meeting Reminder

Monday, August 25th

Grace Evangelical Church 164 Flat Creek Trl. Fayetteville

11:30 am lunch & networking begins- program starts at noon.

September is National Preparedness Month

GEMA’s (Georgia Emergency Management Agency) Ready Georgia campaign (www.ready.ga.gov) is focusing during National Preparedness Month on important on steps that individuals, families, businesses and communities should take to prepare for any emergency,

Our guest speaker, Lisa Janak Newnan, Public Affairs Officer from GEMA will be sharing important information for the families we serve and our own for safety preparedness.

Please RSVP by Friday, August 22nd for an accurate lunch and materials count.

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FACTOR Collaborative June  Meeting

6/23/2014

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FACTOR Collaborative will meet June 23rd at Grace Evangelical Church 164 Flat Creek Trl Fayetteville
Lunch and networking begins at 11:30am and the meeting time starts at noon.
Please RSVP for lunch and materials count by Friday, June 20 by close of business-
fayettefactor@gmail.com

Our meeting time will be dedicated to reviewing plans, programs and establishing timelines/partnerships/ priorities for the coming fiscal year that starts July 1.  Come ready to participate in conversation around the seven strategies listed below.

Community Annual Plan FY2015

Coordinated Resource Referrals
Increase awareness and access to resources ensure that all families in Fayette County will have access to necessary resources that will equip them and strengthen their ability to make good choices for their family.

Reduce Underage Drinking
Reduce the early onset of alcohol use among 9-20 year olds- Alcohol Prevention Project

ENCORE Senior Leadership
Improve health and well-being of senior adults through giving them relevant opportunities for engagement in the community.
Youth Workforce Development
Increase access to programs and services to help youth with economic & other barriers, to succeed in school and in life.

Prevent Child Abuse Education
Reduce the occurrence of child sexual abuse through a coordinated effort to bring Darkness to Light's Stewards of Children sexual abuse prevention training to leading institutions.

Anti-Bullying Campaign
Bring attention to the issue of bullying in our youth serving organizations, including school settings, through a best practice anti-bullying campaign.
Out of School Enrichment
Assist in ensuring that youth (elementary through high school) have access to out of school enrichment program opportunities.












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FACTOR Collaborative Meeting April 28, 2014

3/30/2014

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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month- FACTOR Collaborative Meeting will highlight agencies and organizations that are front line in protecting children. 

Monday, April 28, 2014

Grace Evangelical Church, 164 Flat Creek Trl Fayetteville Lunch and networking start at 11:30am/program starts at noon.  Connie New/ Southern Crescent Child Advocacy Center will share about their work with children and the family when abuse has been reported.  Lunch sponsor- Sandra Dean/St. Vincent de Paul

Please RSVP by Friday, April 25th close of business fayettefactor@gmail.com

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