About Us
Pickens County Family Connection is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and a proud member of the Georgia Family Connection Partnership, the only statewide network of its kind in the nation. We bring together schools, nonprofits, government agencies, faith communities, businesses, and civic leaders to identify local challenges and develop collaborative solutions that strengthen children, families, and communities.
Our work is guided by data. By analyzing local and statewide information, we identify emerging needs, measure outcomes, and ensure our efforts are focused where they can make the greatest impact. We believe lasting change happens when decisions are informed by data and driven by community collaboration.
In addition to convening partners through the Pickens Collaborative, we provide direct support through the Pickens County Family Connection Community Resource Center. The Resource Center helps individuals and families connect with resources, navigate services, complete applications, search for employment, access computers and WiFi, and receive personalized support. Guided by our commitment to Connect, Equip, and Empower, we strive to remove barriers and help people access the tools they need to thrive.
We also serve as a welcoming community gathering place where people can build relationships, participate in groups and workshops, discover new opportunities, and find a sense of belonging.
Together, we are creating a Pickens County where every child and family has the opportunity to succeed.
Get Involved
At Pickens County Family Connection, we believe community is built when people come together to support one another. Whether you share your time, talents, resources, or simply show up and participate, every contribution helps create a stronger, more connected Pickens County. There are many ways to get involved, and each one makes a difference. Because when neighbors support neighbors, we are Better Together.
Volunteer
Volunteers are an important part of our work and help us expand our impact throughout the community. Whether you have a few hours each month or are looking for a more regular opportunity, we would love to connect with you.
Volunteer opportunities may include:
- Assisting at the Community Resource Center
- Helping with community events and outreach activities
- Supporting special projects and fundraising efforts
- Assisting with community groups and programs
- Sharing professional skills and expertise
- Organizing donation drives or collection efforts
- Serving on committees or helping with community initiatives
If you are interested in volunteering, please download and complete our Volunteer Application. Applications may be hand-delivered to the Community Resource Center or emailed to pickensfamilyconnection@gmail.com.
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Donate
Your financial support helps us connect individuals and families with the resources, opportunities, and assistance they need to thrive. Donations allow us to respond to community needs, operate the Community Resource Center, provide resource navigation services, support programs for children and families, and create opportunities for connection and growth throughout Pickens County.
Every gift, regardless of size, helps strengthen our community and expands our ability to serve those who need support.
When you give to Pickens County Family Connection, you are investing in:
- Stronger families
- Greater access to community resources
- Programs that support children and youth
- Community collaboration and problem-solving
- A welcoming space where people can connect, learn, grow, and belong
Together, we can build a healthier, more connected Pickens County for everyone.
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Build Community
One of the most meaningful ways to support our mission is simply to get involved. Attend a community event, join a group, participate in a workshop, or connect with others through activities at the Community Resource Center.
Building community isn’t just about helping others. It also creates opportunities for friendship, belonging, learning, and personal growth. When people come together, relationships are formed, support networks grow stronger, and everyone benefits.
Whether you join our Book Club, participate in a support group, attend a community event, or simply stop by to connect, you are helping create the kind of community where everyone feels welcome and valued.
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A stronger community starts with connection, because we’re Better Together!
About Georgia Family Connection
Georgia Family Connection, a statewide infrastructure for aligning efforts across sectors, comes together through two distinct but connected change-makers: a statewide network of Collaboratives in all 159 counties and Georgia Family Connection Partnership (GaFCP). Each strengthens the other—and together, they form Georgia Family Connection.
We work toward measurably better outcomes across five key result areas:
The Georgia Family Connection statewide network—the only one of its kind in the country—works alongside children, families, and communities to help them thrive by crafting local solutions that maximize resources and make systems more effective and efficient. This network cultivates collaboration among community service providers, reducing duplication of efforts and allowing everyone to do more with the resources available.
Collaboratives equip local service agencies and organizations with the tools and methods they need to be more effective, helping them develop and work together on integrated strategies to improve child, family, and community well-being. We fill in service gaps in our communities by functioning as an incubator for direct services to families and children when a need isn’t being met. We also respond to urgent situations by maintaining strong relationships and the infrastructure necessary to deliver timely support.
GaFCP unites the statewide network in a shared framework that promotes consistent, ongoing collaboration and peer learning—equipping Collaboratives to draw on communities’ collective wisdom and experience across the state. GaFCP develops effective partnerships with state leaders, private enterprises, and other stakeholders to link the network with public and private funding, resources, talent, and innovation. GaFCP also empowers leaders across Georgia by making data accessible and providing practical tools, training, and technical assistance to support informed decision-making.
