2024-12-02T13:17:06-06:00 2023-12-31 208004844 BATES CARTER & CO LLP PO DRAWER 2396 GAINESVILLE GA 30503 990 2023-01-01 582343982 DAWSON COUNTY FAMILY CONNECTION INC DAWS 7062651981 PO BOX 872 DAWSONVILLE GA 30534 REBECCA BLISS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 7063443500 2024-11-18 1 0 AMANDA M WILKSON P01734477 7705329131 2024-11-14 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z BEN BARRETT PO BOX 872 DAWSONVILLE GA 30534 144076 0 X N/A X 1997 GA ALL CHILDREN IN DAWSON COUNTY WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL, CONTRIBUTING, PRODUCTIVE AND SELF-SUSTAINING ADULTS BY PROVIDING LEADERSHIP THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH ALL SEGMENTS OF THE COMMUNITY FOR THE WELLBEING OF FAMILIES AND CHILDREN. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO ENSURE THAT ALL CHILDREN ARE HEALTHY, PRIMED FOR SCHOOL, AND SUCCEED WHEN THEY GET THERE; FAMILIES ARE STABLE, SELF-SUFFICIENT, AND PRODUCTIVE; AND COMMUNITIES ARE VIBRANT, ROBUST, AND THRIVING. 16 16 3 261 0 0 135328 142791 0 0 0 0 0 0 135328 142791 0 0 0 0 83466 93938 0 0 0 38076 32158 121542 126096 13786 16695 151315 168396 1657 2039 149658 166357 ALL CHILDREN IN DAWSON COUNTY WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL, CONTRIBUTING, PRODUCTIVE AND SELF-SUSTAINING ADULTS BY PROVIDING LEADERSHIP THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH ALL SEGMENTS OF THE COMMUNITY FOR THE WELL BEING OF FAMILIES AND CHILDREN. 0 0 42996 THE FAMILY STABILITY INITIATIVE IS FOCUSED ON CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH OUTCOMES THAT WILL REDUCE CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT. IT ALSO FOCUSES ON SUPPORTING KINSHIP CARE AND FOSTER FAMILIES. THIS INCLUDES: THE FAMILY STABILITY STRATEGY TEAM, COMPRISED OF KEY STAKEHOLDERS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, TO EVALUATE THE RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT AND CREATE A BLUE PRINT OF HOW TO ADDRESS THOSE IDENTIFIED RISKS IN ORDER TO IMPROVE FAMILY STABILITY; ANNUAL MEET AND GREET FOR SCHOOL STAFF AND KEY COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS; THE FOSTER FAMILY ASSOCIATION/SUPPORT GROUP;PROMOTION OF COMMUNITY ADVOCACY FOR FOSTER FAMILIES ALONG WITH OTHER OUTREACH EVENTS. 42996 MENTAL WELLNESS PROGRAM CONTAINS SEVERAL STRATEGIES OF SERVICE. THE ORGANIZATION FACILITATED THE CREATION, AND CONTINUES TO FACILIATE, A MENTAL WELLNESS COALITION. THIS COALITION IS COMPRISED OF MANY AGENCIES WHO SEEK TO ASSESS AND ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY. SOME OF THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE ORGANIZATIONS SUICIDE PREVENTION CAMPAIGN, MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH CAMPAIGN, THE DEVELOPMENT OF A YOUTH MENTAL WELLNESS COALITION, CREATION OF A MENTAL WELLNESS BROCHURE, COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT, HOMELESS RESOURCE CARD, ANNUAL TEEN MAZE, SECONDARY TRAUMATIC STRESS TRAINING, MONTHLY MENTAL WELLNESS WEBINARS, AND A RESOURCE FAIR EVENT. 21498 BROADEN COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY COLLABORATION TO HELP MEET THE NEEDS OF DAWSON COUNTY CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN A TIMELY, EFFECTIVE, AND CARING MANNER. 107490 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 16 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 GA X REBECCA BLISS 7062651981 PO BOX 872 DAWSONVILLE GA 30534 BEN BARRETT CHAIR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 JOHN CRONAN VICE CHAIR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 MANDY POWER VICE CHAIR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 NATALIE JOHNSON TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 SUE SELDOMRI PAST CHAIR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 BILLY THURMOND BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 BUFFIE HAMIL BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 CLARK MACALLISTER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 DAWN JOHNSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JEFF JOHNSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JEREMY MERRITT BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOE STAPP BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN WALDEN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 KATHY RUSSELL BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 KELSEY HARRISON BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 NICOLE LECAVE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 REBECCA BLISS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00 X 55728 0 0 JILL ALEXANDER SECRETARY - PART YEAR 28.00 X 7656 0 0 LAYLA MCBRAYER SECRETARY - PART YEAR 40.00 X 16654 0 9719 80038 0 9719 0 0 0 0 0 5004 105900 31887 142791 1285 5004 1285 0 142791 0 0 0 86420 69136 17284 1381 1381 6137 4815 1322 2166 2166 1500 1500 225 225 4257 4257 459 459 1512 1512 SUPPLIES 15549 15549 MEALS/FOOD FOR MEETINGS 4079 4079 BOARD INSURANCE 1919 1919 DUES AND FEES 425 425 67 67 126096 107490 18606 0 130479 147463 20836 20933 151315 168396 90 1657 1949 1657 2039 X 149658 166357 149658 166357 151315 168396 X 16695 4 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 266343 263211 263528 135328 142791 1071201 266343 263211 263528 135328 142791 1071201 52256 1018945 1071201 0.95120 0.95030 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 OTHER PAYABLE 202 ACCRUED SALARIES 1747 1949 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B FORM 990 ARE PRESENTED TO THE BOARD FOR MAJORITY APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING BY THE COORDINATOR. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN AN ANNUAL DISCLOSURE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 UPON REQUEST FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: ROUNDING 4. DAWSON COUNTY 25 JUSTICE WAY SUITE 2313 DAWSONVILLE GA 30534 586011882 COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND FISCAL AGENT GA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0