2025-11-10T09:30:15-06:00 2024-12-31 208004844 BATES CARTER & CO LLP PO DRAWER 2396 GAINESVILLE GA 30503 990 2024-01-01 582343982 DAWSON COUNTY FAMILY CONNECTION INC DAWS 7062651981 PO BOX 872 DAWSONVILLE GA 30534 LAYLA MCBRAYER CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 7063443500 2025-11-04 1 0 KRISTI GRIFFIN P01318141 7705329131 2025-10-28 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z BEN BARRETT PO BOX 872 DAWSONVILLE GA 30534 196755 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. 17 17 2 265 0 0 142791 196755 0 0 0 0 0 0 142791 196755 0 0 0 0 93938 117600 0 0 0 32158 62394 126096 179994 16695 16761 168396 186166 2039 3048 166357 183118 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 63672 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. 63672 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. 31835 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. 159179 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 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 17 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 GA X LAYLA MCBRAYER 7062651981 PO BOX 872 DAWSONVILLE GA 30534 JOHN CRONAN CHAIR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 JEREMY MERRITT VICE CHAIR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 KELSEY HARRISON VICE CHAIR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 NATALIE JOHNSON TREASURER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MANDY POWER PAST CHAIR 1.00 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 JEFF JOHNSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOE STAPP BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOSHUA HOLT BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 BEN BARRETT BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 AMY PALMER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 SHER WHITMORE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 DAWN JOHNSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 SANDY SAWYER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 NICOLE LECAVE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 LAYLA MCBRAYER CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PART YEAR 40.00 X 34417 0 0 REBECCA BLISS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PART YEAR 40.00 X 58367 0 0 92784 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 157554 39201 196755 196755 0 0 0 96927 77541 19386 13338 13338 7335 5906 1429 2000 2000 3888 3888 8825 8825 3901 3901 423 423 2034 2034 SUPPLIES 30289 30289 MEALS/FOOD FOR MEETINGS 5763 5763 BOARD INSURANCE 1998 1998 INTERNET 1679 1679 1594 1594 179994 159179 20815 0 147463 164824 20933 21342 168396 186166 90 120 1949 2928 2039 3048 X 166357 183118 166357 183118 168396 186166 16761 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 263211 263528 135328 142791 196755 1001613 263211 263528 135328 142791 196755 1001613 47917 953696 1001613 0.95220 0.95120 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 OTHER PAYABLE 303 ACCRUED SALARIES 2625 2928 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 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