Our Partners

30+ local service organizations and schools are currently participating on the Victory Train Early Childhood Community Advocacy Team, linking and aligning efforts to create pathways of success for both the child and parent, from birth to five years, for all children and parents in Greene County.
Through ongoing group collaboration, these organizations are developing and providing “Cars” (Programs) for families, creating a continuum pipeline of educational and mentoring opportunities, preparing the child and parent for school-readiness.
Partner organizations are developing a Supplement to the Greene County Family Connections Resource Guide, providing an in-depth reference guide reflecting all programs available to Greene County families.

The Victory Train®

www.victorytrain.org
The Victory Train is an ongoing collaboration of service organizations, schools, businesses, churches and governmental entities, working together to link and align efforts to create a continuum pathway of mentoring and educational opportunities for children and parents, beginning at birth and following them into adulthood. Phase I of the Victory Train Initiative is the Early Childhood Initiative, working with parents of children from birth to five years, in preparation of school-readiness.

Atlas Ministry

www.atlasministry.org
ATLAS Ministry, Inc. is a non-denominational Christian ministry focused on creating pathways of success for children and their parents through one-on-one relationships and values-based education.

Circle of Love, Inc.

www.colinc.org
The Circle of Love Center, Inc. provides direct and support services to victims and their children through residential (shelter) and non-residential services in the five-county area. They work to raise community awareness and understanding of domestic violence issues and are committed to making a difference in these families and communities.

Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS)

dfcs.dhs.georgia.gov
DFCS is the part of DHS that investigates child abuse, finds foster homes for abused and neglected children, helps low income, out-of-work parents get back on their feet, assists with childcare costs for low income parents who are working or in job training and provides numerous support services and innovative programs to help troubled families.

Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy

www.ferstfoundation.org
Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy (FFCL) is a public 501(c)3 nonprofit with the mission to “provide books for local communities to prepare all Georgia preschool children for reading and learning success.” FFCL strives to improve early learning opportunities for every child regardless of income, race, religion or gender with the philosophy that any child who cannot read is at-risk.

First Call Pregnancy Center

www.firstcall.me
First Call Pregnancy Center exists to help any woman in an unplanned pregnancy. They offer pregnancy tests, ultrasound, education classes and help with needed baby items.

Greene County Early Head Start

502 MLK Jr. Drive, Greensboro GA
Head Start is a comprehensive child development program focusing on early childhood education including: health, nutrition and social services. The program is individualized to assist a child's development in all areas. Head Start is a federal program that promotes the school readiness of children ages birth to 5 from low-income families through local programs by enhancing their mental, social and emotional development.

Greene County Family Connection Commission, Inc.

greene.gafcp.org
Family Connections’ mission is to improve the well-being and health conditions of families through a collaborative system of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual supports.

Greene County Friends of the Library

The Greene County Friends of the Library develop and promote excellent library services by building public awareness of the library and its benefit for the community, maintaining and operating the used book room, raising funds through the selling of used books to purchase new books and computers for the library, volunteering at Vacation Reading Club and sponsoring weekly story time for children ages 0-4.

Greene County Head Start

(706) 453-4964 | 502 MLK Jr. Drive
Head Start programs provide comprehensive services to enrolled children and their families, which include health, nutrition, social services and other services determined to be necessary by family needs assessments, in addition to education and cognitive development services. Head Start services are designed to be responsive to each child and family’s ethnic, cultural and linguistic heritage.

Greene County Health Department

www.publichealthathens.com
Greene County Health Department is dedicated to providing health services to individuals, groups and communities through prevention, protection and health promotion activities.

Greene County Library

www.uncleremus.org/greene.html
The mission of the Uncle Remus Regional Library System is to provide constituents access to print and non-print informational, educational and recreational resources to help create an informed citizenry and enable lifelong learning. For this reason, they strive to continually provide a varied array of learning tools to their patrons.

Greene County Pre-K

gcps.greene.schooldesk.net
The mission of the Greene County Preschool is to prepare each child for kindergarten and future education by developing cognitive skills, social skills, self confidence, independence and responsibility through developmentally age appropriate curriculum and experiences.

Greensboro Elementary School

Greensboro Elementary will provide a quality education by educating, inspiring, challenging and supporting all learners to compete globally.

Greensboro Housing authority

www.greensborogahousing.com
The City of Greensboro Housing Authority is proud to offer public housing options to the residents of Greene County, Georgia. They believe public housing is a way to provide stability for families and individuals while also providing the surrounding community with safe and appealing properties that enhance Greene County and the City of Greensboro. Their mission is to provide safe, decent and sanitary housing to citizens of Greene County.

Lake Oconee Academy

www.lakeoconeeacademy.org
The mission of Lake Oconee Academy is to increase student achievement by building a culture of high expectations for all students. The Academy will incorporate common sense and proven principles, such as a research-based curriculum, high expectations for students, both academically and behaviorally, an emphasis on outstanding school leadership and faculty, and parental involvement. The culture of the Academy is built on these fundamental principles.

Nathaniel Greene Academy

www.nathanaelgreeneacademy.com
Nathanael Greene Academy was founded as a traditional college preparatory school. NGA recognizes that education is best accomplished within a well-rounded program, which includes academics, fine arts, and athletics. They enroll students from families seeking a balanced traditional educational program characterized by academic excellence. Students who are intelligent, hardworking and are of good character create the student body.

Parents as Teachers

www.parentsasteachers.org
ATLAS Ministry is now a Parents as Teachers (PAT) Affiliate and is has a program in Greene County for families with young children, prenatal to three years old. PAT is a national, evidence-based home visitation program that has been serving families since the early 1980’s. PAT asks for a two year or more commitment and with that participation has proven results in preparing young children for entering school and in encouraging parents as their children’s first and most influential teacher.

Tendercare Preschool & daycare

www.tendercarega.org/tendercare-preschool/
TenderCare Preschool & Daycare is a NAEYC accredited program that serves children from 2 weeks to 5 years of age. Summer camps, afterschool programs, faith-based curriculum and innovations are all part of the excellence they offer. All staff is trained in first aid and CPR and meals follow CACFP guidelines. On-site medical, dental and pharmacy are additional services available.

Tendercare Women's Healthcare - Prenatal

www.tendercarega.org
The mission at TenderCare Clinic is to provide cost-effective and accessible primary healthcare with dedication to the highest quality of customer service delivered with a sense of warmth, friendliness, individual pride and company spirit.

Tri-County Plus Mentoring coalition

“Be someone who matters to someone.”Tri-County Plus Mentoring Coalition strives to improve the academic achievement, self-esteem, social competence and avoidance of problem and high-risk behavior by providing a relationship with a caring adult friend who works to help youth achieve their fullest potential.

Union Point Public Housing Authority

800 Crawfordville Road, Union Point
Union Point Housing Authority is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly and persons with disabilities.

Union Point Steam Academy Kindergarten

upes.greene.schooldesk.net
Union Point STEAM Academy is a K-8 STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) focused school in Union Point, Georgia. Their mission is to sustain a culture of high expectations that connects students, parents and team members to a shared purpose of educating our students in an academically challenging environment, which emphasizes the joy of learning on a daily basis and promotes growth and achievement.