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. . . . . Colquitt County Voz de la Familia . . . . . |
Vision
To provide a caring, supportive and sustainable environment for rural families and individuals through the dissemination of research-based information and education thereby increasing community capacity and strengthen families and youth.
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Mission
To collaborate with community based organizations to develop and deliver educational programs that provide Colquitt County youth and families with the knowledge and skills that will foster civic development and encourage individual responsibility.
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"When I came to this country I felt like I was blind and there were no opportunities for me. Now, I've applied to college to become a nurse."
"Through Voz de la Familia, I've learned how to save money through the Earned Income Credit."
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Goals
Identified by Ellenton families, farmers, and community leaders
Voz de la Familia: Colquitt County Family and Community Project
- To provide homebuyer training.
- To promote personal and family safety.
- To encourage family budgeting and understanding of banking systems and savings.
- To improve family nutrition and health.
- To help children succeed in school.
- To improve job skills, including English acquisition and obtaining a GED.
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Learning and teaching comes in many forms; one on one with an agent learning about personal dietary needs, large classes that address wide spread community needs, or through home visits, Voz de la Familia tailors the approach to the client special needs.
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Adventure Through Learning: Colquitt County Youth Project
- To enhance children’s academic achievement.
- To support children’s social development and relationships with adults and peers.
- To support positive behaviors and attitudes; there by lessening risky behaviors, such as alcohol, tobacco and other drug use.
- To provide en environment that encourages personal responsibility and discourages violence.
- To promote parent and child interaction through community service projects and whole-family activities.
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The out of school enrichment project targets children from first through fifth grades. Children are exposed to academic and social skills building
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Links
Universidad de Georgia Extensión en Español publicaciones.
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