FamilyConnect
Support for the parents and caregivers doing the hardest work
A monthly gathering for parents and guardians — a shared meal, practical help, and a room full of people raising kids in the same neighborhoods.
When
Monthly
Fourth Tuesday, 6:00pm during Thrive
Where
AIM Community Center
1966 Lakewood Ter SE, Atlanta
Who
Parents & caregivers
Childcare provided
Overview
Nobody should raise a family alone
Kids grow the most when the adults around them are supported too. FamilyConnect exists so parents have somewhere to bring the question they've been carrying all month — about school, housing, discipline, food, or faith.
Each gathering pairs a shared meal with a practical topic and time to talk. Childcare is always provided, because a support group you can't attend isn't support.
What We Cover
Practical, month by month
Navigating school
IEPs, attendance, parent-teacher conferences, and how to advocate for your child inside the school system.
Household stability
Connections to housing, utilities, and benefits assistance — and help making the calls when the system is confusing.
Parenting through hard seasons
Honest conversation about discipline, teenagers, grief, and rebuilding trust after a difficult year.
Faith and encouragement
Prayer, scripture, and a community of caregivers who understand the neighborhood you're parenting in.
Contact
Questions about this program?
Reach out to Vickie Avery — they'll get you pointed in the right direction.
Email Vickie
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