August 25
Kickoff & Listening Session
How can we best support your family?
Speaker
Bret Wilson
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. Kick off the year with us on August 25.
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.
2026 Schedule
Four nights built around your family
Hosted throughout the month during ThriveKids
September 22
Parenting through the phases
Speaker
Sue Mathis
October 6
Supporting your child's mental health
Speaker
Nelson Galarraga
October 27
Preparing your children for success in life and the world
Speaker
Jeremy Mitchell
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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