Whatever It Takes is an all hands on deck collaboration that braids people power, existing programs and services, and financial resources to ensure that all children in Athens are successful!

Athens Community Plan for Children Click here to read the plan

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Learn about the Whatever It Takes initiative and our work to end the intergenerational cycle of poverty by ensuring that all children of Athens graduate from a post-secondary education. Click here to learn more!

Volunteer

Find out about ways you can volunteer to help all children be successful. Even the smallest actions can make a huge difference. Click here to volunteer.

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Make a donation with your credit or debit card. Give with the knowledge that your donation will go exclusively to supporting the children of our community. Click here to donate!

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A community working together for all children to succeed in school and in life. In Athens, Family Connection and Communities In Schools are the same organization. We are a partnership of ninety organizations working with families to research the needs of children and families in our community, and to work together to address those needs. The Athens-Clarke County Family Connection-Communities In Schools Partnership is the official planning and coordinating body for services for children and families in our community.