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Second Step Statement of Need (SoN) 

The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services-Prevention and Community Support Section, has released a funding opportunity to implement The Second Step program for the 2019-2020 school year. Second Step, a tool for implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), is a universal, classroom-based curriculum designed to promote children’s social and academic success by decreasing problem behaviors, increasing students’ school success, and promoting social-emotional competence and self-regulation. This Statement of Need (SoN) is for Pre-K through 8th grade, for any school, school district, or after-school program in Georgia. Applications are due by February 6, 2019. Please contact Laura Griggs at Laura.Griggs@dhs.ga.gov for further information.

 


 

21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC)

The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) administers the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) here in Georgia. To learn more about 21st CCLC rules, regulations, and guidance, please visit the U.S. Department of Education website or the GaDOE’s website.

The deadline for the FY20 RFP for applicants who will operate 21st CCLC programs beginning in 2019-2020 school year is January 30, 2019 at 5:00 PM.

Please direct any questions or comments to 21stcclc@doe.k12.ga.us

 


Afterschool Care Program

 The Afterschool Care Program at the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) funds non-profit organizations and public agencies that provide quality out-of-school time programs and services to youth between the ages of 5 and 17.

The goals of the DFCS Afterschool Care Program are to:

  • Strengthen youth-serving organizations and institutions by providing funding that increases their capacity to design, implement, and sustain quality youth development programs and services;
  • Provide opportunities for youth to establish positive relationships with their peers and caring adults during traditional non-school day hours; and
  • Provide technical assistance to organizations and agencies as they implement services and activities that support their youth’s overall well-being as they prepare for and transition into young adulthood.

The Afterschool Care Program is not currently accepting applications. If you have questions about the Afterschool Care Program, please email afterschool@dhs.ga.gov.