Georgia Center for Opportunity

2024 Year in Review: Strengthening Families, Building Communities This year, through Raising Highly Capable Kids, we’ve reached parents and children with resources to thrive: 👩👧👦 127 parents 🎒 267 children RHCK is more than a program—it’s about empowering families, fostering resilience, and building communities from the ground up. Thank you to our partners, volunteers, and supporters who make this possible. Learn More: https://lnkd.in/eZJPpJgB #YearInReview #RaisingHighlyCapableKids #FamilyEmpowerment

🎄 Christmas is a time for joy, family, and giving back. Did you know many holiday traditions also reflect the values we work to build every day at Georgia Center for Opportunity? This holiday season, let’s celebrate how small actions—like singing a carol or wrapping a gift—can bring peace, joy, and opportunity to others. 🎅 Which holiday tradition means the most to you? Let us know in the comments! #ChristmasFunFacts #HolidayCheer #BetterWork #StrongerFamilies #ThrivingCommunities #ReCastLawrenceville #GwinnettCounty #lawrenceville #cityoflawrenceville #gwinnettcounty #ReCAST #recast

Investing in child care means investing in Georgia’s future. Georgia’s Senate Study Committee on Affordable Childcare recently met to discuss transformative policy solutions for addressing access and affordability challenges. Highlights: ✅ Georgia Lottery allocated $1.49 billion in FY24 toward education and child care programs, a record-breaking ninth consecutive year. ✅ Experts are calling for a generational investment in child care to benefit families, children, and the economy. ✅ A focus on reforms to ensure upward mobility and workforce participation for families in need. This work has the potential to shape Georgia’s workforce and economic stability for years to come. Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3Bwc3AW What’s your perspective on policy changes needed to address child care challenges? Let’s discuss in the comments. #GeorgiaPolicy #WorkforceDevelopment #ChildCareReform #Leadership

💼 Parents in Gwinnett County: Join the Parents First Initiative for Raising Highly Capable Kids classes starting January 2025! These free workshops empower you with proven tools to foster resilience, confidence, and success in your family. Sign up now: https://lnkd.in/g3nFDdz8 #ParentsFirstInitiative #RaisingCapableKids #LeadershipInParenting #GwinnettCounty #StrongerFamilies #FamilyEmpowerment

Vibrant communities are built on strong families, education, and opportunities for meaningful work. At the Georgia Center for Opportunity, we invest in initiatives that empower: 👨👩👧 BETTER FAMILY: Offering free courses to strengthen family connections. 🎓 BETTER EDUCATION: Opening doors for students in underserved communities by removing barriers. 💼 BETTER WORK: Connecting individuals with training, resources, and jobs to reduce dependency and build self-sufficiency. 💡 Learn how we’re shaping a better future: 📖 Family: https://lnkd.in/eZJPpJgB Education: https://lnkd.in/g7KwSj22 Work: https://lnkd.in/eYA5WWi5 #WorkforceDevelopment #FamilySupport #EducationForAll #CommunityTransformation

“Work fosters dignity and creates pathways to independence.” In the Defending Ideas interview, Randy Hicks, CEO of Georgia Center for Opportunity, shared how we can empower individuals on the social safety net to pursue opportunity: ✅ Addressing benefits cliffs that disincentivize work ✅ Connecting people to resources and skills through programs like BETTER WORK ✅ Designing public policies that encourage hope and self-sufficiency Explore the vision for transforming lives and communities. 🎥 Watch the full interview: https://lnkd.in/gxMPQzQZ #SocialSafetyNet #WorkforceDevelopment #PolicySolutions #DignityOfWork

Child care affordability is a pressing issue for families across Georgia. However, as George "Buzz" Brockway highlighted during the latest Senate study committee meeting, funding alone isn’t enough. 📌 "CAPS represents the largest challenge to solving safety-net programs by limiting upward mobility and discouraging marriage," said Brockway. The solution? A thoughtful overhaul of child care subsidies to ensure they promote work and strengthen families. Let’s align policies with the goal of empowering upward mobility for all Georgians. Read more about the conversation and proposed solutions: https://lnkd.in/g8qtpjkb #ChildCarePolicy #WorkforceDevelopment #FamilySupport

Today is Giving Tuesday! Georgia Center for Opportunity is dedicated to empowering individuals, strengthening families, and creating pathways to success for our communities. This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to join us in making a meaningful impact. Your support enables us to: ✔ Provide resources and training for job seekers ✔ Empower parents with school choice ✔ Strengthen families through relationship education Together, we can remove barriers and create opportunities for all Georgians to thrive. 💡 Ready to make a difference? Donate today: https://lnkd.in/eUJjdf52 #GivingTuesday #EmpowerCommunities #GeorgiaCenterForOpportunity #NonprofitImpact #BetterFuture

🎙️ Looking for fresh insights on justice, charity, and second chances? The latest episode of Ennoble: A True Charity Podcast features powerful discussions on these critical topics. 🌟 A special highlight: Eric Cochling, Chief Program Officer at Georgia Center for Opportunity, shares his expertise in "Second Chances: Helping Returning Citizens Reintegrate." His contribution points out the importance of creating pathways for successful reentry and lasting transformation. Check out this month's episodes, including Eric’s impactful segment, at truecharity.info/ennoble. Let’s continue to champion solutions that uplift individuals and strengthen communities! 💼✨ #SecondChances #WorkforceDevelopment #TrueCharity #GeorgiaCenterForOpportunity #LeadershipInAction