News, Activities, & Resources
Recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month at GAFSC
Each May, Mental Health Awareness Month offers an opportunity to reflect on the importance of emotional well-being in our everyday lives. At Georgia Avenue Family Support Collaborative (GAFSC), we recognize that supporting mental health is essential to building...
A Good Day for a Parent Cafe!
The Parent Café, hosted by the Georgia Ave Family Support Collaborative Family Services, continues to thrive. The Cafe fosters meaningful conversations and strengthens community connections among families. Over the past month, attendance has steadily increased,...
Spring Family Day Brings Joy and Unity to Brightwood
It is with great pride and joy that we share highlights from our recent Spring Family Day—a heartwarming event that brought residents of Ward 4, especially those in the Brightwood cluster, together in celebration and community. Residents showed up in full force to...
The Family Services Program
The Family Services Program provides community-based child welfare services that use the Protective Factors Framework and Motivational Interviewing to strengthen families. Services in this program include family support, case management, information and referral,...
Naloxone (Narcan) Distribution
Georgia Avenue Family Support Collaborative (GAFSC) has been certified to manage and operate an Opioid Overdose Prevention Program through a Standing Order signed by Dr. Nancy Black, Interim Chief Medical Officer, Department of Behavioral Health (DBH). This...
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Upcoming Events
Kids, Cops, and Karaoke
Kids, Cops, and Karaoke
MPD will host a one-hour session for kid-friendly Karaoke. Each session will include family-friendly multicultural songs and close with a safety message.
The Summer Kickover Celebration
The Summer Kickover Celebration
Less Than 2 Weeks Away! Let’s kick off summer the right way — with community, celebration, and care! You’re Invited! Summer Kickover Celebration Saturday, June 28, 2025 | 11AM –
Coming to a Theatre Near Youth
Coming to a Theatre Near Youth
This event entails activities geared towards engaging young people around positive behaviors and relationships through the lens of improving community safety.