REMINDERS!!
- Remember that enrollment documents need to be submitted within 90 days of registration
- School supply and hygiene items have been shipped. Reach out to your TSL if you have not received it
- Dollar General Gift cards were mailed out on 10/06. Please contact your TSL if you do not received your card(s). Only those that confirmed their addresses were mailed the gift cards (MKV eligible families only)
- Students qualified for the McKinney-Vento Act for the 2022-23 school year are eligible for Dollar General gift cards from the Unaccompanied Youth and Homeless CARES Act funds. The purpose of the Dollar General Gift card is to help you purchase physical needs in order for your student to be successful and engaged in their schooling. Items to consider include school supplies, clothing, lunch, or other items needed to be productive at school. (Alcohol and tobacco products cannot be purchased with these cards.) GCA must report expenditures to the GADOE therefore, we ask that you provide a receipt of your purchase(s). Use the QR code or link below to upload a picture of your receipt(s) once you make your purchases.
- Click Link to upload a picture of your receipt(s): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcVZCKuqIvo2FvumZ5BM0eWckJNvnDizJqdmbWme-9UG-ByQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
- December 12th - 14th, 2022 --- Make-up Test Days
- December 15th, 2022 - End of Semester 1
- December 19th, 2022- January 3rd, 2023 (Student Break)
- January 4th, 2023- First Day of Semester II
Family Promise of Gwinnett
Family Promise of Gwinnett
- 678-376-8950
- 3495 B Sugarloaf Parkway
- www.familypromisegwinnett.org
- Lawrenceville Family Promise -- brings shelter, meals, and support services to families without homes. Family promise is a cost efficient, effective, and replicable community response to family homelessness.
- Information retrieved from Family Promise of Gwinnett
Gwinnett Children’s Shelter
Gwinnett Children’s Shelter
- 678-546-8770
- P.O. Box 527
- www.gwinnettchildrenshelter.org
- Buford -- Provides emergency shelter, life skills training, respite care for youth with families in crisis, comprehensive child and family assessments, individual and group counseling, educational services, recreational activities, family counseling, coordination of services with referring agencies.
- Information retrieved from Family Promise of Gwinnett
Rainbow Village
Rainbow Village
- 770-497-1888
- 3160 Main St., Suite 100
- www.rainbowvillage.org
- Duluth -- To provide families with children in North Metro Atlanta in domestic or economic crisis a healing environment to rebuild their lives through a transitional housing program that promotes self sufficiency.
- Information retrieved from Family Promise of Gwinnett
Fulton County Resource
Family Life Helps Ministries
Website: http://www.familylifehelps.org/
Fulton
Pre-registered, eligible applicants may receive assistance on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30AM until 10:30 AM. RESERVATION REQUIRED.
To pre-register, call 404-761-6302
Referral based only (Please contact TSW for more further details)
Bibb County
The Salvation Army (Bibb)
- Phone number: 478-746-8572
- Assist families who currently have active eviction notices
- Currently taking new applications. Provide hot meals at 8:00 AM & 6:00 PM
Bibb County
Brookdale Resource Center (Bibb)
Provides transitional housing to families experiencing homelessness
- Community center in Macon, Georgia
- Address: 3600 Brookdale Ave, Macon, GA 31204
- Hours: M-F (9:00AM-4:00PM) / Sat. & Sun. (Closed)
- Phone: (478) 292-5123
Ja'Net Crayton
Hello I am Ja’Net Crayton and I work as a Transitional Student Liaison (TSL) for Georgia Cyber Academy. I am a wife and proud mom of six children who love sports and technology. I have been employed by the state of Georgia for many years serving families and helping children prepare for a brighter future. I graduated from Bridgewater State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications and a minor in Social Work. I also have a Master’s Degree in Psychology with a concentration on Conflict Resolution from The University of the Rockies. To me, family is everything, and helping others during difficult times is rewarding. I truly enjoy this role and look forward to growing, providing and building lasting relationships with our families.
Michelle Dalton
My name is Michelle Dalton and I am one of your Transitional Student Liaison (TSL) at Georgia Cyber Academy. I have over 15 years of experience in the Social Work field and enjoy working alongside the TSL team to provide support and resources to our GCA families. I graduated from Texas State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, and I also have a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Norfolk State University. I am inspired daily by my husband and 4 sons. In my free time, I enjoy working out, spending time with my animals, watching movies and traveling.
Sophia Sutherland
My name is Sophia Sutherland. I am a Transitional Student Liaison (TSL) with Georgia Cyber Academy. My background is working with Family and Children, which brings fulfillment to my career. I enjoy interacting with my families and helping to break barriers that they might be facing. I obtained a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Georgia State University. I enjoy working with my colleagues and sharing new ideas. In my spare time I love spending time with my grandson and family members.
Mia Lewis
Hi! My name is Mia Lewis, the Transitional Student School Social Worker here at Georgia Cyber Academy (GCA)! Nice to meet you! Here at GCA, my role entails assisting families who are currently experiencing displacement/ homelessness. Moreover, I perform this role by connecting internal stakeholders with community organizations, building community partnerships and closely partnering with both the Counseling and Federal Programs departments here at GCA to assist families with their specific concerns. When I am not working, I enjoy serving at my church and trying new restaurants with friends and family. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions!