Taliaferro County Receives Georgia Power Foundation, Inc. Grant
Georgia Power focuses on supporting causes contributing to the well-being of the communities they serve. Georgia Power Foundation, Inc. has awarded a grant to Taliaferro County to support the FERST Readers program in Taliaferro County.
Ferst Readers’ mission is “strengthening communities by providing quality books and literacy resources for children and their families to use at home during the earliest stages of development.” Ferst Readers wants every child to have the best start in life – and nothing helps a baby’s brain develop more than exposure to rich language and loving interactions. The key is having books in the home and being read to from birth. Our vision is “to create better learners, brighter futures, and stronger communities by giving every child under five access to quality books in their homes.”
Children in the Ferst Readers literacy program receive a bookstore-quality, age-specific book and resources mailed to them at home every month until their fifth birthday. This access to print helps create a language-rich environment in the home.
If you have a child or grandchild that you want to register for the FERST Readers program, please reach out to Taliaferro County Family Connection at 706-456-1250.