Get to know Brightpaths

Brightpaths is a non-profit, community-based organization dedicated to preventing child abuse in all of its forms through education, support and public awareness.

We serve families in Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and Oglethorpe counties.

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Our Primary Program Offerings

First Steps

First Steps

Staff and volunteers provide new parents support, parenting information, coping strategies, and resource referrals.

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Healthy Families

Healthy Families

Support Workers provide prenatal visits to expectant parents and in-home visits to parents of newborns.

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Parenting Support

Brightpaths provides learning opportunities about child development, family communication, and positive discipline.

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Community Education

Community Education

Brightpaths offers presentations by staff and volunteers to community, education and faith groups on child abuse prevention and recognizing / reporting abuse.

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Please Support Our Cause

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Donate

Volunteer

Volunteer

Wish List

Wish List

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Are you passionate about strong families and healt

Are you passionate about strong families and healthy childhoods? Join our team! We’re adding a home visitor and a Parent Education Coordinator to our team. Click the link in our bio for details and to apply, or DM us with questions.

🥳 Congratulations, Monica! 🥳 Monica was rec

🥳 Congratulations, Monica! 🥳 Monica was recognized by her coworkers for her outstanding work this quarter. She consistently goes Above and Beyond her duties to serve her families and coworkers. Thank you, Monica!

Most parents need different or extra child care du

Most parents need different or extra child care during the summer, but did you know that there are steps you can take to increase your child's safety with a childcare provider? Transient, non-biological caregivers increase children's risk of harm. Swipe to see just a few of the ways you can keep your child safe when choosing childcare!

Save the date for our final Starry Starry Night ev

Save the date for our final Starry Starry Night event of the year - a Swingin' Medallions Concert! Make plans now to join us September 17th at the Athens Country Club and dance the night away to prevent child abuse and neglect. Sponsorship opportunities, ticket info, and VIP package details coming soon to our website.

Thank you Junior League of Athens for awarding Bri

Thank you Junior League of Athens for awarding Brightpaths a mini-grant for our Healthy Families Literacy Holiday Gift! 📚 We enjoyed being a part of your annual meeting and sharing with your chapter how we'll use your grant to increase literacy among the children we serve.

We’re closed today to honor those who gave their

We’re closed today to honor those who gave their lives for our freedom. If you find yourself by the water this Memorial Day, make sure you’re following these tips to keep your children safe! ⛵️ 🏊‍♂️ More tips on our website- follow the link in our bio!

“I believe the Brightpaths program is definitely

“I believe the Brightpaths program is definitely a great program, especially for first time & young moms. It has helped me change the way I think about a lot of situations, whether they are big or small, with my babygirl.” We ❤️ partnering with moms like S! Want to help us do even more? Head to our website to volunteer, donate, or get involved!

📣 calling all students! 📣 We have a couple

📣 calling all students! 📣 We have a couple of intern spots open for this summer, and several this fall. Join our team and put your skills to use strengthening local families! Learn more and apply at brightpathsathens.org/jobs for:
☀️/ 🍂: social media & design
☀️ / 🍂: fundraising & events
🍂: programs (fall only)

🏌️‍♂️ $ 2 0 , 1 6 8 🏌️‍♂️ T

🏌️‍♂️ $ 2 0 , 1 6 8 🏌️‍♂️
THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the Fore the Cause Classic, but especially to these amazing sponsors. Their hard work and generosity will allow us to serve many more families this year. We are beyond grateful for the support of this amazing community as we work together to strengthen families. 💪

Next up in our Summer Safety Series... safe sleep

Next up in our Summer Safety Series... safe sleep 😴
With so many opinions and information out there, it's hard to know what's best. Swipe to see the most up to date information from GA DHS on how to keep your infant safe while they sleep.

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Southern Distinction

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McCleary

McClean

Kirby Smart Foundation

Hawkins

Southern Distinction

UGA Kappa Deltas

McCleary

McClean

Kirby Smart Foundation

Hawkins