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# Brightpaths

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://brightpathsathens.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Pages

- [Home](https://brightpathsathens.org/) - Brightpaths is strengthening families and brightening futures in Athens and the surrounding areas through education, connection, and support.
- [Jobs](https://brightpathsathens.org/about-us/jobs/) - Thank you for your interest in working with us! If you’re interested in using your talents to serve the families of Athens, check out our open internship positions below. On top of fulfilling and meaningful work, we provide real world experience, leadership development, and internship or volunteer hours. Development Coordinator Full-time, exempt position,
- [Social Links](https://brightpathsathens.org/social-links/) - 2026 CAPMonth Shirt See Our 2025 Impact Report Shop Our Amazon Wishlist Register for Our Programs Safe Sleep Infographic Summer Safety Series Carseat Safety Newsletter: the economic impact of prevention Georgia Ranks 37th for Child Well-being Volunteer With Us! Shop or Donate to our Family Resource Closet
- [Starry Starry Night 2026](https://brightpathsathens.org/starry-starry-night/event/) - Starry Starry Night 2026 Join us for our annual gala May 2nd, 2026! Starry Starry Night will be held at The Classic Center at 6:30pm, and we hope to see you there! Tickets 2026 Starry Starry Night Committee Gala Chair: Jo Sullivan Auction Chair: Jenny McCallen Sponsorship Chair: LeighAnn Pridgen Mallie Bragg, Elin Eckles,
- [Child Abuse Prevention Month](https://brightpathsathens.org/get-involved/capm/) - Partner with Brightpaths during Child Abuse Prevention Month April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month (CAP Month)! Join us all month long as we spread awareness for the Prevention of Child Abuse and work together to keep our kids safe! Get involved this CAP month: There are lots of ways to become a partner in
- [Mahjong with Brightpaths](https://brightpathsathens.org/starry-starry-night/mahjong/) - Get your Tickets! Get your Tickets! Join us for an afternoon of Mahjong, benefitting Brightpaths. Come with your foursome or on your own to meet other players! All materials and light refreshments provided. Hosted at the Copeland residence in Five Points. Want to sponsor? Reach out! Any individual, neighborhood, or business is invited to
- [Let's Build a Playground](https://brightpathsathens.org/playground/) - You did it! Thanks to our generous supporters, our families now have a space where children can play safely while their parents are in counseling or parenting classes. This isn't just a playground... it's a place where our family support specialists can work hands-on with parents—practicing child development skills, positive discipline strategies, milestone screenings, and
- [Pinwheels & Yard Signs Order Form](https://brightpathsathens.org/pinwheels/) - Child Abuse Prevention Month Supplies Order Form Order your 2026 Partner in Prevention Sign, pinwheels, and magnets to show your support for Child Abuse Prevention Month this April!
- [Make a Referral](https://brightpathsathens.org/programs/register-online/)
- [Financials](https://brightpathsathens.org/about-us/financials/) - Utilizing Your Donations Wisely! Because of the support of the Athens area community, families are able to participate in innovative and proven programs and activities such as parent education classes, the Positive Parenting Program, First Steps and Healthy Families. In addition, we promote policies that allow our children to thrive! Click here to see our
- [Holiday Support](https://brightpathsathens.org/holiday/) - Thank you for supporting our families this holiday season! Families have been nominated by Brightpaths staff, are actively participating in our Home Visiting, Parenting, and/or counseling programs, and are not receiving holiday gift assistance from any other program. To shop: Use our Signup Genius to select a child, children, or whole family! You can
- [Parenting Resources](https://brightpathsathens.org/parents/) - Brightpaths is committed to helping you create great childhoods. Please find parenting resources below. Resources for Supporting Children through Difficult Times: Quick tips: Supporting your child through tragedy Practical ways to promote mindfulness & grounding for Kids Quick tips: Supporting your child through tragedy Having Difficult Conversations with Kids Talking about School Shootings with
- [Concert on the Lawn](https://brightpathsathens.org/concert/) - Classic City Jukebox | October 24th | 7pm Join us at Brightpaths for live music, food trucks, and fun on October 24th. Opening music by Save Grand Canyon. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket, or skip the hassle and reserve lawn seats to be set up with your name on them when you arrive.
- [Donate](https://brightpathsathens.org/get-involved/donate/) - Join our Families' Village Today! There’s a reason they say it takes a village to raise a child. But to raise a parent, it takes it takes a village of caring, understanding, and experienced folks with similar experiences creating the brightest path possible. Together, we can be that village for hundreds of local families.
- [Get Involved](https://brightpathsathens.org/get-involved/) - There are many ways to support our mission The path to a brighter tomorrow starts with all of us. Learn how you can play your part. Volunteer: Click here to sign up for our most recent volunteer needs. Amazon Wishlist: check out some current needs you can help meet by shopping our
- [Summer Safety Series](https://brightpathsathens.org/parents/summer-safety-series/) - We want to help you and your kids stay safe in these summer months! Follow these helpful links below for some great summer safety resources. Crying Plan Tips for Hot Cars Car Seat Safety Safe Sleep + Safe Sleep Video Flipchart Water Safety Gun Safety Fire Safety 12 Safety Tips for Parents Developmental Milestones
- [Family Resource Closet](https://brightpathsathens.org/parents/shop/) - Brightpaths' Family Resource Closet All caregivers need support! We're thrilled to offer our resource closet at no cost to families. Come shop for free diapers and other baby essentials. No appointment, paperwork, or identification necessary. Want to shop? Shopping hours: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10am-noon Monday evening 5-7pm 1450 Barnett Shoals Road, Athens
- [Our Board](https://brightpathsathens.org/about-us/our-board/) - Kelly Goekjian, President Emily Boswell, Past-President Will Leitch, Secretary Chris Griner, Treasurer Tiffany Anderson Kelsie Cross Anne Hopkins Doc Eldridge Tina Little Jenny McCallen Gabriela York Board Committees: Development & Events (Chair, Anne Hopkins), Program & Planning, Board Development, Finance, and Executive Interested in serving on our board, or one of the above
- [Wish List](https://brightpathsathens.org/get-involved/wish-list/) - Shop for local kids and support our families! We always need items that our Family Support Workers can give to our families, such as safety items and tools or games to help parents engage with their children. We give many of these items as birthday gifts to the children we serve, and like for
- [Pins for Prevention](https://brightpathsathens.org/starry-starry-night/pins/) - Pins for Prevention | March 30, 2025 Bring your whole family out for a (warm, winter boredom-busting) afternoon of bowling! Tickets on sale now! Ticket Link Can't come? Make your family's gift online today. We'll mail your kids a "partner in prevention" sticker! Make your symbolic gift Have your tickets? Here are the
- [Events](https://brightpathsathens.org/starry-starry-night/) - Brightpaths Events Pins for Prevention | March 30 | 1-3pm Join us for our family-friendly bowling event, Pins for Prevention! March 30th from 1:30-3:30 for fun for the whole family. Bowling starts at 1:30, but come a little early to get your shoes and lane assignment. Get your tickets or sponsorships here! Starry Starry
- [Pinwheels for Prevention](https://brightpathsathens.org/get-involved/pinwheels-for-prevention/) - 2025 Pinwheels for Prevention Join us in working toward a better tomorrow for all children by donating to the Pinwheels for Prevention Campaign, where every dollar raised will go toward preventing child abuse and neglect by teaching positive parenting to ensure healthy childhoods. Every dollar donated goes toward helping create safe and stable families through
- [Giving Tuesday Social Media Assets](https://brightpathsathens.org/giving-tuesday-social-media-assets/) - Want to help us strengthen families this Giving Tuesday? Giving Tuesday is December 3rd, and we need your help to meet our goal of $25,000 and 10 new monthly donors between now and December 31st. Donate here. Click the images below to download social media images you can customize and use to let your family
- [GFSN Site Visit](https://brightpathsathens.org/gsfn-site-visit/) - GFSN Network, we hope you'll join us for the Fall site visit at Brightpaths! Come see our Family Resource Center and get a taste of The Classic City -- tailgate style! Bonus points if you wear your red and black! RSVP Here.
- [Counseling Services](https://brightpathsathens.org/counseling/) - Brightpaths is pleased to offer no-cost counseling for families, children, and individuals through our on-site counselor, Grace Arthur, and in partnership with Bethel Haven Counseling. Families interested in services may submit an appointment request at the form below, and our intake specialist will follow up by phone. Currently, counseling sessions are offered on a first-come,
- [Summer Safety Workshop](https://brightpathsathens.org/summer-safety-workshop/) - ☀️ Join us for a Summer Safety Workshop! We all want our kids to be safe this summer! Spend an evening with Brightpaths learning the most up to date information on car seats, hot cars, water safety, and more. Receive safety supplies like smoke detectors, first aid kits, baby gear, and more. 🍕 Childcare and
- [Safe Sleep](https://brightpathsathens.org/parents/safe-sleep/) - Join us in our quest to make sure all babies are sleeping safely! Does it seem like the "rules of sleep"' change constantly? Do you have a hard time answering the "You turned out just fine!" question from your older relatives? Need a refresher for your child care center or volunteers? download the flyer to
- [Contact Us](https://brightpathsathens.org/contact-us/) - 1450 Barnett Shoals Road Athens, GA 30605 706.546.9713 / 706-426-3459 FAX info@pcaathens.org Keep up-to-date about Brightpaths programs, activities, fundraisers and volunteer opportunities by visiting our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages. Brightpaths is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Any donations made are deductible under IRS rules (check with your accountant). Here is our latest IRS form 990. Our Service
- [Photos](https://brightpathsathens.org/photo-galleries/)
- [About Us](https://brightpathsathens.org/about-us/) - Get to know us Parenting is hard! (And it’s always been hard.) We work to make parenting a less stressful ordeal for all of us: parents, kids, everyone. We offer parenting classes and resources on communication, healthy discipline, and a lot more to help parents and their kids feel closer and build healthier, stronger, and
- [Volunteer Opportunities](https://brightpathsathens.org/childrens-activity-volunteers/) - Questions? Contact us!
- [Shop](https://brightpathsathens.org/shop/)
- [T-Shirt Contest](https://brightpathsathens.org/t-shirt-contest/) - submit your designs by March 31 here!
- [FRC Volunteers](https://brightpathsathens.org/frc-volunteers/)
- [FRC Services](https://brightpathsathens.org/frc-services/)
- [Grand Opening: September 9!](https://brightpathsathens.org/new-home/) - We have Moved! Brightpaths Family Resource Center Grand Opening September 9 We are thrilled to announce our move to 1450 Barnett Shoals Road, Athens GA: a 4.5 acre property in Athens-Clarke County, that will allow us to be a full-service Family Resource Center for families in Athens and the surrounding areas. Together, we can multiply
- [Safe Sleep Webinar](https://brightpathsathens.org/safe-sleep-webinar/) - Register for our Safe Sleep Webinar
- [Programs](https://brightpathsathens.org/programs/) - Our Primary Program Offerings
- [Book Club Registration](https://brightpathsathens.org/book-club/) - Join us Tuesday, December 21 at 7pm as we discuss Trauma and it's impact on our community. Register below and you'll receive a zoom link on Monday the 20th. Also, make plans to join other local book clubs at an author-led discussion on January 10! More information on our partner's website here.
- [April Training Registration](https://brightpathsathens.org/april-training-registration/)
- [Volunteer](https://brightpathsathens.org/get-involved/volunteer/) - We love our volunteers! We always need volunteers to help with child care for parenting classes, admin work at the office, yard work, event volunteers, and more. If you're interested, fill out our interest form and we'll contact you shortly!
- [Staff](https://brightpathsathens.org/about-us/staff/)
- [Newsletter](https://brightpathsathens.org/contact-us/newsletter/) - Want to know more about Brightpaths and stay up to date with the latest events and opportunities to help build strong families in the Athens Area? Sign up for our Newsletter.

## Programs

- [Healthy Families](https://brightpathsathens.org/program/healthy-families/) - Healthy Families The vision of Healthy Families (HFG) is for all children to receive nurturing care from their family essential to leading a healthy and productive life. All Healthy Families programs in Georgia are nationally accredited, evidence-based home visiting programs. Services are designed to strengthen families beginning prenatally up to the age of 5 years
- [Parenting Support](https://brightpathsathens.org/program/parenting-support/) - Parenting Classes Parenting is the most important and difficult job in the world, and yet it is the job that we are least prepared for. There is no "diploma" in how to be a great mom or dad! For parents wanting to learn more about positive parenting skills and strategies, Brightpaths offers parenting classes and
- [Community Education](https://brightpathsathens.org/program/community-education/) - Community Education Brightpaths offers presentations by trained staff to community, education, and faith groups on child abuse prevention and recognizing / reporting abuse, mandated reporting, infant safe sleep, talking to your kids about body safety, and more. For more information, please contact our Executive Director, Sallie Starrett, at 706-255-2029 or email her at sstarrett@pcaathens.org
- [First Steps](https://brightpathsathens.org/program/first-steps/) - First Steps Brightpaths staff and volunteers provide new parents support, parenting information, coping strategies, and referrals to community resources in the first months of parenting. The mission of First Steps is to provide universal support services for all expectant parents and children birth to five and their families. First Steps services include providing families with

## Supporters

- [Cannon Financial](https://brightpathsathens.org/supporter/cannon-financial/)
- [Heyward Allen Toyota](https://brightpathsathens.org/supporter/heyward-allen-toyota/)
- [Classic City Bank](https://brightpathsathens.org/supporter/classic-city-bank/)
- [Royal & Cross Law Firm](https://brightpathsathens.org/supporter/royal-cross-law-firm/)
- [Golden Pantry](https://brightpathsathens.org/supporter/goldenpantry/)
- [Boswell Oil](https://brightpathsathens.org/supporter/boswell-oil/)
- [Telecom Innovations](https://brightpathsathens.org/supporter/royal-cross-law-firm-2/)
- [Kirby Smart Foundation](https://brightpathsathens.org/supporter/kirby-smart-foundation/)

## Photo Galleries

- [Pins for Prevention 2024](https://brightpathsathens.org/photo-gallery/pins-for-prevention-2024/)
- [2020 Healthy Families Graduates](https://brightpathsathens.org/photo-gallery/2020-healthy-families-graduates/)
- [Starry, Starry Night 2015](https://brightpathsathens.org/photo-gallery/starry-starry-night-2015/)
- [Starry Starry Night 2019 (compliments of Leslie King Photography)](https://brightpathsathens.org/photo-gallery/starry-starry-night-2019-compliments-of-leslie-king-photography/)
- [Starry, Starry Night 2016](https://brightpathsathens.org/photo-gallery/starry-starry-night-2016/)

## Staff

- [Brenda Parra](https://brightpathsathens.org/staff/brenda-parra/) - During COVID, my son and I were enrolled in the Healthy Families program, and I had no idea I would be working here a few years later. I started my role as a First Steps Associate in 2022, and I am still here! I believe it's because everyone at Brightpaths is truly passionate about the work that we
- [Annette Maynard](https://brightpathsathens.org/staff/annette-maynard-2/) - I have been with Brightpaths for 6 years. I am passionate about helping our families to be the best parents that they can be. I love my job and I am honored to be able to work with such great parents!
- [Tonya Cosby](https://brightpathsathens.org/staff/tonya-cosby-2/) - Bio Coming Soon!
- [Irma Cadle](https://brightpathsathens.org/staff/irma-cadle/) - Bilingual, Early Childhood Development Associate from Georgia Military College. Athens Resident.
- [Gabriela Martinez](https://brightpathsathens.org/staff/gabriela-martinez/)
- [Regina Peck](https://brightpathsathens.org/staff/regina-peck/)
- [Victoria Reeves](https://brightpathsathens.org/staff/victoria-reeves/)
- [Wanda Whitehead](https://brightpathsathens.org/staff/wanda-whitehead/) - I have been employed with Brightpaths for 21 wonderful years. Have always loved working with children!
- [Carley Staggers](https://brightpathsathens.org/staff/carley-staggers/)
- [Courtney Hall](https://brightpathsathens.org/staff/courtney-hall/)
- [Kiarra Giles](https://brightpathsathens.org/staff/kiarra-giles/)
- [Raquel Edwards](https://brightpathsathens.org/staff/raquel-edwards/)
- [Blanca Lilis Deal](https://brightpathsathens.org/staff/lilis-deal/) - I have been with Brightpaths for more than seven years. My passion is working with families showing the positive impact that home visiting can do for them. I have a bachelor's degree in Human Services with a minor in Psychology.
- [Monica Cruz-Gutierrez](https://brightpathsathens.org/staff/monica-cruz-gutierrez/) - I've spent 10 yrs and counting serving families in our communities through Healthy Families, First Steps, and Parenting programs. "Don't let your dreams go unfulfilled. Nothing could be better than helping others with your skills, knowledge, and passion."
- [Erica Chastain](https://brightpathsathens.org/staff/erica-chastain/)
- [Grace Arthur](https://brightpathsathens.org/staff/grace-arthur/) - I have been with Brightpaths for over 20 years and absolutely love the organization and it's entire mission. It is a privilege to work with the families we have the opportunity to meet, and I consider myself to have hit the career jackpot through this field and through Brightpaths! I have a Bachelor's degree in
- [Tiara Smith](https://brightpathsathens.org/staff/tiara-smith/) - I have been with Brightpaths' Healthy Families program for 15 years. I have personally seen the impact Healthy Families makes on overall family success and believe strongly in the program's mission because "it works." In my spare time, I enjoy reading and spending time with family and friends.
- [Jennifer Henderson](https://brightpathsathens.org/staff/jennifer-henderson/) - I have a BS in Child and Family Development from the University of Georgia and started working with Brightpaths/PCAA in 2001. I am honored to work with such an amazing organization! I have a loving husband and two amazing daughters. We enjoy spending time at the lake.
- [Cheryl Aaron](https://brightpathsathens.org/staff/cheryl-aaron/) - I have been with Brightpaths for 18 years as the finance officer. I have seen many success stories from our program participants and I can truly say Brightpaths is making a difference in the lives of the families we serve! I am proud to be a part of this team.
- [Sallie Zehna Starrett](https://brightpathsathens.org/staff/sallie-starrett/) - Sallie has a Child and Family Development degree from The University of Georgia, and has spent her career serving families through several non-profit organizations. She is passionate about strengthening families, keeping children safe, and empowering teammates to use their skills to do the same.

## Venues

- [city hall](https://brightpathsathens.org/venue/city-hall/)
- [Bruxie](https://brightpathsathens.org/venue/bruxie/)
- [Chipotle](https://brightpathsathens.org/venue/chipotle/)
- [Brightpaths](https://brightpathsathens.org/venue/brightpaths/)
- [The Classic Center](https://brightpathsathens.org/venue/the-classic-center/)
- [The Foundry](https://brightpathsathens.org/venue/the-foundry/)
- [Beachwood Cinemas](https://brightpathsathens.org/venue/beachwood-cinemas/)
- [Southern Brewing Company](https://brightpathsathens.org/venue/southern-brewing-company/)

## Organizers

- [Cheryl Aaron](https://brightpathsathens.org/organizer/cheryl-aaron/)
- [Micah Jones](https://brightpathsathens.org/organizer/micah-jones/)

## Events

- [Playground Grand Opening](https://brightpathsathens.org/event/playground-grand-opening/) - Join us for the Grand Opening on Saturday, April 4th at 10am. We’ll open the playground at our Spring Fling: drop by just for the ribbon cutting, or bring the whole family for a morning of bounce houses, easter egg hunts, face painting, and more as we kick-off Child Abuse Prevention Month!
- [Athens Mayoral Proclamation](https://brightpathsathens.org/event/athens-mayoral-proclamation/)
- [Wear Blue Day!](https://brightpathsathens.org/event/wear-blue-day-2/) - Wear blue and tag us in your photos on April 4th!
- [Rock Lobsters Chuck-A-Puck](https://brightpathsathens.org/event/rock-lobsters-chuck-a-puck/) - Come to the Rock Lobsters game with us! Purchase tickets through our link and a portion will be donated back to us. First 50 people to purchase pucks to chuck at the game get a free foam finger to use at the game! Tickets here: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Brightpaths2
- [Spring Fling](https://brightpathsathens.org/event/spring-fling/) - Join us at Brightpaths for a Spring Fling on April 5 from 10-12. Bounce Houses, face painting, crafts, and more. Free for all ages!
- [Starry Starry Night](https://brightpathsathens.org/event/starry-starry-night/) - Save the date: Starry Starry Night 2025 Dinner, Open Bar, Live & Silent Auction, and other Gala fun at The Classic Center April 26, beginning at 7pm. Tickets go on sale in February, sponsorships available now. Good news — you can participate in our silent auction from anywhere! Grab your friends, set up
- [Athens CAP Month Proclamation at City Hall](https://brightpathsathens.org/event/athens-cap-month-proclamation-at-city-hall/) - Join us on the steps of city hall as Mayor Girtz officially proclaims April Child Abuse Prevention Month in Athens-Clarke county! Hear from our Executive Director on our prevention efforts, and help us plant pinwheels to signify Athens' commitment to families. Make sure you wear blue!
- [Bruxie Percentage Night](https://brightpathsathens.org/event/bruxie-percentage-night/) - Join us for a percentage night at Bruxie! Time TBD
- [Chipotle Percentage Night](https://brightpathsathens.org/event/chipotle-percentage-night/) - Grab a burrito and support families! Come out to Chipotle from 5-9 on April 9 for a Brightpaths percentage night. Show the below flyer at the register, or use code QF2GMYW when ordering online.
- [CAP Month Community Kick-Off](https://brightpathsathens.org/event/cap-month-community-kick-off/) - Join us on April 6th as we kick off Child Abuse Prevention Month! (CAP Month). Come out to Brightpaths from 11-1 and enjoy sweet treats, bounce houses, games, crafts for kids, and of course - plant a pinwheel!
- [Wear Blue Day!](https://brightpathsathens.org/event/wear-blue-day/) - Join us as we raise awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month by wearing Blue all day! Take a photo and post using the hashtag #buildingabrighterfuture and #childabusepreventionmonth and tagging @BrightpathsAthens.

## Product categories

- [Uncategorized](https://brightpathsathens.org/product-category/uncategorized/)

## Last Name Alphabet

- [A](https://brightpathsathens.org/last_name_alphabet_staff/a/)
- [C](https://brightpathsathens.org/last_name_alphabet_staff/c/)
- [D](https://brightpathsathens.org/last_name_alphabet_staff/d/)
- [G](https://brightpathsathens.org/last_name_alphabet_staff/g/)
- [H](https://brightpathsathens.org/last_name_alphabet_staff/h/)
- [S](https://brightpathsathens.org/last_name_alphabet_staff/s/)
- [w](https://brightpathsathens.org/last_name_alphabet_staff/w/)