Connections for Special Parents

12/02/2025

CSP has been busy having fun! Here are a few photos from our trip to Athens Botanical Gardens and Rock Lobster Hockey game. Check out our December calendar and join the fun! Have you seen the CSP Van? If not look for us in the Lavonia and Royston parades and around town. https://docs.google.com/document/d/103IVxRQBAqkC_pDWyGS1tSDtRJE5LuHiS4kAD8kuOZU/edit?usp=drivesdk

12/02/2025

This Giving Tuesday, please consider sponsoring a child for camp, or contributing to one of our events. Every dollar is spent helping support families in our local area who have members with special needs. Challenges like Autism Spectrum Disorders, developmental delays, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, vision impairments, medical problems, intellectual disabilities, behavior disorders, epilepsy and other medical problems. Our families include all ages and can be two-parent, single-parent, grandparent, foster parent, and caregivers. These families are part of our village. We welcome you too!

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12/01/2025

Join us! CSP is currently seeking board members who have a passion for helping, community support and volunteering! Our Board meets once per month and our mission is for supporting families with special needs. If this sounds like you, give us a call. We would love to answer any questions you may have. 706-246-5476

12/01/2025

Giving Tuesday is tomorrow! If you’re able to, we’d love for you to consider sponsoring a child for camp or contributing to one of our events. Every dollar you donate goes directly to supporting families in our community with special needs, families facing challenges like Autism Spectrum Disorders, developmental delays, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, vision impairments, and more. Your generosity can bring joy and opportunities to so many! Thank you for being a part of our mission!

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11/30/2025

Join us December 11th for our Later Years event, a fun social night designed just for our special needs adults. We will start the evening mingling and catching up at the Canon House then get ready to celebrate the season as we then head out together to experience the spectacular Christmas lights at the Goffs! RSVP today by calling 706-246-5476!

11/29/2025

We have had more tickets become available please text or call 706-599-8266 if you are interested in going tomorrow! First come first serve limited availability!

HOCKEY ANYONE? Did you know that Athens has a professional hockey team? CSP has arranged for a Special Night for Special Needs families! We have a limited number of FREE tickets to the November 30th game against the Monroe Moccasins. Game begins at 4:05 pm at the Akins Ford Arena! Want to come? Just email us with the number of tickets you need and any special accommodations for seating or accessibility. RSVP is REQUIRED by SEPTEMBER 15th to confirm your seats. We hope to see you there!

Special thank you to the Athens Rock Lobsters Fan Club and the Rock Lobsters Players for making this night possible for us. Find out more about the Rock Lobsters at their website: https://www.rocklobstershockey.com.

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11/27/2025

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11/23/2025

Crowning the Winners this year of the Tiaras, Ties and Talent Pageant!

Tiny (Age 0 - 5)
Talent Winner - Alexis Fuqua
Mr & Mrs Winners - Veda Bartlett and Greyson Faqua

Littles (Age 6 - 10)
Talent Winners - Brinleigh Fuqua and Ariana Harvey
Mr & Mrs Winners - Lane Blume and Ashlyn Jordan

Juniors (Age 11 - 14)
Talent Winners - Katie Crisp and Nathan Smith
Mr & Mrs Winners - Priya Moon and Nathan Smith

Young Adult (Age 15 and up)
Talent Winner - Hope Welborn
Mr & Mrs Winners - Haven Beard and Aleks Perez

This event was a blast! Everyone had such a great time and the participants blew us away with their talent and fashion. We hope this event brought some joy to the community and are thankful for all of our judges, participants and volunteers. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving everyone!

(Pictured is Ms. Hope Welborn - Talent Winner in our Young Adult Catego

11/23/2025

Check out CHIP!! Our CSP Van!!! Thank you to Brighton Graphics in Lavonia for wrapping him! From chipped paint and drab to absolute FAB!!! If you see us out and about, give a honk or a wave! We are so blessed to be a part of this caring community!