Dekalb Initiative for Children and Families

The DeKalb Initiative for Children and Families, Inc. (DICF) is a broad-based collaborative serving as the planning body for efforts in DeKalb County around children and family issues. DICF serves as a convener of public and private agencies and community advocates interested in improving life in DeKalb County.

At the DeKalb Initiative for Children and Families (DICF), collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Our Strategy Teams bring together community leaders, educators, service providers, families, and other stakeholders to create meaningful, lasting change for children and families throughout DeKalb County.

These teams serve as the driving force behind DICF’s efforts to improve outcomes through coordinated, data-informed strategies that address some of the most critical needs facing our community. By aligning partners around shared goals, identifying gaps and opportunities, and implementing high-impact interventions, our Strategy Teams help advance DICF’s vision of ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive.

DICF believes that collective impact happens when organizations and individuals work together toward common goals. Strategy Team members contribute their expertise, lived experiences, and organizational perspectives while actively participating in planning, discussion, and decision-making. Together, members share resources, insights, and data to strengthen community outcomes and serve as ambassadors for the work within their own networks.