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The Newton Community Partnership (NCP) has been a cornerstone of community support and collaboration in Newton County, Georgia , since 1989. Designated by the state and County Commissioners as the official advocate for children and families , NCP is dedicated to building a resilient and thriving community through innovative programs, partnerships , and initiatives.
We are proud to empower the next generation of leaders through our Youth Action Team (YAT) . This dynamic group of high school students plays a key role in creating and leading impactful initiatives, including the annual Kick the Habit events, which focus on substance misuse prevention and wellness education. The YAT also actively participates in various community events, from organizing Red Ribbon Week activities to volunteering at local outreach programs, ensuring their voices and efforts contribute meaningfully to the well-being of Newton County .
Beyond youth empowerment, NCP has a rich history of fostering literacy , health, and wellness . We have championed initiatives such as Newton READS, community gardens to support food banks, and the establishment of school-based health clinics. Our work extends to programs like the Nurturing Parenting initiative and trauma-responsive community engagement through Be Healthy Newton.

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Newton County Youth Action Team Hosts "Game On" Kick the Habit 2026 at NCCA

Newton County YAT Hosts Kick the Habit Planning Meeting with German Exchange Students

YAT Member Morgan Roach Recruits at Newton High School PAST Project Meeting

Newton County YAT Begins Planning Kick the Habit 2026 Activities

Come see us at Newton County Parks and Recreation’s Fall Festival at City Pond! Our Youth Action Team will be there with a game, play doh activity and small crafts!

Your feed looks picture perfect. But behind the filter, you might be struggling with your mental health and look to drugs to keep up the aesthetic. Whatever is going on, you don’t have to handle it alone. Learn how to ask for help and find support at cdc.gov/FreeMind. #FreeMind #YouthMentalHealth #YourMentalHealthMatters

Big feelings tying you up in knots? You might look to drugs to help you unwind. But how you deal with stress today makes a difference tomorrow. Learn better ways to work out the kinks at cdc.gov/FreeMind. #FreeMind #YourMentalHealthMatters

Pizza for Pages is running now! 🍕📚 Every Little Caesars order through our fundraiser link supports NCP's free early literacy programs for Newton County kids and families, including RSS Club, pop-up storytimes, and Play & Grow at local playgrounds. Two ways to order: 🍕 Meal codes you can redeem at any Little Caesars nationwide 📦 Pizza kits shipped right to your door 🗓️ Now through Wednesday, November 4 👉 Tap the link in our bio to order! #PizzaForPages #NewtonCounty #CovingtonGA #EarlyLiteracy #ReadToYourChild

🎃 Covington Fall Festival, 10am–3pm, Downtown Covington Square. Over 80 vendors, a petting zoo, rides, face painting, pet adoptions, and bluegrass from The New Apostles of Bluegrass. Square businesses are open too! 🌻 Olde Town Conyers Fall Festival, 10am–4pm. Arts and craft vendors, food trucks, a Children’s Business Fair, street performers, and the Kids & Pets Costume Contest at noon on the Depot Stage. Parking and admission are free. 🎪 The Great Pages Circus, final day in Covington! Kids go free. Book at pagescircus.com. ♻️ Newton County residents can also bring tires, paint, and electronics to the free disposal day at Hazelbrand Convenience Center until noon. You’ll get a free hot dog lunch too! Wherever you head today, we hope to see you out there! 💛 #NewtonCounty #CovingtonGA

Drugs and your body have a toxic relationship. They can damage your organs, twist your mental health, and make you feel like a stranger in your own skin. Ditch the drama and learn more about drugs’ toxic behaviors at cdc.gov/FreeMind. #FreeMind #OverdoseAwareness

Pizza night = reading night 🍕📚 Every Little Caesars order through our Pizza for Pages fundraiser supports NCP’s free early literacy programs for Newton County kids and families. Running now through November 4! Tap the link in our bio to order. 💛 #PizzaForPages #NewtonCounty #EarlyLiteracy #ReadToYourChild #CovingtonGA

#DYK? Teens may use substances to help them cope with mental health challenges. Learn how to help prevent and reduce drug use and overdose among youth: CDC.gov/FreeMind/Parents. #DrugFreeMind #FreeMind #OverdoseAwareness

We’re proud to support Newton County Animal Services as they launch Read with The Animals, a drop-in program where readers of all ages can read aloud to shelter dogs and cats. Reading to animals builds confidence and fluency in a relaxed, judgment-free setting, and it gives shelter pets valuable socialization too. 🗓️ Thursday, Oct. 1 | 12–3 PM | Drop in anytime 📚 Books available to borrow, from board books to adult titles, or bring your own ✅ No registration required 👨‍👩‍👧 Children must be accompanied by an adult 18+ Thank you to NCAS for partnering with us to grow readers in Newton County! #NewtonCountyReads

When it comes to talking with your teen… Empathy is everything. Free resources help parents and caregivers have open and honest conversations with their teens about drugs and mental health at CDC.gov/FreeMind/Parents. #DrugFreeMind #YouthMentalHealth #OverdoseAwareness

🌳 Play & Grow is TODAY! 🌳 Join us at Denny Dobbs Park from 9:30 to 11:30 AM for a free, drop-in playgroup for kids ages 0-5 and their grown-ups. Come for the play, stay for the friends. There will be a small snack, plenty of toys and mega bloks, and a little take-home craft for the kiddos. Homeschool families with older siblings are welcome too! No sign-up needed. Just show up, let the kids play, and meet other Newton County parents. 📍 Denny Dobbs Park 🕘 9:30-11:30 AM 💛 Free

#Parents,” What’s Up with Tess?” is an immersive graphic novel that helps teens learn how to support a friend in need. Make choices, find clues, and see how their responses impact the story in each chapter. Encourage your teens to start playing today: CDC.gov/whats-up-with-tess #DrugFreeMind #FreeMind #OverdoseAwareness

🌞 PLAY & GROW is coming to a park near you! 🌞 A free drop-in playgroup for kids 0-5 (big siblings + homeschoolers welcome too!) 📍 Sept 8 — Spring Hill Park 📍 Sept 21 — Denny Dobbs Park ⏰ 9:30-11:30 AM — come & go as you please! 🧃 Snacks 🎨 A craft 🧸 Extra toys Building the Village means building community — one playdate at a time. Bring the kiddos, meet your people! #PlayAndGrow #BuildingTheVillage #NewtonCountyGA #NewtonCommunityPartnership #FreeFamilyFun #DropInPlaygroup

🍕 IT'S PIZZA TIME! Our Pizza for Pages fundraiser is officially LIVE through October 4! Every order helps fund NCP's literacy programs for Newton County families — no selling, no forms, just pizza you were going to order anyway. 💬 Comment PIZZA and we'll send the link straight to your DMs! #NewtonCountyGA #PizzaForPages #NewtonCommunityPartnership #LiteracyMatters

Research shows that teens who struggle with their mental health are more likely to use drugs and alcohol. Facts & Feels is a digital card game to help parents and caregivers have open and honest conversations with their teens about these important, interconnected topics. Start playing: CDC.gov/play-facts-feels #DrugFreeMind #FreeMind #OverdoseAwareness

Just because you’ve done it once, doesn’t mean you’ll be safe again. Using pills that aren’t prescribed to you is dangerous. Get tips to protect yourself and your friends at cdc.gov/FreeMind. #DrugFreeMind #OverdoseAwareness #FreeMind

Would you like to be a mentor to a child (K-12)? Here's an opportunity that you may not want to miss! Find out more and fill out an application at www.newtonmentoring.org

COMING SOON Deliciousness is on its way! We are running a fundraiser from September 4th - October 4th, to raise money for Pizza for Pages! Every order helps fund early literacy programs for kids in Newton County — storytime, take-home books, and family reading events. Order a Little Caesars pizza and help a child fall in love with reading. Thank you!. We need your help to make this happen. Stay tuned on how you can join in on the fun!

Part 1 of Ready, Set, School! Club is a wrap! 🎉📚 5 weeks. 10 books read together. 5 books to take home for every kid. And a completion bag full of goodies to keep the learning going all summer long. Thank you @stevibscovington for the free kid's buffet vouchers and @childrensmuseumatlanta for free admission — our families felt so celebrated. Thank you to @fpccovington for providing a spectacular location for us to hold the sessions. And to @mackidcovingtonconyers, our @handsonnewton volunteers, and our @newtoncountyyat — this program doesn't happen without you. 💚 Part 2 is already in the works. Comment "READY" for the interest list! #NewtonCountyGA #ReadySetSchool #EarlyLiteracy #FamilyLiteracy #AmazonInCommunities

First day of school in Newton County! 🚌🍎 Wishing every student, teacher, and family a wonderful year ahead. #NewtonCountyGA #BackToSchool #NewtonCountySchools

🎉 It's official! Newton Community Partnership is now a Kroger Community Rewards partner! Every time you shop at Kroger, you can help support our work in the community — at no extra cost to you. Just link your Kroger Advantage Card to Newton Community Partnership and a portion of your purchases comes back to us. 📍 Visit kroger.com 📍 Log into your Kroger account 📍 Search "Newton Community Partnership" or use code XJ814 📍 Click Enroll! New to Kroger's rewards program? You'll just need some basic info, a valid email, and a rewards card to get started. Thank you for shopping with purpose! 💙

🔤 Alphabet soup was on the menu at today's RSS (Ready, Set, School!) Club! Our friends dug into letter tubs and cookie sheets for some hands-on ABC practice, then settled in for storytime with two early-literacy favorites — Chicka Chicka Boom Boom and Max's ABC. 📚 (Thanks to @bundleupbooks for having a large copy!) We can't believe next Saturday is already our last session of the summer! Come join us for one more morning of stories, songs, and letter fun before we wrap up. See you there! #amazonincommunities #readysetschoolclub #newtoncountyga

⏰ ENDS FRIDAY — and we're just now telling you! Ready, Set, School! Club helps young kids build the reading skills they need before kindergarten — and this pizza fundraiser covers books, supplies, and program materials. We've got 5 days to make this count. Order a pizza, help a kid get ready for school. 🍕 Comment "PIZZA" for the link — ends July 24!

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