ADVOCACY:
Stimulus Brief - notes
the funding available in all sectors that impact youth in or leaving care! Download
brief
Prevention Matters - Download
March 2009 Newsletter
Just GA Coalition - introduced
the Juvenile Code Bill. The bill now known as Senate Bill 292, The Child Protection
and Public Safety Act, has 23 co-sponsors. Download
the press release from the Just GA Coalition. The bill has not yet been posted
to the General Assembly website, but check back soon at: www.legis.state.ga.us.
JUST Georgia website: www.justgeorgia.org.
DFCS Missed
the signs article - click HERE
OCA
Protocol on Child Abuse in the Educational Setting - click HERE
Children's
Bureau Express article - click HERE
Court Improvement - click HERE for more information on Global Youth Justice
ANNUAL REPORTS:
Governor's Office for Children and Families is proud to announce its first Annual Report! Click HERE to view our annual report
ARTS,
CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT:
Come find Prom dresses and such at Promapalooza 2010! - click HERE
CRIME VICTIM'S COMPENSATION PROGRAM:
For information about financial assistance that is available for victims of crime through the Crime Victim's Compensation Program, go to HERE
EDUCATION:
FREE TUTORING PROGRAM - The ASAP Program provides free tutoring every Saturday from 9am-12noon at the Conley Recreational Center, in the Art Room. For more information: www.facebook.com/ACToday or http://tinyurl.com/asapatl also,www.actodayfoundation.org . For boys and girls 5 & up. They have incentives for those who register (free haircuts, clothing give-aways).
EMPLOYMENT:
FINANCES:
FOSTERING CONNECTIONS ACT:
Chapin Hall Brief - Click HERE
Fostering Connections Bill - Click HERE
HEALTHCARE:
Kaiser
Bridge Program - discounted health insurance for current and former foster
youth (please see the flyer for eligibility requirements)..as of 12/4/09: the program is now LIMITED for enrollment!! Please call Betty at 404-880-9323 for availability......Download
flyer
Free
Weight Loss Program - Download
flyer
HOUSING:
Freash Start Program is a short-term, crisis-oriented benefit that will provide a one-time assistance payment for needy families to get them caught up on past due shelter and/or utility expenses, or assist them with move-in costs associated with renting a new dwelling. This program is being piloted in the 13 metro Atlanta counties, Augusta and Columbus through partnership with the United Way.
The program will be active statewide as of June 7, 2010.
- Download more information here and here.
LGBTQ:
YouthPride
- Download the Brochure
PREGNANT & PARENTING YOUTH:
Teen Pregnancy article in TIME Magazine - click
HERE
American Bar Association Newsletter article - click HERE
Temporary Childcare Assistance Program Policy changes - click HERE
PERMANENCY:
Permanency
Team - Download the
DHR Statement
YOUTH SUPPORTS:
Totes for Tots - click HERE for more information
