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:
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
