Georgia Resources
The Office of the Child Advocate advocates on behalf of children, however not in a court setting. Activities include lobbying for legislative changes to better protect Georgia's children, making recommendations to state agencies on policy and procedural changes, and advocating for changes regarding child-care and safety within communities.
Our partners in child abuse and child injury prevention are also advocates for change. Some of our colloborative partners are listed below:
AFPAG (Adoptive and Foster Parent Association of Georgia)
Children's Advocacy Centers of Georgia
Council of Juvenile Court Judges (CJCJ)
Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities
Department of Public Health
SIDS,
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month Toolkit
Division of Family & Children Services
DFCS Policy Manual
DFCS
Safe to Sleep Guidelines and Protocol
The Georgia Association of Homes and Services for Children
Georgia Center for Adoption and Foster Care Resources & Support
Georgia Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs)
State Bar of Georgia Section: Child Protection and Advocacy