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GA HR1904

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/24/2016

Primary Sponsor

Sharon Cooper

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes and commends the Juvenile Court of Cobb County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program for its dedication to improving the lives of Georgia's children
  • CASA program has served the court and community since 1991 and is affiliated with the National CASA Association, Inc. and Georgia CASA, Inc.
  • Trained citizen volunteers advocate for child victims of abuse and neglect by visiting each child monthly, conducting interviews, gathering information, and preparing court reports focused on the child's best interests
  • Program has trained hundreds of volunteers who have advocated for thousands of children adjudicated as abused and neglected, with the goal of reducing time spent in foster care and ensuring permanency
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available for distribution to the public and the press

Legislative Description

Juvenile Court of Cobb County Court Appointed Special Advocate program; commend

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

3/24/2016

Full Bill Text

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