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GA HR1234

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/20/2020

Primary Sponsor

Penny Houston

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019-2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia House of Representatives commends Called to Care, a nonprofit formed in 2014 dedicated to orphan care and meeting the physical and spiritual needs of vulnerable children
  • Organization serves 20 South Georgia counties and is among the first contacts DFCS makes on new cases, providing children with toiletries, clothing, school supplies, beds, bedding, and Bibles
  • In 2019, Called to Care served over 2,500 children and awarded almost $2,000 in international adoption grants and $3,500 in international mission grants
  • Organization supports the foster care community through safe teen events, community education, tangible assistance, and support for both foster and biological families
  • Clerk of the House is directed to provide an appropriate copy of the resolution to Called to Care

Legislative Description

Called to Care; commend

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

2/20/2020

Full Bill Text

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