HR308: HR308 Multi-Agency Alliance for Children; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to any law. It recognizes the Multi-Agency Alliance for Children (MAAC), a nonprofit founded in Atlanta in 1996 by agencies serving at-risk children in the child welfare system. The resolution describes MAAC's work coordinating providers, resources, and information to help vulnerable youth and families, including residential care, foster care placement, education and workforce support, and specialized programs like Georgia EmpowerMEnt and Opportunity Passport. It also lists MAAC's current member organizations. The House resolves to honor and commend MAAC and directs the Clerk of the House to send the organization a copy of the resolution.

• Formally commends the Multi-Agency Alliance for Children (MAAC) and its member entities for their work with at-risk children and families in Georgia.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to MAAC.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulation; it is a symbolic statement of recognition by the House.
• Lists MAAC's current provider member organizations, including Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Georgia, Hillside Inc., and Youth Villages, among others.

The resolution directly names the Multi-Agency Alliance for Children and its member organizations, which serve at-risk children, adolescents, and families in Georgia's child welfare system. It has no legal effect on the public, state agencies, or private businesses beyond this recognition.

Because this is a commendation rather than a law, it does not change any rights, funding, or requirements for Georgians. Its practical effect is limited to publicly acknowledging MAAC's work and giving the organization a formal copy of the resolution for its records.

• The whereas clauses describe MAAC's founding in 1996, its mission coordinating services for at-risk youth, and the range of programs it and its members provide.
• The resolution names MAAC's current provider members, including Creative Community Services Inc., Georgia Baptist Children's Homes and Family Ministries Inc., and Twin Cedars Youth and Family Services.
• The resolving clause states the House 'honor[s] and commend[s]' MAAC and its member entities for their public service to Georgia families.
• A final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to MAAC.

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• Carmen Rice (R, HD-139)Primary sponsor
• Mandi Ballinger (R, HD-023)
• Katie Dempsey (R, HD-013)
• Debbie Buckner (D, HD-137)
• Rick Townsend (R, HD-179)
• Devan Seabaugh (R, HD-034)

• child welfare
• foster care
• nonprofit recognition
• youth services