SR408: SR408 Multi-Agency Alliance for Children; honor

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate recognizing 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 services, filling gaps in the child welfare system, and providing care such as residential treatment, foster care placement, education support, workforce training, and psychiatric care through its member organizations. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally commends MAAC and its member entities and affiliates for their service to Georgia's children, adolescents, and families, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to MAAC as a keepsake.

• Formally honors and commends the Multi-Agency Alliance for Children and its member entities and affiliates on behalf of the Georgia Senate.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the Multi-Agency Alliance for Children.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic statement of recognition.

The resolution directly names the Multi-Agency Alliance for Children and its member provider organizations, including Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Georgia, Georgia Baptist Children's Homes and Family Ministries, Elks Aidmore, Goshen Valley, Hillside, The Methodist Home, Twin Cedars, and Youth Villages, as well as the children and families they serve.

Because this is a commendation rather than a law, it does not change funding, rules, or services for Georgia's child welfare system. Its practical effect is limited to a formal, public acknowledgment of MAAC's work coordinating care for at-risk children and families.

• The whereas clauses describe MAAC's founding in 1996, its mission of coordinating services for at-risk children, and its accreditation status.
• Lists MAAC's current provider member entities by name.
• The resolved clause has the Senate officially honor and commend MAAC and its members for service to Georgia's children, adolescents, and families.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to MAAC.

1. 2025-03-20Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-03-18Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)Primary sponsor
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
• Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
• Jason Esteves (D, SD-035)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
• Brandon Beach (R, SD-021)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)

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