Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 408: Multi-Agency Alliance for Children; honor
Last action March 20, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors the Multi-Agency Alliance for Children, an Atlanta based nonprofit network, for its work coordinating services for at-risk children and families.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a bill that changes state law. It commends the Multi-Agency Alliance for Children (MAAC), a nonprofit founded in Atlanta in 1996 that coordinates a network of member agencies serving children in the child welfare system. The resolution describes MAAC's work, including behavioral health services, foster care coordination, education and workforce support, and programs for youth transitioning out of foster care. It lists MAAC's current member organizations and notes its accreditation status. The Senate directs that a copy of the resolution be given to MAAC, but the text creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties.
What the bill does
- Formally honors and commends the Multi-Agency Alliance for Children and its member entities for their service to at-risk children and families in Georgia.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the Multi-Agency Alliance for Children.
- Recites factual background about MAAC's founding, programs, and accreditation without creating any new law, funding, or regulatory change.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the Multi-Agency Alliance for Children and its member entities, including Creative Community Services, Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Georgia, Georgia Baptist Children's Homes, Elks Aidmore, Goshen Valley, Hillside Inc., The Methodist Home, Twin Cedars Youth and Family Services, and Youth Villages, as well as the children and families they serve.
Why it matters
Because this is a commemorative resolution, it has no direct legal or financial effect on Georgians. Its practical significance is symbolic recognition by the state Senate of a nonprofit network that provides child welfare, behavioral health, and foster care services statewide.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe MAAC's founding in 1996, its mission, and the range of services it coordinates for children in the child welfare system.
- It lists MAAC's current provider member entities by name.
- The resolved clause formally commends MAAC and its members for their service to Georgia children, adolescents, and families.
- The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to MAAC.
From the bill
“MAAC coordinates people, resources, information, and a network of quality providers to create positive outcomes for vulnerable youth and families”
“the members of this body honor and commend the Multi-Agency Alliance for Children and its member entities and affiliates for their tireless, efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-36)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-55)
- Emanuel Jones (D, SD-10)
- Nikki Merritt (D, SD-9)
- Jason Esteves (D, SD-35)
- Michael 'Doc' Rhett (D, SD-33)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-32)
- Brandon Beach (R, SD-21)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-38)
Topics
- child welfare
- foster care
- nonprofit recognition
- Georgia Senate resolution