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SB 0170 - 'Georgia SERVES Act of 2017'; child care services for foster children and their families; provide for certification of volunteers

Tracking Level: Monitor
Sponsor: Hunter Hill
Last Action: 3/30/2017 - House Withdrawn, Recommitted
Senate Committee: Special Judiciary
House Committee: Juvenile Justice

Staff Analysis of the Legislation

SB 170 seeks to amend Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A. to establish an official volunteer certification system for volunteers who want to engage in foster care. Through the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS), the system would require training, evaluations, and criminal background checks for potential volunteers. DFCS would report to the General Assembly regarding the progress in implementing the adoption policies and procedures set by the new system and also make use of an advisory committee.

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