§ 49-5-115. Letter Issued by Department of Early Care and Learning in Lieu of Background Screening or Fingerprint Checks
In lieu of any background screening or fingerprint check required pursuant to any state law or any department regulation for an individual who provides short-term care for a child in the custody of the department, the department is authorized to accept a letter issued within the previous 12 months by the Department of Early Care […]
§ 49-5-162. Policies; Qualified Staff; Proof of Liability Coverage
The department shall require organizations to have reasonable: Written policies and procedures for admission, intake, and record keeping; Written policies regarding treatment and referrals for mental, physical, and emotional health; Written policies for reports of actual or alleged injuries at an organization’s premises; and Proof of having qualified staff. The department shall require that organizations: […]
§ 49-5-130. Legislative Findings and Intent
The General Assembly finds and declares: That the future of this state depends on our supporting and nurturing the creation and development of strong, safe, stable, and successful families. Therefore, the General Assembly is committed to ensuring the provision of appropriate services to children, youth, and families. The intent of this article is to provide […]
§ 49-5-131. Definitions
As used in this part, the term: “Board” means the advisory board to the Governor’s Office for Children and Families created pursuant to Code Section 49-5-134. “Child” means a person under the age of 17 years who is alleged to have committed a delinquent act or a person under the age of 18 years who […]
§ 49-5-132. Governor’s Office for Children and Families Established; Funding; Duties and Responsibilities
There is established the Governor’s Office for Children and Families which shall be assigned to the Department of Human Services for administrative purposes. The office shall be the successor entity to the Children and Youth Coordinating Council and to the Children’s Trust Fund Commission and shall assume the continuing responsibilities, duties, rights, staff, contracts, debts, […]
§ 49-5-133. Executive Director; Cooperation With Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children
There shall be an executive director of the office who shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The director may contract with other agencies, public or private, or persons as the director deems necessary for the rendering and affording of such services, facilities, studies, research, and reports as will best […]
§ 49-5-134. Advisory Board Established; Membership; Officers and Committees; Compensation
There is established an advisory board to the office which shall consist of at least 15 members appointed by the Governor who as a group have training, experience, or special knowledge concerning the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect, emotional disability, foster care, teenage pregnancy, juvenile delinquency, law enforcement, pediatrics, health care, drug […]
§ 49-5-73. Applicability of “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act”; Consideration of Matters in Mitigation of Conviction
A determination by the department regarding preliminary or fingerprint records checks under this article, or any action by the department revoking, suspending, or refusing to grant or renew a license based upon such determination, shall constitute a contested case for purposes of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” except that any […]
§ 49-5-74. Administration of Article
The department is authorized to provide by regulation for the administration of this article. History. Code 1981, § 49-5-74 , enacted by Ga. L. 1985, p. 963, § 1. Editor’s notes. Former Code Section 49-5-74 was redesignated as Code Section 49-5-73 by Ga. L. 1985, p. 963, § 1.
§ 49-5-90. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Child in care” means any person under the age of 17 years who has been admitted to, is cared for, or resides in a facility. “Commissioner” means the commissioner of human services or his designee. “Corrective order” means an order by the commissioner detailing the findings of the […]