The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Children with Diabetes
(Separate Website)
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, known as "IDEA," is a federal law that requires states to provide a "free, appropriate public education" to children with disabilities so that they can be educated to the greatest extent possible along with all other children. Qualifying children are entitled to special education and related services at no cost to their parents. This web site provides more information.
By: Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund
A Family's Guide to the Child Welfare System
(Separate Website)
A guide for families in the child welfare system including experiences other families have had, laws and policies, and ways to advocate for a family's rights.
By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Relative Adoption: Issues about Access to Education
A school must allow the child to go to school for 30 days while waiting for proof of age, residence, or other requirements. The school may give more time for special reasons. The family?and not the school?should make the decision about the type of relationship that helps the family.
By: Georgia Legal Services Program
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Safety at School
Georgia's Toll-Free School Safety Hotline
(Separate Website)
Mission of Georgia's School Safety Program: To provide a safe and secure school environment conducive to learning with the cooperation of students, parents, teachers, school administrators, and the community.
The Toll-free School Safety Hotline: 1-877-SAY-STOP
On August 14, 1998 the Georgia Department of Education announced the arrival of Georgia's toll-free, anonymous 1-877-SAY-STOP (1-877-729-7867) school safety hotline. 1-877-SAY-STOP is the nation's first state-sponsored school safety hotline and is one example of the Georgia Safety and Violence Task Force's accomplishments.
By: Georgia Department of Education
Miscellaneous Information
EarnBenefits Online
(Separate Website)
Find out about childcare subsidies and other benefits that might help your family
By: Seedco
Juvenile Court Glossary of Terms
(Separate Website)
This document contains a list of terms frequently used in juvenile court case and their definitions.
By: Cobb County Juvenile Court
Your Guide to the Court System in Georgia
Handbook developed by the Southern Center for Human Rights to guide you through the courts (including the juvenile justice system) in Georgia
By: Southern Center for Human Rights
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Child Care Issues
Childcare Resources
Healthy Child Care in Georgia
(Separate Website)
The Healthy Child Care Georgia Project is a collaborative effort of health professionals, child care providers, and families working in partnership to improve the health and well-being of children in child care settings. These web pages contain an array of information about child care resources in Georgia, including: (1) Infant Growth & Development Information, (2) Handbook for Child Care Center Directors, (3) SIDS / Other Infant Death Information and Counseling Program.
By: Georgia Department of Public Health
Information about Child Care Resources from the Georgia Child Care Council
(Separate Website)
This website provides resources and referral information for parents and providers, a list of funding resources, contractor information, information for employers and businesses, information for child care policy makers, and information about serving children with special needs.
By: The Georgia Child Care Council
Subsidized Child Care - Children and Parent Services (CAPS) Program
(Separate Website)
The State of Georgia’s Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) program helps Georgia families pay for early childhood and school age care programs. Subsidized care is available for children from age birth to age 13, or up to age 18 if the child has special needs. CAPS is available in all of Georgia’s 159 counties. These web pages provide information on (1) Income Requirements, (2) Work Requirements, (3) Child Care Resources, (4) Child Care Providers, and (5) Answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
By: Georgia Division of Family and Children Services
EarnBenefits Online
(Separate Website)
Find out about childcare subsidies and other benefits that might help your family
By: Seedco
Apply for CAPS (Child and Parent Services)
(Separate Website)
When parents are working, they need reliable, affordable childcare in their communities. For some families, the cost of childcare is a burden that makes it hard to pay all of the bills.
The Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) program helps families in Georgia pay for early childhood and school age care and education programs. Parents or guardians who have a limited income and are working, attending school, or in training may qualify to receive subsidized child care. Subsidized care is available for children from age birth to age 13 or up to age 18 if the child has special needs.
By: Department of Family and Children Services
Benefits For Children (Social Security)
(Separate Website)
About 3.8 million children receive approximately $1.6 billion each month because one or both of their parents are disabled, retired or deceased. Those dollars help to provide the necessities of life for family members and help to make it possible for those children to complete high school. When a parent becomes disabled or dies, Social Security benefits help to stabilize the family’s financial future.
By: Social Security Administration
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Family and Medical Leave Act
Checklist for Family and Medical Leave Act Claims
(Separate Website)
This checklist is a summary of detailed statutes and regulations and should be used only as a shorthand way of identifying claims under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Please consult an attorney to get an evaluation of your claims. The document is PDF format.
By: National Employment Law Project (NHELP)
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
(Separate Website)
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides certain employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year. It also requires that their group health benefits be maintained during the leave.
FMLA is designed to help employees balance their work and family responsibilities by allowing them to take reasonable unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons. It also seeks to accommodate the legitimate interests of employers and promote equal employment opportunity for men and women. This web page contains information and links to: (1) laws and regulations, (2) facts sheets, (3) compliance guides for employers, (4) answers to common questions about the FMLA, and much more.
By: U.S. Department of Labor
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Taxes and Childcare
Frequently Asked Tax Questions About the Child Care Credit
(Separate Website)
This web page answers common questions about tax credits that you can claim on your tax filings relating to child care expenses.
By: Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury
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Frequently Asked Tax Questions About the Earned Income Tax Credit
(Separate Website)
This web page answers common questions about the Earned Income Tax Credit for families with children.
By: Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury
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Child and Dependent Care Credit
(Separate Website)
If you paid someone to care for a child or a dependent so you could work, you may be able to reduce your tax by claiming the credit for child and dependent care expenses on your federal income tax return, according to the IRS.
By: Internal Revenue Service
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$50 Supplement and Emergency Cash Grant for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
DFCS adopted regulations on the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program providing for a $50.00 per month, per child additional TANF supplement. The regulations also provide for an emergency grant called: GRG Emergency/Crisis Intervention Services Payment (CRISP), which is a one time only cash payment equal to up to 3 times the maximum TANF benefit for the Assistance Unit (AU) size.
By: Georgia Legal Services Program
Linking Child Care Development and Housing Development: Tools for Child Care Providers and Advocates
(Separate Website)
Linking Child Care Development and Housing Development: Tools for Child Care Providers and Advocates, a discussion of policy collaborations and development partnerships between the fields of child care and housing development.
By: National Economic Development and Law Center
Child Care Resource Development
Child Care Resources from the Employment & Training Administration
(Separate Website)
This web site contains information about child care, including links to: (1) Guide to Child Care, (2) National Network for Child Care, (3) Child Care Online, (4) A Child Care Primer for Parents, (5) NaniNet, (6) I Love My Nanny, (7) Child Care Aware, (8) Child Care Articles, and (9) Child Care Experts.
By: U.S. Department of Labor
Common Questions About Getting a License to Provide Child Care in Georgia
(Separate Website)
Questions and answers about child care program licensing in Georgia covering topics such as licensing, complaint procedures, criminal background investigations, and the nurses aid registry.
By: Georgia Department of Human Resources, Office of Regulatory Services
Early Childhood Facilities Development and Finance in Low-Income Neighborhoods
(Separate Website)
Early Childhood Facilities Development and Finance in Low-Income Neighborhoods • An outline discussion on why facilities are important to the field of early childhood care and education.
By: National Economic Development and Law Center
Family Child Care Initiatives in Low-Income Neighborhoods
(Separate Website)
Family Child Care Initiatives in Low-Income Neighborhoods - An outline discussion on why CDCs undertake family child care and the kinds of expertise CDCs lack in this area.
By: National Economic Development and Law Center
(Separate Website)
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