Voices for Georgia’s Children
Voices for Georgia's Children is an organization dedicated to improving policies and systems that impact child well-being through research, advocacy, and coalition leadership.
Services
Voices for Georgia's Children focuses on improving policies and systems that affect child well-being. They conduct research, lead advocacy campaigns, and serve as trusted partners in legislative processes. Their services include equipping policymakers with information about challenges children face, evaluating programs like the BOOST grants program, and offering comprehensive resources including reports, factsheets, and videos. They also provide legislative resources such as state resources, legislative updates, and advocacy videos.
Research and Advocacy for Child Well-Being
Voices for Georgia's Children leads extensive research and advocacy to address inequities in systems and disparities in child outcomes. The organization furnishes policymakers with invaluable data and supports coalitions that aim to effect policy and systems changes. Their research spans a wide range of topics related to child well-being, organized in an easy-to-use reference guide, facilitating informed decision-making for better child outcomes.
Initiatives
Voices for Georgia's Children runs several key initiatives aimed at enhancing child well-being in Georgia. Notable initiatives include Georgia PreK Week, focused on early education, and Free Your Feels, which seeks to address mental health issues among children and adolescents. They also emphasize the importance of unstructured playtime in schools, supported by policies like House Bill 1283. Furthermore, the organization leads the Child and Adolescent Health Coalition to address health-related issues affecting young people.
Policy Focus Areas
Voices for Georgia's Children concentrates on several critical policy areas including early education, health, family stability, fair treatment, and quality out-of-school time. They advocate for high-quality, affordable early education and child care, access to fresh and locally-grown foods in childcare centers, and improved health outcomes. They support policies like dyslexia screening, increased funding for Georgia's Pre-K Program, and literacy instruction. Additionally, they work to increase insurance coverage for children, improve access to behavioral healthcare, and promote health equity.
Location and Contact Information
Voices for Georgia's Children is headquartered at 75 Marietta Street NW, Suite 401, Atlanta, Georgia 30303. This central location facilitates their advocacy and coalition-building efforts aimed at improving the well-being of children across Georgia.