April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to recognize that we each can play a part in promoting the social and emotional well-being of children and families in communities. Learn more >>
Open Arms Events in 2013
In the coming months, Open Arms of Blue Ridge will announce details on the Open Arms 6th Annual Casino Night and our 1st Annual Golf Tournament.
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August Quote of the Month
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.
Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
- Margaret Mead
CASA – Speak Up For a Child
Georgia CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) works diligently with Georgia’s children who have been removed from their homes on account of neglect or abuse. For years, CASA volunteers have helped find healthy, permanent homes for children in the state’s foster care system and put their lives back on track.
CASA volunteers aim to represent Georgia’s children on an individual level, to identify a child’s specific situation and needs, and help them into a brighter future.
To read more about Georgia CASA and hear some of their success stories, visit the Georgia CASA website.
You can also contact CASA by phone. Call local contact Diane Scoggins – 706-276-2272
Child Welfare “National Picture” – Feb. 2011
This February, 2011 report from the Children’s Welfare Information Gateway shows the facts on what’s happening to our nation’s children.
Georgia’s Children 2011 Report
Learn the facts about what’s happening to Georgia’s children in the Georgia’s Children 2011 Report from the Children’s Welfare League of America.
