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DFCS-CPS works overtime to curb backlog

Posted on June 29, 2014 by gacoalition4childprotectionreform1

By Kerry Kavanaugh 11 Alive http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/local/DFCS-backlog-puts-thousands-of-children-at-risk/ngSXP/ ATLANTA — Thousands of Georgia children are potentially at risk because of a backlog at the Department of Family and Children Services, according to the agency’s interim director, Bobby Cagle. “As soon as I … Continue reading →

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Georgia has the sixth worst child fatality rate in the nation

Posted on April 22, 2014 by gacoalition4childprotectionreform1

11Alive Staff, WXIA 7:14 p.m. EST March 4, 2014 A report given to Congress by the Georgia Department of Health and Human Services says Georgia has the sixth worst child fatality rate in the nation. ATLANTA — A report given … Continue reading →

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Things AREN’T Always As They Appear To Be

Posted on April 19, 2014 by gacoalition4childprotectionreform1

Wrongful Death Case Against DFCS December 4, 2013 by Sammons & Carpenter, P.C. Our Atlanta wrongful death lawyers have followed the tragic news stories about the deaths of Georgia children and accusations that the state government is not doing enough … Continue reading →

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