Category Archives: General

For More Active Children – Provide More Toys

The American College of Sports Medicine released a summary of a study in which children were offered varying choices in toys to play with.  Those with the most choices played longer and with more physical activity than those who were … Continue reading

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Fact Sheet on Head Start & Georgia Pre-K

Head Start and Georgia Pre-K meet the early education needs of thousands of Georgia’s children. This fact sheet from Voices for Georgia’s Children is designed to provide information about the basic operations of Head Start and Georgia Pre-K and to … Continue reading

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Booster Seat Required up to Age 8 in Georgia

If your child is below the age of 8 then they need to be riding in a booster seat; it’s the law. On May 9th, 2011, Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal signed into law a bill which changes the current requirements … Continue reading

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Issues Facing Georgia’s Kids and Families

Georgia ranks 42nd nationally in indicators of child and family well being, better than the 1991 ranking of 49th, but still in the lowest 10 rankings of all states.  (2010 data). Georgia’s current system of service delivery for children in … Continue reading

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