Georgia Code
Chapter 5 - Programs and Protection for Children and Youth
Article 1 - Children and Youth Services

§ 49-5-1. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 49-5-2. Purpose of Article - The purpose of this article is to promote, safeguard, and...

§ 49-5-3. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: provided that these...

§ 49-5-4. Other State Departments, Agencies, Officers, and Employees to Assist Department - It shall be the duty of all other state departments,...

§ 49-5-4.1. Child Welfare Agency Public Scorecard Established - History. Code 1981, § 49-5-4.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 49-5-5. Powers and Duties of Board; Rules and Regulations for Training Schools and Other Facilities - History. Ga. L. 1963, p. 81, § 6.

§ 49-5-6. Merit System to Conform to Federal Standards; Power to Employ and Contract for Professional Services; Employment and Dismissal Procedures; Membership in State Retirement System - History. Ga. L. 1963, p. 81, § 8; Ga. L....

§ 49-5-7. Development and Administration of Public Child Welfare and Youth Services - History. Ga. L. 1963, p. 81, § 9; Ga. L....

§ 49-5-8. Powers and Duties of Department - History. Ga. L. 1963, p. 81, § 11; Ga. L....

§ 49-5-8.1. Short-Term Babysitting of Child in Foster Care; Reasonable and Prudent Parent Standard - History. Code 1981, § 49-5-8.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 49-5-9. Use of Public and Private Institutions and Agencies; Inspections; Examination and Control of Children Not in Department’s Facilities - History. Ga. L. 1963, p. 81, § 12.

§ 49-5-12. Licensing and Inspection of Child Welfare Agencies; Standards; Revocation or Refusal of License; Penalties; Violations - (i.1) A children’s transition care center shall serve no more...

§ 49-5-12.1. Penalties for Violation of Child Welfare Agency Laws and Regulations - may be subject to a civil penalty, to be imposed...

§ 49-5-12.2. Immunity From Liability - Any caregiver or other entity under contract with the department...

§ 49-5-12.3. Definitions; Annual Inspection of Child Welfare Agency - History. Code 1981, § 49-5-12.3 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 49-5-13. Private Child Care Learning Centers Not Required to Meet Federal Adult-Child Ratio - Nothing in this article or any rules and regulations adopted...

§ 49-5-15. Notice as to Child Brought Into State for Placement or Adoption; Bond; Certificate as to Foster Home; Reports - No person shall bring or send into the state any...

§ 49-5-16. Power of Department to Contract; Acceptance of Children From Federal Courts for Compensation - History. Ga. L. 1963, p. 81, § 17.

§ 49-5-17. Power of Department to Accept and Use Gifts - The department is authorized and empowered to receive, accept, hold,...

§ 49-5-18. Instituting or Intervening in Legal Proceedings - The commissioner is authorized to institute or to intervene in...

§ 49-5-19. Annual Report on Children and Youth Services - The commissioner shall prepare and publish in print or electronically...

§ 49-5-20. Existing Charters of Charitable Institutions - Nothing in this article shall be deemed to revoke any...

§ 49-5-21. Penalties for Aiding, Harboring, or Encouraging Escapees or Hindering Their Apprehension - History. Ga. L. 1963, p. 81, § 16; Ga. L....

§ 49-5-22. Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Programs to Provide Toilet Facilities Screened for Privacy - History. Code 1981, § 49-5-22 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 49-5-23. Obtaining Information on Recall Notices - History. Code 1981, § 49-5-23 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 49-5-24. Interagency Efforts to Gather and Share Comprehensive Data; Legislative Findings; State-Wide System for Sharing Data Regarding Care and Protection of Children; Interagency Data Protocol; Interagency Agreements; Waivers From Certain Federal... - Each such agency shall provide information in written or electronic...

§ 49-5-25. Maternity Supportive Housing Residences - History. Code 1981, § 49-5-25 , enacted by Ga. L....