Georgia Cares is an independent, non-profit organization working to serve child sex trafficking victims across the state of Georgia. Georgia Cares is the single, statewide coordinating agency connecting services and treatment care for victims. Through research informed practices and evidence based assessments, the organization coordinates services to meet all needs and dimensions of a child’s wellbeing. Staff follow a victim throughout their process of treatment and recovery to lead healthy, successful lives as productive members of society.
Here are our core services:
Maintain a 24-hour hotline for victim service and response
Ensure placement in emergency beds and access to forensic interviews
Employ licensed social workers who conduct assessments to determine if a child is exploited or at-risk
In collaboration with Department of Family and Children Services, Department of Juvenile Justice, and the child’s family, we determine the best placement for a child
Ensure that costs for recovery and treatment are provided for each child
Provide continual care coordination, follow-up, and evaluation to ensure each child and their family recovers and thrives
Train communities and professionals on warning signs and resources