Fostering Impact

We need your help today! SB 230 has been held up in the Juvenile Justice committee. Earlier this week, Chief Counsel Tom Rawlings defended and championed the bill in this committee. We would appreciate it if you would contact Chairwoman Mandi Ballinger today to express how important this bill is for expanding the amount caregivers the foster parent bill of rights includes and the amount of advocates available. Many of these caregivers are relatives who currently do not receive the benefits of the foster parent bill of rights. SB 230 was introduced by Senator Matt Brass and the Senate unanimously voted yes for its passage. In your message or phone call to Representative Ballinger please communicate you would like the same type of attentive response and vote from the Juvenile Justice committee. This bill is important for the recruitment and retention of all those taking care of children in vulnerable situations. We have until 1pm tomorrow for the committee to vote on this important piece of legislation, otherwise it will be tabled until next year. Please help us today communicate either by email or a quick phone call to her office!

Representative Mandi L. Ballinger
R-Canton
District 23
Chairman, Juvenile Justice
404.656.7153, [email protected]

Today we are pushing SB 230 towards the finish line! Fostering Impact’s Chief Counsel, Tom Rawlings defended and championed the necessary changes in committee. Expanding the current foster parent bill of rights to all caregivers and increasing their access to advocates is essential as we recruit and retain loving families and safe homes!