Partners
Embark Georgia shares in this work with a variety of state and national partners. On the state level we work together with the public and private systems that interact with youth who are experiencing foster care or homelessness. Partners include state level Department of Education and Child Welfare Services and private community based organizations.
Nationally, Embark is one of many states working to change the story for young people experiencing foster care or homelessness. We work closely with Casey Family Programs and the National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY) as they work to help states collaborate and share best practices.
If you have any additional national resources we could list please let us know!
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| University System of Georgia |
USG
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Governing body for all two and four year public system schools.
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| Technical College System of Georgia |
TCSG
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Governing body for all technical college schools in Georgia.
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| Orange Duffel Bag Initiative |
ODBi
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Orange Duffel Bag Initiative, a 501c3, provides at-risk teens and young adults programs proven to improve their education success, ongoing advocacy, support to their guardians and caring adults, and service to the... More |
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| National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth |
NAEHCY
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Through state and federal policy and technical assistance to our members, students, and the public, we change systems so all children and youth can learn, succeed academically, and achieve their dreams.
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| Multi Agency Alliance for Children |
MAAC
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MAAC is a collaboration of nine agencies that work together to provide placement and wrap-around support to kids in the higher end of service need.
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| Great Expectations |
Great Expectations helps Virginia’s foster youth complete high school, gain access to a community college education and transition successfully from the foster care system to living independently.
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| Georgia Youth Opportunities Initiative |
GYOI
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A collaborative effort between public, private, and non-profit organizations, working to improve outcomes for youth transitioning out of foster care.
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| Georgia Department of Family and Children Services |
DFCS
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State coordinating department for all young people in foster care.
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| Georgia Department of Education |
GADoE
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State K-12 system supports McKinney-Vento eligible youth.
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| Georgia Court Appointed Special Advocates, Inc. |
Georgia CASA
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Georgia CASA develops and supports court-sanctioned, community-based affiliate programs that provide trained and supervised volunteers to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children involved in... More |
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| Fostering Success Michigan |
FSM
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Provides resources and inspiration for youth and alumni of foster care.
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| Foster Care to Success |
FCS
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Funding and scholarships for youth from foster care.
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| Casey Family Programs |
Casey
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Mission is to provide and improve – and ultimately prevent the need for – foster care.
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