Together Georgia Provider Alliance Inc

TOGETHER GEORGIA PROVIDER ALLIANCE, INC. SUPPORTS VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BY STRENGTHENING AGENCIES THAT SERVE THEM. TOGETHER GEORGIA PROVIDER ALLIANCE, INC. (TG), A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, IS A STATEWIDE MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATION OF PRIVATE AGENCIES THAT PROVIDE OUT-OF-HOME, IN-HOME CARE, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES TO VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. TG PROVIDES INFORMATION, EDUCATION, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, ADVOCACY, AND LOBBYING SERVICES TO ITS MEMBER AGENCIES. TG FACILITATES COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION BETWEEN MEMBERS, OTHER CHILD WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS, AND STATE ENTITIES. TGS PRIMARY ROLE IS TO WORK ON BEHALF OF MEMBER AGENCIES THAT SERVE VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. TGS COLLECTIVE EFFORTS INCREASE AWARENESS ABOUT THE PLIGHT OF VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND YOUTH AND THE SERVICES NEEDED TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THESE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.

FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021, TG OPERATED THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS:(I) TG FACILITATES AN ANNUAL THREE-DAY MULTI-DISCIPLINARY CONFERENCE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE STAKEHOLDER COMMUNITY IN DEVELOPING EXCELLENCE IN POLICY AND PRACTICE AND AFFORD CERTIFIED TRAINING TO PROVIDERS AT A REASONABLE COST. THE CONFERENCE PROVIDES OVER 10 HOURS OF CERTIFIED EDUCATIONAL UNITS (CEUS) FOR DIRECT CARE, CLINICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF. (II) TG SPONSORS A TWO-DAY RETREAT FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS OF ITS MEMBER AGENCIES TO EDUCATE THEM ON ISSUES AND PROGRAMS THAT DIRECTLY AFFECT THEIR ORGANIZATIONS.(III)TG FACILITATES TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES ON ALL ASPECTS OF CHILD WELFARE SERVICES TO STAFF, PRIVATE PROVIDER AGENCIES, FOSTER PARENTS, AND PUBLIC AGENCY CHILD WELFARE STAFF. (IV)TG, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE OFFERS TWICE PER YEAR A NEW PROVIDER ORIENTATION. THE ORIENTATION UPDATES PARTICIPANTS ON THE CURRENT CHILD WELFARE PROVIDER ENVIRONMENT, ASSESSMENT OF NEED, AND LICENSURE/REQUIREMENTS.(V)TG SUPPORTS THE ACTIVITIES OF THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF STATE ASSOCIATIONS FOR CHILDREN (NOSAC).(VI)TG OFFERS CORPORATE PARTNER OPPORTUNITIES TO SPONSORS WHO PROVIDE PRODUCTS OR SERVICES THAT SUPPORT THE WORK OF MEMBER AGENCIES. (VII)TG PROVIDES ADVOCACY AND LOBBYING AT ALL LEVELS IN GEORGIA FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES AND THOSE AGENCIES THAT SERVE THEM.