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A report of the findings and recommendations born out of the Governor's Action Group for Safe Children was released in January
2003. The report identified corrective systemic options and practices and recommendations.
2 nd Quarter Report: The Division hosted a series of four Regional PSSF Training and Networking Sessions in March of 2003.
More than 500 county department directors, supervisors, cps/placement staff and community based providers attended the regional
sessions. Information was provided on the PSSF Program, federal and state funding objectives and desired outcomes for children and
families served by the state of Georgia. Relevant information was shared on the CFSR process, findings and recommendations for
program improvement, with particular emphasis on the current array of services and the development of supports and services in under
resourced counties.
The sessions provided an opportunity for staff and providers to assess on a regional level the current array of supports and services
funded by the PSSF program, identify geographical gaps in service accessibility and begin resource development planning discussions
to assure that a full continuum of services are accessible statewide.
Targeted PSSF funding for the FFY 03 cycle has effectively increased the number, quality and array of services for children and
families at-risk and children confirmed as maltreated. PSSF Services are accessible in 91% of the state with service delivery in 143 out
of 159 counties statewide.
2 nd Quarter Federal Response: HAVE YOU ACHIEVED THIS TASK? DUE DATE WAS MARCH 2003.
What can the State give us to show this has been achieved?
3 rd Quarter Report/Georgia's Reply: Work in process.
3 rd Quarter Federal Response: 3 rd . Qtr progress?
4 th Quarter Report: The Division hosted the FFY 2004 PSSF Bidders Conference in March 2003to provide information and
technical assistance to public and private non-profit entities and county DFCS interested in developing or enhancing community
service resources for children and families. More than 200 agency representatives in attendance were provided information on the
PSSF Program and funding process, federal and state funding objectives and desired outcomes for children and families served by the
state of Georgia. Relevant information was shared on the CFSR process, findings and recommendations for program improvement,
with particular emphasis on the current array of services and the development of supports and services in under resourced counties.
Counties currently un-served by PSSF Network Providers include Walton, Morgan, Jones, Wilkinson, Crawford, Peach, Marion,
Early, Miller, Baker, Turner, Coffee, Bacon, Tattnall and Evans counties.
Safe Futures – A Plan for Program Improvement
Georgia Department of Human Resources
November, 2004 Quarter 8 – Work Plan Q Page 2