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Georgia Appleseed Center for Law & Justice Essentials

This is what showing up for justice looks like. Because of this community, Georgia Appleseed is able to expand our work keeping kids in school, strengthening behavioral health supports, and advancing housing justice across the state. Together, we raised over $446,000 at Roaring for Justice—fueling the work ahead and the families we serve every day. Thank you for showing up, giving generously, and believing in our mission. There’s more to do, and we’re just getting started. If you missed the event but want to be part of this work, you can still give here: https://gaappleseed.org/roaring-donation/

Georgia Appleseed is hiring a contract Data & Case Management Support Assistant. We're looking for someone who enjoys working with data, maintaining accurate records, and supporting a mission-driven team. ✔ Data entry and recordkeeping ✔ Hybrid schedule (one day/week in office) ✔ 10–15 hours/week during the school year ✔ $17–$22/hour depending on experience Applications due July 12. Learn more and apply: https://gaappleseed.org/join-our-team-data-case-management-support-assistant #Hiring #DataEntry #NonprofitJobs #StudentAdvocacy

Georgia attorneys: Want to build your skills advocating for students with disabilities? Join Georgia Appleseed on September 3 at 12 PM for Your First IEP Meeting: What Every Attorney Should Know Before Sitting at the Table, a practical introductory CLE for attorneys interested in pro bono special education advocacy. Using a realistic student scenario, presenters Jack Grote and Mary Kathryn Velazquez will walk through what to review, what to ask, how to prepare a student and family, how to advocate during an IEP meeting, and what to do when issues remain unresolved. No prior special education experience is required. Presented with the Young Lawyers Division State Bar of Georgia Child Protection and Advocacy Committee. Register here: https://gabar.zoom.us/meeting/register/-n3sc1o8Q0O_E_1MOxQRSw

What does legislative session look like for Georgia Appleseed? For our Legal & Policy Director, Darlene, it’s a full day of education, collaboration, and advancing smart policy solutions for Georgia’s children and families. In one day at the Capitol, she: Spoke with the Georgia Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention about the role schools can play in identifying student distress early and connecting children to support through school-based behavioral health. Joined advocates at New Americans Celebration to support efforts to expand healthcare access by integrating internationally trained doctors into Georgia’s workforce — a reform we’ve worked on for years. Stood alongside bipartisan leaders at a press conference supporting innovative housing reforms. This is what policy change looks like: sharing research, educating lawmakers, building relationships, and working across the aisle to improve systems for Georgia families. Stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes from the legislative session.

Strong communities help children stay connected, supported, and on track for success. Georgia Appleseed was glad to join more than 300 attendees at the recent Georgia Family Connection Partnership Conference on Jekyll Island. Jack Grote presented “Keeping Students on Track: Preventing Discipline and Supporting Success,” and he and Darlene C. Lynch brought our See Me exhibit, which shares the stories and lived experiences of young people in Georgia’s foster care system. Thank you to Georgia Family Connection Partnership for bringing together partners from across the state who are working to build stronger communities for Georgia’s children and families. Learn more about See Me and explore practical resources for families, educators, advocates, and community partners: https://gaappleseed.org/resource/see-me/ https://gaappleseed.org/resources-search/ #GeorgiaAppleseed #GaFCP #SeeMe #SchoolJustice

NEXT WEEK: Learn how Georgia's new eviction record sealing law can open doors to stable housing! Join the Georgia Healthy Housing Coalition and Georgia ACT on Wednesday, October 14, at 3 p.m. for a free webinar covering the new law and opportunities to seal eligible eviction records. Register now and help spread the word! https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_lyQPORjQGenQIv1ZuToXg#/registration #HousingJustice #EvictionSealing #GeorgiaHousing #FreeWebinar

Tenant voices belong at the center of housing policy. A new Shelterforce article highlights how advocates across the South are organizing to advance tenants’ rights, including work here in Georgia to educate renters and lawmakers about the Safe at Home Act and the need for safe, stable housing. Georgia Appleseed is proud to be part of this work through the Georgia Healthy Housing Coalition, bringing together tenants, advocates, and policymakers to push for healthier homes for Georgia’s children and families. Click to read the full article: https://shelterforce.org/2026/06/03/advocates-in-the-south-get-organized-to-advance-tenants-rights/ #HealthyHousing #TenantRights #HousingJustice #SafeAtHome #georgiaappleseed

59%. Among ninth graders already at higher risk of justice-system involvement, 59% of those suspended out of school later became involved in the justice system, according to research highlighted by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. For students suspended for five days or more, it was 64%. Those numbers are a stark reminder that what happens when a student gets in trouble at school can have consequences far beyond just missing class. That’s why Georgia Appleseed works to keep students connected to school. We provide direct legal guidance to students and families, and also work with schools and communities to promote discipline practices that support students, address challenging behavior, and keep classrooms safe and productive. School discipline shouldn’t put a young person on a path toward the justice system. Know a student who needs help? Request our support at referastudent.org. Read the Annie E. Casey Foundation article: https://www.aecf.org/blog/students-suspended-out-of-school-in-ninth-grade-face-greater-risk-of-juvenile-justice-involvement #SchoolJustice #EducationEquity #JuvenileJustice #StudentSupport #GeorgiaChildren

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