On March 6th, Voices for Georgia’s Children and our 30 nonprofit partners joined forces to host Children’s Day at the Capitol 2017. Now in its sixth year, Children’s Day is a unique celebration that brings together organizations, advocates, and supporters from all across Georgia to show elected officials, decision makers, and the public that although we cover a wide range of issues, we are united as one powerful voice on behalf of Georgia’s children.

Dressed in their chef coats and hats, Culinary Arts students from South Forsyth High in Cumming, GA greeted guests and handed out snacks to highlight the real-life experiences they have gained in the Hospital and Tourism Career Pathway. Their legislators, Senator Michael Williams and Representatives Todd Jones and Sheri Gilligan, officially announced Children’s Day at the Capitol to the Georgia General Assembly.

As a part of Children’s Day, Voices hosted the third annual #Champs4Kids photo contest inviting everyone to share what makes them a champion for children. The winning pictures from the GA Criminal Justice Coordinating Council and Jyll Walsh can be seen below.

Between the delicious snacks and selfies, Children’s Day celebrated the significant gains Georgia’s children have made in recent years and helped bring awareness to the many issues still faced by our most crucial asset. Big thanks to our partners and to all of you who attended or participated virtually!

Children’s Day 2017 Partners

9to5, National Association of Working Women

Alliance Theatre

American Academy of Pediatrics – Georgia Chapter

Barton Child Law and Policy Center

Black Child Development Institute – Atlanta

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta

Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL)

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Strong4Life

Children’s Museum of Atlanta

CHRIS 180

Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

Georgia CASA

Georgia Center for Child Advocacy

Georgia Child Care Association

Georgia Department of Public Health

GA DFCS Office of Prevention and Family Support

GEEARS: Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students

GAHPERD

Georgia Public Library Service

Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network

GUIDE, Inc.

HealthMPowers

JUSTGeorgia

Mental Health America of Georgia

Metro Atlanta YMCA

Prevent Child Abuse Georgia

Reach Out and Read Georgia

Together Georgia Provider Alliance

United Way of Greater Atlanta