Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia Department 96 - GRANTS OF GOVERNOR'S OFFICE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Here’s a well-structured guide to Georgia Department 96 – GRANTS OF GOVERNOR’S OFFICE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, reflecting the compilation effective through June 4, 2025:
📚 Administrative History (Chapter 96‑1 & 96‑2)
Chapter 96‑1 (“Grant Programs”) has been updated multiple times beginning in 1994, with the latest additions in January 2010 (Rule 96‑1‑.08) (rules.sos.ga.gov).
A supplemental Chapter 96‑2 (“Administrative Rules”) was adopted on September 20, 2010 (effective October 10, 2010), formalizing administration, definitions, powers, notice, and rule-adoption procedures (rules.sos.ga.gov).
🔹 Chapter 96‑1: GRANT PROGRAMS (Rule 96‑1‑.01 – .08)
This chapter outlines grant offerings, including:
Juvenile Delinquency Prevention & Treatment – Funds community-based programs, separation protocols, quarterly and final reporting, reimbursements, and eligible local/non-profit applicants (rules.sos.state.ga.us, rules.sos.ga.gov).
Title V Prevention – Aims to deter youth delinquency via targeted funding; requires 50% matching funds and similar reporting accountability (rules.sos.state.ga.us).
Challenge Grants – Supports alternatives to detention, with reporting, eligible juvenile courts and agencies (regulations.justia.com).
Abstinence Until Marriage – Focuses on teen pregnancy prevention; eligible non‐profits, schools, faith‐based organizations (rules.sos.state.ga.us).
Juvenile Accountability Block Grants – Helps juvenile courts with technical assistance funding (rules.sos.ga.gov).
Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws – Grants aimed at curbing underage alcohol sales/use, supporting task forces & public education (rules.sos.ga.gov).
Caring Communities (System of Care) – Funds community-based prevention/intervention under Georgia’s “System of Care” framework (rules.sos.ga.gov).
System of Care: Community Strategy – Promotes emerging or existing SOC frameworks focused on education and prevention (rules.sos.ga.gov).
🔹 Chapter 96‑2: ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
• Subject 96‑2‑1: Governor’s Office for Children and Families
Rule 96‑2‑1‑.01: Creation and consolidation of the Office under OCGA 49‑5‑132 (rules.sos.ga.gov).
Rule 96‑2‑1‑.02: Administrative alignment under Planning & Budget, ability to accept federal/state/private funds, duties alongside Advisory Board, and bylaws compliance (rules.sos.ga.gov).
• Subject 96‑2‑2: Definitions
Clear definitions of key terms such as “Act”, “GOCF”, “Director”, “Board”, “Child”, “ARRA”, “JAG”, “RFP”, “SOC”, and “TANF” (rules.sos.ga.gov).
• Subject 96‑2‑3: Administration
Rule 96‑2‑3‑.01 outlines organizational structure:
Director’s authority;
Advisory Board composition (15+ members, youth representatives, juvenile system involvement);
Reimbursement of expenses;
Meeting protocols; and
Advice and federal compliance roles (rules.sos.ga.gov, rules.sos.state.ga.us, rules.sos.ga.gov).
• Subject 96‑2‑4: Functions & Powers
Rule 96‑2‑4‑.01 invests the Office with broad authority:
Succession of prior child-focused bodies;
Acceptance and appropriation of funds;
Coordination, research, policy development, interagency collaboration;
Advisory role to the Governor;
Setting statewide child service standards;
Technical assistance;
Duplication reduction; (rules.sos.state.ga.us)
Rule 96‑2‑4‑.02 outlines grant administration protocols: application submission oversight, sub-awards to communities, and expected approvals .
• Subject 96‑2‑5: Notice of Grants Administered
Rules .01–.10 summarize grants under the Office’s purview—including Byrne JAG‑ARRA, Caring Communities, Community Strategies, CBCAP, JABG, Title V & II Juvenile Justice grants, EUDL, TANF, and state-level grants (rules.sos.ga.gov).
• Subject 96‑2‑6: Adoption of Rules
Rule 96‑2‑6‑.01 establishes the right for any person to petition the Office for rule-making or amendments under the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act (OCGA § 50‑13‑1) .
📝 Summary Table
Chapter (Rules)
Topics Covered
96‑1 (.01–.08)
Various grant programs: delinquency, prevention, accountability, drinking laws, abstinence, SOC initiatives
96‑2 (Subjects .1–.6)
Office creation, definitions, admin structure, powers, grant notices, rule adoption
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