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2010 Emory Summer Child Advocacy Program
Participating Organizations
Georgia Statewide Internship Listings

Read more about our summer internship program here. Thanks.

Internships outside the Atlanta area (open to students from all graduate schools):

Title: Advo-Kids CASA
Contact Person: Nadine Tyft, Executive Director
Address: 141 Solomon St.
Griffin, GA 30223
Phone: 770-820-9195
Fax:  770-467-2207
Email: nadine.tyft@advo-kidscasa.org
Type Of Student: Placement requires social work student.
Job Description: Assist in monthly follow-up with volunteers assigned CASA cases by the court by personal interview with CASA volunteers; document CASA volunteer activities and case contacts; perform related agency documentation; assist Advocacy coordinator in determining assignments of new CASA cases to volunteers; facilitate application process for new volunteers and contribute input related to CASA volunteer applicant screening interviews; assist in delivery of pre-service volunteer training as needed.
Qualities: Rudimentary knowledge of Georgia child welfare system/principal as well as basic familiarity with juvenie justice system; component/roles; basic understanding of family systems; good listening, verbal and written skills; must pass criminal background check (independent of Emory University's background check).
Other: Looking for sincere care for the well-being of children; candidate must be objective and non-judgemental.
Research Project: Yes
Title: Special Assistant Attorney General  - Barrow County and Dawson County
Contact Person: Laurie-Ann Fallon
Address: Law Offices of Ashley Willcott 227 Sandy Springs Place
Suite D-318
Atlanta, GA 30328
Phone: 404-808-0436
Fax: 678-226-4074
Email: lafallon@gmail.com
Type Of Student: Placement requires law students.
Job Description: Intern will accompany attorney to Court and assist with hearing preparation, including talking to Case Managers and witnesses. Intern will have opportunity to draft pleadings and court orders, as well as work on research projects. If intern is a rising 3L, the intern will be allowed to actively participate in hearings. Work and responsibilities are tailored to the needs of the office and in conjunction with experience that intern both has and wishes to gain.
Qualities: Willing to work with all levels of experience. Wish to have an intern who is ready and willing to learn and can adjust to the unpredictability of juvenile court.
Other: There is no specific office space. When not in Court, the intern can work from his/her home. Will provide any office supplies needed, and if necessary, can provide a laptop for the intern.
Research Project: Yes.
Title: Catoosa County Juvenile Court
Contact Person: Tammy Hardin
Address: P.O. Box 1600
Ringgold, GA  30736
Phone: 706-935-4901
Fax:  706-935-4909
Email: tammymhardin@ymail.com
Type Of Student: Placement requires law student.
Job Description: The intern will be working with The Honorable Bryant Henry in juvenile courts in Walker and Dade Counties. Intern will also work with court administrators, other judges, DFCS, DJJ, district attorney, public defender, SAAG, GAL, and CASA programs.
Qualities:
Other: We are located in Northwest Georgia just off I-75, about 20 minutes south of Chattanooga & about 2 hours north of Atlanta.
Research Project: No.
Title: Chatham County Juvenile Court
Contact Person: The Honorable John W. Beam, Jr.
Address: 197 Carl Griffin Drive
Savannah, Georgia  31405
Phone: 912-652-6703
Fax: 912-652-6772
Email: jwbeam@chathamcounty.org
Type Of Student: This placement requires a law student.
Job Description: Serve as guardian ad litem for limited number of children; conduct investigations as a part of guardian ad litem role; perform statistical research on a project related to deprivation/TPR cases; participate in ILP reviews; work with SAAG, CASA, defense attorney, DFCS to learn their roles.
Qualities: Intern will have completed one year of law school; experience volunteering with church or other non-profits working with children.
Other: Housing in Savannah can be an issue--be prepared to locate adequate housing. You must have your own transportation.
Research Project: No.
Title: Douglas County Juvenile Court
Contact Person: The Honorable Peggy Walker
Address: 8700 Hospital Drive
Douglasville, GA  30134
Phone: 770-920-7245
Fax:
Email: pwalker@co.douglas.ga.us
Type Of Student: This placement requires a law student.
Job Description: Intern will continue work on chapter for Benchbook about the impact of family violence on children and on adapting National Council Bench Cards for use in Georgia.
Qualities: Intern will have excellent research and writing skills, be self motivated, and demonstrate in interest in child development.
Other:
Research Project: Yes.
Title: Floyd County Juvenile Court
Contact Person: The Honorable Timothy A. Pape
Address: 3 Government Plaza, Suite 202
Rome, Georgia  30161
Phone: 706-291-5180
Fax: 706-291-5247
Email: papet@floydcountyga.org
Type Of Student: This placement requires a law student.
Job Description: Student will work with the Judge and the Court's Attorney Guardian ad Litem assisting in legal research, developing a child placement protocol between the attorney GAL and local agencies, and assisting the Attorney GAL in representing children in court.
Qualities: Self-starter, motivation to learn, needs little supervision, will create own opportunities to help the organization and enhance the experience.
Other: Court is a mid-sized court allowing for an opportunity to experience all aspects of Juvenile Law without getting lost. Court has full-time Attorney Guardian ad Litem who will assist the judge in supervision and sharing experience.
Research Project: Yes.
Title: Newton County Juvenile Court
Contact Person: The Honorable Sheri C. Roberts
Address: 1132 Usher Street, Room 119
Covington, GA 30014
Phone: 770-784-2060
Fax: 770-784-2065
Email: tgordy@co.newton.ga.us
Type Of Student: This placement requires a law student.
Job Description: Extensive legal research as directed by Judge; assisting with implementation of procedures designed to improve deprivation issues within the court; various projects as assigned.
Qualities: Second year law student with strong research and writing skills, self-motivated, works well independently, organized and efficient.
Other: Newton County Juvenile Court is located in Covington, GA. Our court has multiple grant funded programs that serve the youth of our county. We are a new court in the Court Improvement Initiative, and the intern selected to serve our court will be heavily involved in the process of implementing new procedures to improve deprivation issues in relation to the court and various agencies.
Research Project: Yes.
Title: Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children
Contact Person: Melissa Carter
Address: 55 Park Place, Suite 410
Atlanta, Georgia  30303
Phone: 404-656-4244
Fax: 404-656-5200
Email: mcarter@oca.ga.gov
Type Of Student: This placement requires a law student.
Job Description: Legal research and writing (white papers), child welfare policy development, legislative drafting, attendance at various meetings and trainings, investigation of foster care cases referred to OCA.
Qualities: 1L or 2L, demonstrated legal research and writing competencies, independent, self-starter, professional in interactions with others, interest in or commitment to juvenile law and/or child welfare polic, eagerness to learn.
Other: Two potential placement locations (Macon or Atlanta), some travel between offices required (max 1x/week; carpooling w/ other staff available), opportunity for exposure to law, policy and practice/casework but limited (if any) direct client representation in court.
Research Project: Yes.

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