The Georgia Step Up for Kids day was one of many taking place across the nation, co-sponsored by groups such as Prevent Child Abuse America, Voices for America’s Children, and the National Association of Social Workers. Voices executive director Pat Willis explained that this day was meant to keep election year politics-as-usual from taking the spotlight away from the needs of those unable to vote.

“A lot of what’s being said on the national stage is a distraction from the issues important to families that are vital to a functioning state,” said Willis.  “We’re here today to let the public know that they can make a difference by voting but we need to stay focused.  Vote and ask the candidates you’re voting for to make kids a priority.” 

The rally in downtown Atlanta in the morning included Atlanta Falcons quarterback D.J. Shockley and a host of school children who waved signs, read brief essays and gave drum performances.  The event was co-sponsored by Georgia CASA, Inc., Docs for Tots, Easter Seals North Georgia, Inc., Georgia Afterschool Investment Council, Georgia Association for Homes and Services for Children, GA EmpowerMEnt - Hearing the "ME" in the Voices of GA's Foster Youth, Georgia School Age Care Association, Inner Harbour, Interfaith Children’s Movement, National Association of Social Workers- Georgia Chapter and Prevent Child Abuse- Georgia. 

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