Georgia Code Title 49. Social Services § 49-5-222

(1) Services shall be child and family centered and give priority to keeping children with their families. Families shall be fully involved in all aspects of planning and delivery of services; however, no family shall be required to accept services for any family member;

(2) Services shall be community based, with decision-making responsibility and management at the community level;

(3) Services shall be comprehensive, addressing the child's physical, educational, social, and emotional needs;

(4) Agency resources and services shall be shared and coordinated with written interagency agreements detailing linkages;

(5) Services shall be provided in the least restrictive setting consistent with effective services and as close to the child's home as appropriate;

(6) Services shall address the unique needs and potential of each child and shall be sufficiently flexible to meet the individual needs of the child and family;

(7) Services shall promote early identification and intervention;

(8) Services shall be culturally and ethnically sensitive;

(9) All legal rights of these children shall be protected; and

(10) The parent or guardian shall be involved in the development of the individualized plan and the delivery of services as defined by the individualized plan.