ATLANTA – State Representative Erica Thomas (D-Austell) today announced that she will visit the Georgia Aquarium with 150 foster children and 70 foster parents on Sunday, May 20, 2018. The private excursion will be sponsored by the Georgia Aquarium, and Rep. Thomas will partner with CHRIS 180 for the event.

“I’m thrilled to visit the Georgia Aquarium with so many precious children and the adults who provide them with safe, loving homes,” said Rep. Thomas. “I am the first foster child to be elected to the Georgia House of Representatives, and it is a great honor to advocate for our state’s foster children in this leadership capacity. I’m hosting this event for these kids because I believe it will greatly benefit them and provide them with a unique opportunity to learn and have fun.”

CHRIS 180 is a mental health, child advocacy and family welfare provider that aims to heal children, strengthen families and build community through mental health counseling, training, providing safe housing and skill building. CHRIS 180 is one of the largest foster agencies in Georgia, and many of the children attending the event live in safe housing provided by CHRIS 180.

For more information on CHRIS 180, please click here.

Representative Erica Thomas represents the citizens of District 39, which includes portions of Cobb County. She was elected to the House of Representatives in 2014 and currently serves as House Minority Caucus Vice Chairman. She also serves on the Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight, Juvenile Justice, Retirement and Science and Technology committees.

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