CHANGING LIVES S+P, INC. GA
In plain words: { summary: During an incident, a child bit a staff member, and the child was later taken to the hospital. A video showed the staff member putting the child in a chokehold. Police later arrested the staff member on charges of cruelty to children and assault. } Our summary of the state's report. The state's own wording follows.
During this process, Resident #2 bit Staff B. Lastly, the IIF stated that Staff B was arrested on cruelty to children allegations and Resident #2 was transported to the hospital for evaluation and treatment. [...] Staff A further stated that Resident #2 stated that Staff B choked Resident #2 and he/she could not breathe. [...] Review on June 10, 2026 of the ring camera video revealed that Staff B was seen on the ground with Resident #2 in what appeared to be a chokehold. [...] Review on June 12, 2026 of the police report, dated April 5, 2026 that at approximately 1900 hours Staff B was arrested on allegations of aggravated assault, cruelty to children in the first degree, and 3 counts of cruelty to children in the 3rd degree for allegedly placing Resident #2 in a chokehold while punching Resident #2 for an extensive period of time in the presence of three juveniles.
From the state's report. Deficiency cited, severity D, incident survey. "[...]" marks text left out between sentences.
NORTH GEORGIA ANGEL HOUSE, INC GA
According to the report, Resident #1 indicated that the staff members at the facility would not allow him/her to call Law Enforcement or Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for medical attention. It was further revealed that Resident #1 ran away from the facility for a short period of time. Lastly, it was reported that Resident #1 returned and waited on the facility front porch for law enforcement and EMS that brought him/her to hospital. [...] According to the report, Resident #2, Resident #3, and Resident #4 went to a truck stop where they were picked up by an adult male who brought them to a motel where six (6) men allegedly sexually assaulted them. It was further revealed that local law enforcement was called to the motel and two of the men were subsequently arrested.
From the state's report. Deficiency cited, severity D, licensure complaint survey. "[...]" marks text left out between sentences.
BETH-ESTER MINISTRIES, INC. - RESTORATION HOUSE GA
In plain words: { summary: State reviews showed past facility incidents. These included youth engaging in sexual acts on social media, self-harm, running away, physical fights, hospitalizations for suicide concerns and pregnancy, and crisis center calls. } Our summary of the state's report. The state's own wording follows.
Review on January 14, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. of a list of significant incidents reported by the facility in the previous 36 months to another state entity revealed the following reportable incidents: 1) On 3/30/23, a youth was caught performing sexual acts with men on social media. [...] 3) On 6/20/23, a youth was taken to the hospital for cutting his/her arms and legs. [...] 8) On 9/26/23, a youth ran away from work. [...] 10) On 10/11/23, a youth was taken to the hospital for treatment due to a physical altercation with another youth. [...] 13) On 12/4/23, a youth was taken to the hospital for suicidal thoughts and statements. [...] One youth was taken to the hospital to be checked out due to being pregnant. [...] 22) On 3/24/24, a local crisis center was called due to youth cutting his/herself and swallowing glass. [...] 28) On 6/25/24, a youth was 1013’d for suicide attempt. [...] 42) On 10/21/25, a youth was 1013’d for attempting suicide.
From the state's report. Deficiency cited, severity E, licensure complaint survey. "[...]" marks text left out between sentences.
(GA00184433) Findings Include: Review on September 7, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. of the Intake Information form for intake GA00184433 revealed that Resident #1 rushed Staff A and Staff A slammed Resident #1 into the wall to stop Resident #1 from lunging into him/her. [...] Finally, Staff B stated that Resident #1 was brought back to the group home by law enforcement. [...] Finally, Resident #2 stated that Resident #1 left the group home and was brought back by the police. [...] The investigation revealed that upon resident interview, staff interviews and documentation review, Staff A engaged in a confrontation with Resident #1 that resulted in corporal punishment being used by Staff A against Resident #1.
From the state's report. Deficiency cited, severity D, incident survey. "[...]" marks text left out between sentences.
