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2022 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4
BY REPRESENTATIVE PRESSLY
A RESOLUTION
To commend Geaux 4 Kids, Inc., and its work with children in foster care.
WHEREAS, Geaux 4 Kids was first formed by K.C. Kilpatrick as an independent,
grassroots effort; she was motivated to create Geaux 4 Kids after she became a foster parent
in 2013; this experience made her aware of the stress brought about by trying to adequately
prepare to house a foster child; and
WHEREAS, Geaux 4 Kids, Inc., was formalized in 2015 and was registered as a
501(c)(3) nonprofit organization; the organization is an advocate for children in foster care
and provides support for their well-being through various projects, programs, and
collaborations; the organization's operations were funded solely by volunteers and donations
for its first five years; and
WHEREAS, the mission of Geaux 4 Kids, Inc., is "to ease the emergency transition
of displaced children into protective custody of foster care;" its "Project Geaux Bags" helps
foster children during the first twenty-four hours after they are removed from their homes;
the bag contains essentials such as pajamas, underwear, toiletries, age-appropriate comfort
items, a school backpack, a pillow, a blanket, water, snacks, and a note of encouragement;
the bags are provided to regional offices of the Louisiana Department of Children and
Family Services, and social workers give them to children as they are relocated to a foster
home; and
WHEREAS, Geaux 4 Kids, Inc., is a truly inspiring organization that is providing
an extremely necessary yet often overlooked service to children who are uprooted. The
organization and its founder, K.C. Kilpatrick, are most deserving of the highest recognition.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend Geaux 4 Kids, Inc., and its work with
children in foster care; does hereby recognize its founder, K.C. Kilpatrick, for her inspiring
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dedication to the improvement of the transition experience for foster children; and does
hereby extend sincere wishes that Geaux 4 Kids, Inc., continues to receive the support it
needs to further its mission to aid foster children and families.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
executive director of Geaux 4 Kids, Inc.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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