Awards

CHRIS Kids has been recognized with several awards, including:

• 2008 Guardian Angel Award from the Atlanta Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce.
  
• 2006 Above and Beyond Award by the Georgia Department of Human Resources in recognition of CHRIS Kids' unwavering commitment and advocacy for the prevention of child abuse and our continued dedication in the field of child welfare.
  
• 2004 Magnolia Award for Special Achievement in Affordable Housing from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.
  
• Managing for Excellence Award by the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta.
  
• Outstanding Agency of the Year by Georgia Association of Homes and Services for Children.
  
• Valuing Diversity Award by United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta.
  
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Award by Emory University.
  
• In 2003, our CEO, Kathy Colbenson, was awarded the Dan Bradley Humanitarian Award by the Human Rights Campaign.