Rescue The Fosters w/ GA. DIVISION OF FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES WHISTLEBLOWER - Donna Buttafuoco

Donna Buttafuoco earned a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Georgia and has dedicated her career to advocating for families, child welfare reform, and mental health services. With a deep passion for protecting vulnerable populations, Donna serves as a Ninth District Opportunity Health & Mental Health Advisory Committee Member, where she provides critical input and recommendations to improve healthcare and mental health services for underserved communities. She is also an active United Way Mental & Behavioral Health Committee Member, focusing on education, advocacy, and systemic change. In her role as a case manager for a non-profit health and mental health clinic, Donna works directly with underserved populations, ensuring they receive the care and resources they need.

Donna’s passion for advocacy is driven by her firsthand experience within Georgia’s Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS), where she observed how bureaucracy, personal biases, and financial incentives often take precedence over the best interests of children and families. This experience has fueled her commitment to advocating for meaningful reform. As a mother of five successful children, Donna understands the importance family plays in a child's well-being and is dedicated to advocating for systemic changes so that families are strengthened, not torn apart.

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