PROJECTS
Project 1: Truth in Day Care
Truth in Day Care is the Anthony DeJuan Boatwright Foundation’s signature child safety initiative focused on transparency, accountability, and informed parental choice.
Born from the tragedy involving Anthony DeJuan Boatwright, the movement works to ensure that parents receive critical information about the child care providers they trust with their children.
Our goal is simple: parents should have the information they need before choosing child care, not after something goes wrong.
Truth in Day Care is a worldwide movement advocating for transparency, safety, and accountability in child care. As former Mrs. Georgia International 2016, Jackie has long championed child advocacy and continues to push for stronger policies and reforms. Her mission is clear—ensure every child, everywhere, is safe, nurtured, and protected.
Project 3: Truth in Day Care
Federal Legislation
The work that began at the state level continues nationally.
The Anthony DeJuan Boatwright Foundation advocates for federal policies that strengthen transparency and accountability in child care and give parents access to critical information when selecting a provider.
Our federal advocacy builds upon the legislative work already undertaken in the U.S. House of Representatives and seeks to move child care safety protections forward across the country.
The fight for safer child care is not finished.
Project 2: The Blue
Heart Medal
The Blue Heart Medal, created by Jacqueline Boatwright in honor of her son, Anthony DeJuan Boatwright, recognizes children who have suffered serious injury or lost their lives while entrusted to child care.
Inspired by the symbolism of the Purple Heart, the Blue Heart Medal honors these children and the families whose lives were forever changed.
It also serves as a reminder that every child harmed in care represents a call for greater safety, accountability, and prevention.
Project 4: Raising the
Standard of Child Care
Meeting minimum requirements should be the beginning of child safety, not the end.
The Anthony DeJuan Boatwright Foundation promotes stronger safety practices, greater transparency, responsible supervision, emergency preparedness, and accountability within child care environments.
Through education, advocacy, public awareness, and collaboration, we encourage child care providers to make the protection of children their highest priority.
Project 5: ADBF Child Care Safety Seal
The ADBF Child Care Safety Seal recognizes participating child care providers that demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, transparency, accountability, and responsible care.
Through education, review, and clearly defined safety criteria, the Foundation encourages providers to go beyond minimum requirements and strengthen the environments in which children are cared for.
The Safety Seal is an independent ADBF recognition and does not replace state licensing, inspections, or regulatory oversight.
Our goal is to encourage a culture in which child safety is not simply required. It is expected.