Bridge Builders: Family and Children Services, Inc.

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Contact Information

433 Cherry St.
Suite 18
Macon, GA 31201
United States
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DayHours
Monday9AM - 5PM
Tuesday9AM - 5PM
Wednesday9AM - 5PM
Thursday9AM - 5PM
Friday9AM - 5PM
Saturday9AM - 5PM
Sunday9AM - 5PM

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Our Mission

Our mission is to change the face of foster care through targeted recruitment of families willing to provide a family and home to youth at increased risk due to high-risk behavior challenges and the absence of acceptance and support for their sexual identity. Bridge Builders can give a child a sense of acceptance amid societal bias and seemingly insurmountable

Circumstances. Bridge Builders serves two uniquely underserved populations: High-risk behavioral and LGBTQ. We are passionate about providing youth with a safe, nurturing environment that keeps them connected to community, family, and friends. Through our community partnerships and targeted recruitment, Bridge Builders will provide a family trained to meet these two very high-risk populations' unique needs. We embrace their differences, advocate for their interest, and show them that they are family.

Services and information

  • Traditional Foster Care
  • Specialized / Therapeutic Care
  • Emergency Foster Care
  • Respite Foster Care

Requirements to become a foster parent

The DHS assists foster families with placement and ensures the child adjusts well to their new environment. Whether you have years of parenting experience or are relatively new to the idea, they have many support options for families. You can find plenty of information on the DHS/DFCS website or call them for more assistance.

Your local licensed child placement agency also places children in the foster system with carefully matched parents. Although foster care is temporary, it's crucial to find the right fit. That's why parents get a say in age range and gender.

There are also many state support groups for foster families that provide educational resources, services, and more. Connecting with these organizations and adding to your personal support network will be invaluable.

One of the best ways to become a better parent, whether you plan on fostering a child short-term or adopting, is to read as much as you can about Georgia's foster system. For instance, recently proposed bills would help to streamline parts of the state's foster care placement system.

You can find plenty of information available online for free as well. Blogs, podcasts, and videos are all incredibly useful ways to obtain new information about fostering.

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