Childkind, Inc.
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Contact Information
1990 Lakeside Parkway
Suite 350
Tucker, GA 30084
United States
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Suite 350
Tucker, GA 30084
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Our mission is to empower families caring for children involved with the child welfare system, specializing in those with special health care and developmental needs. Whether it be a child with a complex medical or developmental diagnosis, a child with maladaptive behaviors, a teenager, or a sibling group, we work hard to make it possible for parents to be successful caregivers and for their families to be sustainable.
We recognize that each child was created with as much self-evident equality as any other. A disability or complex care regimen should not be a pretext for institutionalization or health-threatening cost containment policies. Through its mission, Childkind has dedicated itself to the proposition that all children with complex medical needs and developmental or mental health needs have the right to live to their fullest potential as part of a safe, stable, and nurturing family. We are an organization committed to working with vulnerable children, focusing on supporting their parents and families.
Services and information
- Traditional 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.
Ratings and Reviews
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Dec 20, 2019
The people here do great work to change lives