Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Georgia
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Contact Information
1291 Stanley Road
Kennesaw, GA 30152
United States
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Kennesaw, GA 30152
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
We provide specialty foster care services for youth and families in the metro Atlanta region and the state of Georgia. Our services, which are uniquely focused on helping children, teens, and young adults with special medical, psychological, social, and emotional needs, provide youth with a family-based treatment alternative to more intensive levels of care.
At Devereux, family is everything. Our family-like atmosphere provides the individuals we serve with meaningfully engaged lives and a future of possibility, creating peace of mind for thousands of parents, siblings, and caregivers each year.
Services and information
- Traditional Foster Care
- Emergency Foster Care
- Respite Foster Care
- Adoption
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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Sep 10, 2023
Great staff, clean facility, and always a smile on their face. Always love coming to visit.
Aug 13, 2023
I was a teacher from October 2021 - May 2022. It was absolutely the worst place I have ever worked. The teachers have no rights in the school to educate their students. The DSP’s run the school and the horrible living quarters the students are housed in. The state should investigate the Kennesaw location. If someone really cared about the mental health of these poor kids, this place would be shut down.
Jul 16, 2023
Hi don’t know if y’all remember me but I used to go here a few years ago
May 28, 2023
Incredibly abusive, staff did not moniter anyone and we're making children worse. Do not send your kids here. I have diagnosed PTSD from this hospital. A girl died here and I was told to just walk around the body.
Apr 10, 2023
Was not allowed to see my daughter on her birthday because she got in a fight. It was her 16 birthday. My daughter said she don't like the program and want to come home. Don't know if she improved just know she wants to come home. Me and my daughter also received counseling from one of her psychologist and basically they said forget and forgive and stop thinking about past.