Foster Georgia
The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) and Fox 5 Atlanta partner to sponsor Wednesday’s Child, an award-winning program and a national campaign with a proven track record of success aimed at increasing the number of adoptions of children in foster care. Featured children are usually past the age of eight (8), sibling groups and/or children with special needs who have been in the foster care system for some time and would love to be adopted into a forever family.
The desire and open heart to support children and families are among the most important criteria for becoming a Foster or Adoptive Parent. The ability to act as a positive role model, parent, mentor, and supporter for children, while their families rebuild, is the foundation of Partnership Parenting
Services and information
- Traditional Foster Care
- Emergency Foster Care
- Respite Foster Care
- Adoption
- Other
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 01, 2023
Government officials yet not one of their phones have worked in years. Place is a joke.
Aug 10, 2023
They need more people who are actually passionate about doing their jobs and getting clients taken care of. What is the point in stating to leave a message if your voicemail box is going to stay full after weeks? Then call the workers supervisor just to leave a message, over a week later and still no call back. What happened to a returned call within 2 business days? Worker L.Zaki and her Supervisor Spallings are doing nothing. Not deserving of even 1 star...
Aug 05, 2023
Try just talking to the wall for an hour, much more effective than trying to communicate via phone
Jul 25, 2023
I was able to retrieve the information I needed.
Jul 12, 2023
I got the help I need and everyone was friendly