Foster Georgia
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Contact Information
2 Peachtree Street NW
19th Floor
Atlanta, GA 30303
United States
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19th Floor
Atlanta, GA 30303
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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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May 25, 2022
My food stamps has been missing for a month now. I have 2 kids and no one can give me an answer for what’s going on. I’m still approved and everything. The only phone number they have for this office is not working.
May 22, 2022
Great place helped us
Mar 21, 2022
You rec a letter stating you have a phone interview days later with the date a day ago you never get the call in first place then you call the numbers of case wk no return your call you call other numbers on their recording no return calls then you get letter number 2 that states you need to call to reschedule phone interview or case will be closed as far as I'm concern they are like unemployment during covid and they have your wrong phone number on the letter
Feb 27, 2022
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Feb 16, 2022
So I'm raising my grandson he never got his P EBT card it was sent to the wrong address I went to the school to update his new address did that called family and children services they told me I had to call the school the school said I had to call dfcs so it's been a back and forth thing I been trying for two weeks still no justice they sent the card now I can't get another one sent out all I want is for my grandson to get his card nonone seems to be able to help me now who do I call help me please anybody