Foster Georgia
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Contact Information
2 Peachtree Street NW
19th Floor
Atlanta, GA 30303
United States
Online Contact Form
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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Apr 26, 2019
No one answers the state office phone!!!!!
Apr 24, 2019
Great
Apr 08, 2019
Instead of informing me that I must apply for Medicaid at the social security office because social security pays for my Medicaid not DFCS, they just denied my Medicaid application and caused me to go into medical debt
Mar 29, 2019
They are totally unprofessional and cold heartless caseworkers as well as their supervisor . they never returned my call I have been trying to reach them for a month . they need stop being all high and mighty and heartless because they may need help one day.
Feb 12, 2019
Worst customer service I have ever experienced. IF you get them on the phone, they hang up on you if they dont feel like answering your questions. On the off chance their mailbox isnt full they dont return your call and the rest of the time their mailbox is full and you cant even leave a message.
Fail!
Btw i applied in june, its now november, ive called my case worker 3 dozen times, left messages, she lied to me 1 time i talked to her one the phone and never heard back. Her supervisor doesnt answer, also doesnt return calls, their auditor called me said idk whats going on back in august, said they didnt even complete my information in the system and now shes awoll! Wont return my calls, answering maching is full 9 out of 10 times i call!