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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Aug 10, 2018
The government, in general, are so biased, whereas people whom are DISABLED, are put on the back burner. This is why I don't vote, and never will. They're giving most of the funding to WOMEN WITH CHILDREN. It's bad enough that people are battling chronic diseases, with no cure. But people whom are truly sick , their funding is limited from Social Security as it is. Then DUMBASS, DCFS, chooses to give a disabled person anywhere from $15-$50 monthly. Yet, they give $800-$900 in food stamps to women, just because they have MULTIPLE CHILDREN, FROM DIFFERENT MEN, OUT OF WEDLOCK. Many of these women sell their stamps for money. But yet our DUMBASS government, continues to support irresponsible women. So just let sick people die, whom cannot afford to eat healthy! I'm not talking about ALL women, with children, only the sorry, lazy ones. It's not America's job to take care of other people's kids. WELFARE is a necessity, NOT A CAREER!
Jun 21, 2018
What I had to do there was quick and easy
May 23, 2018
These employees do the best they can to serve those who need assistance and Social Services and they don't get paid much to do it hats off
Apr 01, 2018
Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia
Feb 14, 2018
Long wait! Very long! Bring a pillow!