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 17, 2017
call call call day after day still no answer or call back from them. they say they will put information in the system and they will call you back but never do,you go in to ask to speak to someone they say you can't they will put it in the system and someone will call you back same story bullshit! so next I advise people to call the city and have them investigate every employee and supervisors to see what's really going on. I believe there hiding something and stealing government money for their household.
Apr 08, 2017
Security guards in lobby, one named Kim was so very helpful. I needed to speak personally to state government representative. She was able to reach someone who is now assisting me. Would not have happened without Kim. Beyond what I expected. So very thankful.
Mar 14, 2017
The most unprofessional people I have ever dealt with in my life. I pay $400.00 a week!!! YES A WEEK in child support. The have suspended my license 6 times in 2 years for absolutely zero reason child support comes from my check every week. And has never not been taken out. And when I contact them they talk to you as if your a murder on death row the rudest people ever.
Jan 18, 2017
I really would luvv a better system ive been trying for quite some time to get through the hotline
Dec 08, 2016
They combined my Medicaid case with someone that assumed my kids and i lived with. Now there saying even though they were at fault i have to reapply and it could take 30 days. This is the worst most corrupt system I've ever dealt with. The employees here are unprofessional and rude for no reason. You have multiple people sitting there just to hand out a number so you can sit and wait for your number to be called. Having long lines for all the extra nonsense and two people at the window actually working. By the way I have epilepsy and I have to take my medicine everyday and since I have to medicine due to no Medicaid I haven't taken my medicine in almost a week. I've had 4 seizures since then. FYI this is the Marietta Ga location not Atlanta they have more common sense over there and are more organized.