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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Jul 18, 2016
DFCS is a complete joke. They will give help to the people who can get out and get a job or the people who continue to pop out children so they will have a increase in benefits. This is so unfair. The people who REALLY need help can't get it. I was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian and peratienal cancer and was denied medicade because I am not pregnant. I had to wait for 2 years before Medicare became active. So in the meantime I had NO medical or prescription coverage. And because I receive disability I am give only $13 a month in food stamps. What the hell can you buy for $13?¿??? NOTHING!
I have to pay my rent, light bill, copay for doctors and prescriptions, car insurance, phone bill, water etc.... Sure after all my bills on a limited income I'll be fine getting groceries. Haha what a joke. My husband is out of work now because he was in a horrible car accident and broke his neck. Still no help from DFCS. Guess I'm the wrong color.
Jun 22, 2015
So far the service I have experienced has been non existent. They go on vacation before getting back in contact with you while you starve. I hope their vacation was relaxing and they ate well while I slowly die of starvation and stress.