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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Mar 15, 2023
Went to the office in Eastpoint and they were quick and very helpful.
Mar 07, 2023
I was supposed to get 4 cash assistance checks… I received one … no reason why I’d only get one if they were all approved and mailed out …. they do not answer the phone …
Feb 27, 2023
While the representative at the desk was very helpful, it was disappointing to know this is no longer where you can apply for Food Stamps (SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, etc). I have attached a picture below of the offices currently available for the aforementioned. This document was given to me by the representative. You can tell she is prepared to give this document to all the people who have come to this facility with the assumption this was still the correct place to go. There should be some type of notification on when you look THIS SPECIFIC LOCATION of DFCS on Google Maps that is no longer exists at this address. Nonetheless, I’m thankful she was able to direct me in the right place. But the lack of update/notification on the google maps profile for this specific location is why I’m giving this two stars only.
Feb 17, 2023
I will never understand how heartless theses people can be. It’s ridiculously frustrating that NO ONE answers the phones, you go through 10 mins of pressing buttons just to reach a voicemail that is full. My case worker hung up on me how professional. If ATLANTA is not going to give anyone food stamps cancel it completely. It’s ridiculous and they don’t care.
Feb 16, 2023
I lived in Georgia for 8 years and I can honestly say this is the worse system in in the world they are so slow they do not pick up the phones 2 years ago when I still lived there I tried to get help they never picked up the phone or call back now that I live in a different state just trying to get a letter that I did not recurve benefits from them and long behold I’ve called for 2 weeks now and nooooooo one still has not help me Georgia system really needs new supervision and leadership because I hate it!!! I hate it I hate it!! And I don’t even live there anymore the city I’m living in now they pick up the phone no problem gotten all the help I need smh Georgia y’all need to do better!! And that automatic system needs to be changed!!!