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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Dec 13, 2022
As you know, the building has been purchased by the city of Atlanta. State employee are being moved to other worksites. And unless you have an appointment with someone still on site, they ARE NOT SEE YOU.
Dec 08, 2022
I would give no stars if I could! The people, overall, are rude and treat these benefits like they are coming out of these people's personal paychecks. The gateway site is always down for "maintenance", and half the time when you upload documents they don't receive them, so they deny you and you have to jump through all the hoops again! The application has confusing questions, that seem redundant, but are worded slightly different just enough to confuse you. Anyone who isn't very intelligent will starve to death before receiving benefits.
Dec 06, 2022
if i could give a negitive star review i WOULD this place is a joke and they dont care about you & probably wont get back to you doeswnt matter who you call who you talk to, the office is closed so good luck. so unprofessional when you need them to help theyre no where to be found
Dec 04, 2022
You can't get in contact with anyone and by chance IF you are lucky enough to get someone on the phone, they are so rude and nasty, why even work here if that's the attitude you have? The people you're forced to deal with are ghetto, rude and nasty people. These demonic people will get their karma someday, I hope very soon.
Dec 02, 2022
These people r lost when speaking to them on the phone. I sware ur gonna need a compass n a GPS. NO one knows what they r talking about. Dang just say u don't know geshm