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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Nov 07, 2022
I can’t get any help with my foodstamps case. I’m a mother of 2 not working and my fiancé lives with me we can’t get anyone to help me with my case, answer the phone, and they aren’t updating my case right and haven’t for 2 years!! They have my information inputted as if I can’t do it without help, and they have my fiancé as my authorized representative. Something weird is going on with this and also my family!!! We are struggling and they are doing nothing but robbing the American people and no one will help us or lead us in the right direction to get help! I have called everyday this week with no answer. I was given a new case worker name last time I got in touch with someone. Every time I call I have a new case worker! This is crazy.
Nov 03, 2022
Well I'm on disability and I only get 20 stamp,🤔
Nov 01, 2022
Henry County Family Children Service took my grandchildren out of my home because I asked if could I get help for a 600 daycare bill a week, instead they took my grandchildren out of my home saying I made too much money for help, places them into foster care and refuse to allow me to have any contact with them, then they were sent to Detroit Michigan I tried several times to get my babies back, Detroit Michigan, said that I had no rights, now my granddaughter is missing and they no one is returning my phone calls.
Nov 01, 2022
ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS!!!!!!!! They don’t answer the phone EVER completely unprofessional!!!!! Ghetto and rude!!!!!
Oct 29, 2022
Not even here anymore. Waste of time and money. And the staff is beyond lazy.