Georgia Department of Human Services - Trinity Ave.
Contact Information
47 Trinity Ave
SW
Atlanta, GA 30334
United States
Online Contact Form
SW
Atlanta, GA 30334
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 |
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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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Sep 11, 2023
No one answers the phone. They don’t return phone calls and when I do give you an appointment for interview they never called or you’re getting your letter days later after the scheduled appointment that no called to do
Sep 08, 2023
never answer the phone
Aug 22, 2023
The absolute worst. You wait 4 hours for them to tell you to wait 30 days on application renewals when the front desk lady tells you they've been backed up for quite some time. You have to wait for them to close your case before you even go to complain about it at the office, submit a whole new application.
When it comes to your account being locked, they give you a paper with the promots provided in order to get in touch with tech support but tech support is experiencing "high call volumes and long wait times" so they don't even answer you and end the call. Georgia state is the WORST state to recieve any kind of benefits from. Get more people in the office, get reliable people that actually want to help and stop SLACKING OFF!
Aug 18, 2023
Is it so much to ask that you UPDATE YOUR DAMN HOURS TO WHAT YOU HAVE POSTED OUTSIDE YOUR DOOR!!!!
Jun 14, 2023
I have seen a lot of things in my life, but depriving children of benefits tops them all. My adult daughter lost benefits for her children in May. She works everyday and is not a statistic in no one's organization. She takes very good care of her 3 children and is now a single mother due to safety reasons. It is not her fault that inflation and other illusions qualifies her family for SNAP benefits. These types of acts shows little concern for the community. We are all created in one image and we will each have to answer for cruel intentions. My daughter and grandchildren will make it with or without the government but it is the principle at hand. Everyone needs or has needed assistance to make it.