Georgia Department of Human Services - Trinity Ave.
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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 |
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 23, 2022
$350 cash assistance doesn't work for me, virtual or otherwise. I've tried everything known to man that has been suggested by the state and phone numbers as well, and still can't pay my bills. I've been to every store, physically and online: it gets declined!!!! This is unacceptable!! It doesn't matter whether this is ran as debit or not, it doesn't work. It doesn't matter if it's used virtually or not, it doesn't work. The lady at GEICO who tried to process my car insurance payment said card info expired and that it's a scam... SERIOUSLY??!! I have my bank info for direct deposit, that is what should have happened. This has become a fiasco!! My power will be cut off and car insurance won't be paid unless I have the $350 cash assistance before Monday September 26th. This is ridiculous...Money is out there in limbo that can't be used!!!
Sep 20, 2022
I can’t get anybody to actually help with this “cash assistance” I’ve been trying for an entire day to log in, nobody wants to help. Everyone I know is having the same issues and receiving no help either. Crazy that they don’t care about anyone
Mar 03, 2022
Very rude, don't care about disabled people, and refuse to help.
Oct 21, 2021
Why can't I talk to a person? All I get is an automated message and transferred to another number where no one answers.
Mar 25, 2019
UNBELIEVABLE that Gov't offices still don't share info and data. I'm getting run-around about my own personal information that no one can find or tell me who has it. People on the phone in Commissioner's office take your number and say you get a call back and they just lie. No one calls back. They make no effort to solve the problem, just tell you to call someone else. I've been trying for over 2 weeks to get answers. Just wish someone cared. Also wish in 2019 the Gov't offices could share data and my problem would have been solved weeks ago. SAD.