Integrated Health Center of Georgia
Since the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 IHC of Georgia believes that we can assist in providing health care for the uninsured or underinsured.
We also aim to provide exceptional health care to all clients regardless of their financial status, mental status, or prior history. Behavior and Mental Health are two of our main focuses, not only do we find physical health important, but mental health is a key factor in providing the exceptional care that we strive to offer. We believe in removing all obstacles for our clients whether it is mental, financial, social, or legal in order to help.
We believe that being in the community with our clients make our services more accessible. In addition to health care, IHC of Georgia has also taken an interest in the issues associated with foster care and the barriers that prevent the reunification of foster kids with their biological parents.
Services and information
- Traditional Foster Care
- Emergency Foster Care
- Respite Foster Care
- Adoption
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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Apr 19, 2019
I have been working here for sometime now and I have to say that the environment I work in is amazing. The attention being put into the foster kids and foster parents is really nice. IHC tries to go above the standards to help the families as much as they can. I hope we can keep impacting our foster kids in a positive way.
Aug 03, 2018
I was a contractor and was treated unfairly.