Lighthouse Therapeutic Foster Care ,Inc
Contact Information
35 Mountain St.
Ringgold, GA 30736
United States
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Ringgold, GA 30736
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8 AM-4:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM-4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM-4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM-4:30 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM-4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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LTFC believes every child has the right to be part of a loving family that allows them to grow. Due to unfortunate and unforeseen circumstances, some natural/biological families cannot provide this necessary, adequate love and care for their children. Lighthouse Foster Parents have the opportunity to give these children with a temporary or permanent, loving, and stable environment during this difficult time in their life, until the structure of the natural family may be restored.
Lighthouse provides traditional and specialized services for children in the Department of Family and Children’s Services custody. We serve:
Traditional, Base & MWO Programs
- Children ages birth to 21
- Sibling groups, teens and teen mothers/and their baby
- Children with physical, mental, developmental or behavioral disabilities
- Family Based Model
Services and information
- Traditional Foster Care
- Specialized / Therapeutic 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.
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