Methodist Home of the South Georgia Conference Inc

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304 Pierce Ave.
P.O. Box 2525
Macon, GA 31204
United States
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DayHours
Monday 8:30 AM-5 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM-5 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM-5 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM-5 PM
Friday 8:30 AM-5 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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HOPE Foster Care & Adoption is the private, faith-based foster care and adoption program of The Methodist Home.

OUR MISSION

HOPE Foster Care & Adoption aims to recruit, train, and support caregivers as they provide children and youth with emotional and physical safety. The experienced, professional team of case workers at HOPE Foster Care & Adoption provides caregivers with intensive training to help build their skills and confidence in parenting children who have experienced trauma.

HOPE Foster Care & Adoption case workers are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to offer support and encouragement. They also join in the celebrations of the children served through HOPE.

WHAT IS FOSTER CARE?

Foster care is meant to be a temporary service for children unable to live with their families. Children and families in need of foster care services have experienced trauma and significant loss and require help as they work toward reunification.

Through HOPE Foster Care & Adoption, foster parents complete specialized training and are supported to meet the needs of children who have experienced trauma. Foster parents are also equipped with the tools and skills needed as they support birth families on the road to reunification.

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.

Ratings and Reviews

Average user rating

4.1 / 5
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ejordan100
Oct 18, 2017

Great environment and great people!! Wouldn't trade it for the world!! Everyone here treats you like family!! Love the Methodist Home!

Rating: 5
Kate Clem
Jan 02, 2017

You need to go and see for yourself because most people hate it because this place does for the kids what there parents are not able to. I have lived here and yes I had my ups and downs but I can tell you that with out this place a lot of kids would never know what love, and being taken cared of really feels like!! So visit for your self and I bet you would love it! Please go and help make a differences in this kids life's!!

Rating: 5
The Cutest Unknown Talent
Oct 11, 2016

I hate this group home, because I dont like the fact that they be on us kids about cleaning the room. When they don't even get done with painting the room. I wouldn't suggest staff or kids to come to this group home. It will not support the child's needs, or wants please do not come to this group home. Thank you. I'm Ryan A Hurley and I approve this message I am a current resident of The Methodist Home Of Carpeters Way Ranch in Cataula, ga. In the Davis House.

Rating: 1
Quel Gxx
Jul 28, 2016

AN EXTREMELY HELPFUL, AND CONSIDERIT PLACE TO VISIT!!

Rating: 5
Tommie Waiters
Dec 09, 2014

love this place great training a wonderful campus

Rating: 5