Murphy Harpst Children's Center Specialized Foster Care
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Contact Information
740 Fletcher Street
Cedartown, GA 30125
United States
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Cedartown, GA 30125
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Murphy-Harpst is an independent not-for-profit organization committed to meeting the needs of abused and neglected young people through residential treatment, placements in specialized foster care, and community programs that serve at-risk youth and their families. In partnership with the United Methodist Women national office, our services are available to all children regardless of sex, race, color, or creed, and whose needs can be addressed and treated within the scope of program services.
Our mission is to provide a safe and nurturing environment where severely abused and neglected children and teenagers can thrive and heal toward a goal of re-engaging with society and leading productive lives.
Services and information
- Traditional Foster Care
- Specialized / Therapeutic Care
- Emergency Foster Care
- Respite Foster Care
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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Dec 04, 2020
You are always welcome to visit us at Murphy-Harpst. We are located at 740 Fletcher Road in Cedartown, GA 30125. We love to show people our beautiful campus and tell the about our program. Hope to see you soon.
Jun 11, 2019
Im just wondering if there are any reviews that are recent
Jul 24, 2018
I came today to help with the horse station. It was the most amazing experience to help these people and stand out good for our church. These horses were very calm in the process and sweet. Amazing lunch too, hehe! But the most important part was spreading love and Jesus to everyone here and spreading love to the horses <3.
Apr 26, 2018
I got kicked out but it changed me alot when I first got there every one knew me because I was bad they Used to come up to me and say so your walter I heard about you
Sep 29, 2017
If I could give zero stars I would. They lost my phone and then lied and said I never had a phone and when they did find they asked me to apologize to them. I’m serious.