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 15, 2016
This is a place that did a great job in the past with a good residential staff and a great therapy department. However, all the former therapist who had spent years working with the residents were essentially forced out by a former CFO and board members. Such a shame ,money was put over the health and well-being of children that needed it the most. Such a shame. Most veterans/leaders of the company were "let go" or fired, a few made the decision to leave this sinking ship. They were replaced by individuals that were ill equipped to handle the day to day tasks or lead.
Oct 17, 2016
Considering this place as home to me and the staff and the kids as my big family !! After all this year I still feels like iam belong to that place .☺☺
Jun 07, 2016
i was here for a year i think 2010 or 11 it was AMAZING place I cant remember any problems, staff there really cared about us so much shoutout to Mr.Amed(i think thats how you spell his name "ah-med") , and Ms.Alison