Become A Foster or Adoptive Parent
Children in Need of Out of Home Care
The State of Georgia is need of caregivers for the following: Sibling groups of three or more children Teens and children with complex needs such as mental, emotional, or physical challenges Children...
Requirements/General Information
The desire and open heart to support children and families are among the most important criteria for becoming a Foster or Adoptive Parents. The ability to act as a positive role model,...
Types of Caregivers
The caregiver practice model is called Partnership Parenting. Partnership Parenting is a trauma-informed, shared parenting model between caregivers and birth parents that is designed to keep parents parenting while their children are...
Steps to Approval
The Division of Family and Children Services will initiate a written Family Evaluation or assessment of each prospective caregiver upon receipt of their application to become a foster or adoptive parent. The...
Private Agencies
Prospective caregivers in the state of Georgia may be approved by either the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) or a Child Placing Agency (CPA). The goal is to secure the...