Become a foster caregiver
Offered by Georgia Department of Human Services/Division of Family and Children Services/DFCS
50 Hurt Plaza, SE, Atlanta, 30303
(855) 422-4453 · more numbers below
DFCS recruits, trains, and supports people who want to foster or care for a relative's child. Caregiver navigators, who are experienced foster and adoptive parents, can answer questions during weekday business hours.
Summary written by ATL Care from public information
Cost & format
In person or online
Schedule
- Caregiver navigators: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Who this is for
Adults at least 21, who are U.S. citizens or can show U.S. residency. You must also pass a medical exam, background checks, and training, and show where you live and that you are financially stable.
How to apply
Start with a virtual information session. Then do pre-service training, a medical exam, and screenings. Call 877-210-5437 and choose option 1 to talk to a navigator, or use live chat at fostergeorgia.com.
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