Becoming a Foster Caregiver
Offered by Georgia Division of Family and Children Services
8215 Roswell Road, Atlanta, 30082
(855) 422-4453 · more numbers below
Georgia needs foster caregivers, especially for teenagers, sibling groups, and children with complex needs. You can be approved by DFCS or by a private child placing agency. Steps include an information session, training, a medical exam, and background checks.
Summary written by ATL Care from public information
Cost & format
In person or online
Who this is for
You must be at least 21, a U.S. citizen or able to show U.S. residency, and pass child-protection screenings and criminal record checks. You also need a medical exam, pre-service training, and proof of your home and financial stability.
How to apply
Visit fostergeorgia.com and finish a virtual information session. Then complete pre-service training, a medical exam, and the screenings.
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