Foster Care and Becoming a Foster Caregiver
Offered by Georgia Department of Human Services - Division of Family & Children Services
1249 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway Northwest, Atlanta, 30318
(877) 423-4746 · more numbers below
DFCS looks for kin and foster caregivers for children who cannot stay safely at home. It trains and supports caregivers. Caregiver navigators, who are experienced foster and adoptive parents, can answer questions.
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Cost & format
In person or online
Schedule
- Caregiver navigators: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Who this is for
Be at least 21. Be a U.S. citizen or show proof of U.S. residency. Finish an info session, training, and a medical exam. Pass child protective screenings and criminal record checks. Show proof of where you live and financial stability.
How to apply
Start with the virtual information session. Then do pre-service training, a medical exam, and the background checks. Call 877-210-5437 (option 1) or use live chat at fostergeorgia.com to talk to a caregiver navigator.
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- Who they serve
- Families, Youth (under 25), SeniorsFrom the description, not confirmed
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