Georgia Resources

Getting Started

• Adoption Process
  DFCS provides general information on the adoption process in Georgia.
• Child Adoption Laws
  Adoption laws for state of Georgia.
• Contract Private Adoption Agencies
  A list of private adoption agencies in Georgia that contract with the state to provide adoption services to families, including recruitment, pre-service training, home studies, child placement, and finalization. List courtesy of Adopt Us Kids.
• County Offices
  Map of DCFS county offices.
• LGBT Adoption Laws
  LGBT adoption laws in Georgia.
• Pre-Service Training Information
  Contact information for mandatory 20 hours of pre-service IMPACT training.
• Public and Private Agency Search
  Public and private foster care adoption agencies in Georgia.
• Adoption Information
  Adoption Information by state
• Understanding Georgia Adoption Laws and Policies
  An overview of adoption laws
• Adoption Services
  DFCS provides an overview of adoption services
• Home Study Requirements (See bottom of page for providers)
  Information on the Home study program and requirements

Searching for Children

• Heart Gallery Georgia
  Heart Gallery featuring waiting children in Georgia.
• It’s My Turn Now Georgia
  Photo listing featuring waiting children in Georgia.
• Wednesday’s Child Georgia
  Photo listing featuring waiting children in Georgia.
• WWK Recruiters
  Scroll down and click on Georgia to view contact information for Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruiters families may contact regarding waiting Georgia children.
• Heart Gallery Of America
  Photo lists of waiting children

Pre-Placement

• ICPC Information
  Provides general information ICPC process in Georgia, including contact information for state ICPC offices

Post-Adoption Support & Resources

• Adoption Assistance
  Select Georgia to view more information on adoption assistance in the state of Georgia, courtesy of Child Welfare Information Gateway.
• ATEAM
  A DFCS program for adopted children with special needs, and are in 6th-12th grade. Adopted Team Empowerment and Mentoring Program allow adopted teens with special needs to meet other adopted chidlren. Meetings are held once a month in regions across the state. Pre-registration is required.
• Community Resources
  Families may reach out to a Regional Resource Advisor to find resources in their area.
• Crisis Intervention
  DFCS provides crisis intervention services to families who are referred by DFCS and whose children are receiving adoption assistance.
• Families Together
  Provides information on adoptive and foster parent support groups, and Buddy Programs.
• Georgia Adoption Assistance
  DFCS outlines the process of appying for adoption assistance.
• Georgia Center for Resources and Support
  An overview of Georgia Center for Resources and Support’s post-adoption services, including a lending library, support groups, and training.
• Medically Fragile Respite Care
  DFCS provides information on respite care for parents caring for medically fragile children. Program requirements and contact information can be found following the link.
• Podcasts
  A list of podcasts provided by Georgia Adoption Center for Resource and Support. Subjects include parenting issues, adoption issues, child development, neurological development disabilities, and more.
• State Subsidy Information
  NACAC provides general information on adoption subsidies in Georgia.
• Training
  Information on training provided by the Georgia Adoption Center for Resource and Support, in addition to links to other online trainings.
• Webinars
  A list of webinars provided by Georgia Adoption Center for Resource and Support covering a variety of adoption topic. Webinar topics include ADHD, Avoiding Disruption, Autism, Healing Homes, Behavior Triggers, Single Parent Adoption, Talking About Adoption, and More.
• Attachment and Trauma Specialists
  A list of local therapists that specialize in working with attachment and trauma related issues.
• Behavioral care treatment centers
  A list of local treatment centers for behavioral care
• Adoption Therapists
  A list of local therapists that specialize in adoption
• Child Care Resources
  A compiled list of child-care resources
• Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Programs
  A list of local treatment centers specializing in child abuse treatment
• Counseling Resources
  A compiled list of counseling resources
• Kid Counseling
  A list of local therapists specializing in treating children
• Kinship Care
  Kinship programs and information
• Medical Resources
  Health and medical resources
• NPEN National Parenting Education Network
  A list of programs by state
• NOFAS FASD Support
  State resources and support group information
• Trauma Counseling
  A list of local therapists specializing in trauma related issues.
• Online Support Groups
  A list of online support group resources
• Post-Adoption Questions and Answers
  Frequently asked questions and answers regarding adoption
• Special Health Care Needs
  Resources for parents of children with special health care needs.

Events and Activities

• Adoption Events
  It’s My Turn Now Georgia will list upcoming adoption parties where home study approved families can meet some of Georgia’s waiting children.
• Cultural Events
  Events Calendar
• Summer Activities
  A list of activities for kids.

Home Study Service Providers

• AAA Partners in Adoption
  Home study service provider
• A Adoption Advocates of Georgia, Inc.
  Home study service provider
• Abby’s One True Gift
  Home study service provider

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