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
