What Are Foster Parents Not Allowed to Do? Discover the Rules
When it comes to foster care and foster parenting, there are certain dos and don’ts that you need to keep in mind. Rules and guidelines exist in the foster care system for the protection of the children involved, their families, and also for...
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What to Expect During Your First Year as a Foster Parent
The thought of welcoming a foster child into your home may conjure up many different feelings—it could stir up excitement, nerves, hopefulness, uncertainty, and plenty of other emotions all at once. And while you can prepare for the change coming...
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What Does “Foster to Adopt” Mean?
In Georgia, there are several ways to approach foster parenting. Some foster parents may only want to open their home to children needing temporary placement; others may be interested in becoming a permanent placement by adopting a child they...
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What Are the Types of Foster Care in Georgia?
If you are considering becoming a foster parent or are interested in learning more about the process to begin fostering children in Georgia, you may be surprised to know there are several options you can pursue. While foster care is the best...
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A Deep Dive Into Partnership Parenting
Built off the traditional foster care model, partnership parenting is Georgia’s most up-to-date parenting practice model used by caregivers and birth parents when a child is temporarily removed from a home. Adopted by the Department of Family and...
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How Many Children Are in Foster Care? And Other Foster Care...
Just about everyone knows the foster care system exists, but most people do not realize all the details about the children and families involved in foster care or how the system serves those who are a part of it. As a result, many people have...
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