Georgia continues to have a significant need for families willing to open their homes to children in foster care, and residents of Chattooga County who have considered becoming foster parents are encouraged to learn more about the process through the local Division of Family and Children Services office. According to the Georgia Department of Human Services Division of Family and Children Services, there are currently just under 10,000 children and young people in Georgia’s foster care system. DFCS says the state has a growing need for foster caregivers, with a particularly strong need for families able to care for teenagers, sibling groups and children with complex needs. Children enter foster care when a juvenile court determines they cannot safely remain in their home. In many cases, the ultimate goal is to reunite children with their parents once the problems that led to their removal have been addressed. When a child needs a temporary home, DFCS first looks for relatives or others who already have a strong relationship with the child or family. When an appropriate kinship placement isn’t available, foster families become an important part of providing children with a safe and stable place to live. Foster care is intended to provide stability during what can be one of the most difficult periods of a child’s life. Foster parents provide everyday necessities such as a safe home, meals and transportation, but their role goes much further. Children in foster care may be…
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