Foster Care

Our Foster Care Services

At STAY of Georgia, we believe every child deserves a safe, loving, and stable home where they can heal, grow, and reach their full potential. Our mission is to recruit, train, and support compassionate foster families throughout the State of Georgia while providing high-quality services that meet the unique needs of every child placed in our care.

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How we help

Foster care built around the child

Whether a child needs short-term care, long-term placement, specialized medical support, or therapeutic services, STAY of Georgia is committed to providing hope, stability, and brighter futures for children and families across Georgia.

Traditional Foster Care

Our Traditional Foster Care Program provides safe, nurturing homes for children who have been removed from unsafe environments and need temporary or long-term placement. We partner with caring foster parents who are committed to providing love, structure, encouragement, and stability during one of the most difficult times in a child's life.

Services included

  • Dedicated case managers with manageable caseloads for personalized support
  • Regular home visits and family guidance
  • 24/7 emergency assistance
  • Clinical consultation when needed
  • Nursing consultation for medical concerns
  • Family support coordination
  • Foster parent training and continuing education
  • Crisis intervention services
  • Respite care opportunities
  • Individualized care planning for every child

Medically Fragile Foster Care

Some children require specialized medical attention, developmental support, or ongoing healthcare services. Our Medically Fragile Foster Care Program connects these children with specially trained foster families who are prepared to meet their unique physical, emotional, and developmental needs.

Services included

  • Specialized nursing support
  • Medical case management
  • Care coordination with physicians and specialists
  • Medication management guidance
  • Developmental support planning
  • Family service coordination
  • Emergency support
  • Ongoing foster parent education
  • Respite care
  • Individualized healthcare planning

Treatment Foster Care

Children who have experienced trauma, behavioral challenges, or multiple placement disruptions deserve specialized care that promotes healing and long-term success. The Treatment Foster Care Program at STAY of Georgia provides therapeutic services designed to help children overcome emotional and behavioral challenges while living in supportive family settings.

Services included

  • Individualized behavioral support plans
  • Licensed clinical services
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Mental health assessments
  • Therapeutic interventions
  • Regular progress monitoring
  • Multidisciplinary care teams
  • Foster parent coaching and training
  • Crisis response support
  • Respite care services

Kinship Care Services

Whenever possible, children thrive best when they are able to remain connected to family members or trusted adults they already know. Our Kinship Care Program helps relatives and close family friends become safe, successful caregivers while maintaining important family connections and minimizing the trauma children experience during separation.

Services included

  • Kinship caregiver support
  • Family case management
  • Clinical consultation
  • Nursing consultation when appropriate
  • Resource navigation
  • Financial and community resource referrals
  • Family service coordination
  • Parenting education
  • Respite care
  • Ongoing case support

Home-Based Family Services

Strong families build stronger communities. Our Home-Based Family Services are designed to strengthen families by providing education, support, and practical resources that improve parenting skills and child well-being. Our team works directly with families in their homes to develop individualized plans that encourage stability, healthy relationships, and long-term success.

Services included

  • Strengthening parent-child relationships
  • Child safety and well-being
  • Positive parenting techniques
  • Family stability
  • Healthy communication
  • Medical care coordination
  • Child development education
  • Crisis prevention
  • Long-term family success
  • Community resource connections
Why families choose us

Standing beside you from the first conversation forward

Choosing to foster is one of the most meaningful decisions a person can make. At STAY of Georgia, we are committed to standing beside every foster parent, caregiver, and child from the beginning of their journey through every milestone that follows.

Our experienced professionals provide compassionate guidance, personalized services, and continuous support because we believe every child deserves safety, hope, healing, and the opportunity to build a brighter future.

Together, we are changing lives—one child, one family, and one community at a time throughout the State of Georgia.

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