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We partner with churches and families to provide Christ-centered foster care.

What We Do

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We are a foster care agency.

We license families for foster care, and partner with Georgia’s Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) to place children in Christ-centered homes for temporary care. We guide you every step of the way from the licensing process to placement, provide continuing support through our team of dedicated case managers, access to our in-house clinical services for therapeutic care, and reimbursements for out-of-pocket expenses not covered by the state.

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We partner with local churches.

We help churches develop and implement a custom strategy to care for vulnerable children and families in their community. As your church makes disciples, we help you mobilize members to positively engage with the foster care system in your community. We are passionate about helping local churches launch and sustain a healthy foster care ministry in a way that makes sense for their congregation and community.

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We create foster care resources.

We directly serve families and churches in the state of Georgia. We are committed to raising awareness and educating believers on a national level by developing resources that equip. With nationwide partnerships, WinShape Homes helps mobilize local churches to engage in the foster care crisis and reach out to the most vulnerable among us.

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Why We Exist

Our Unique Services

What sets us apart?

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Clinical Care

We know those who care deeply need care too. We support families by providing trauma-informed care through our team of licensed professional counselors.
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In-House Case Managers

We maintain an in-house team of specialized WinShape case managers who will be by your side as you welcome children into your home.
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Care Community

Through church partnerships, we connect fostering families with care communities who help provide for spiritual, emotional and practical needs.

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Our Story

With a vision to see all children loved and well cared for, our founder, S. Truett Cathy and his wife, Jeannette, established WinShape Homes more than 35 years ago. Today, we’ve placed hundreds of children in need with families who are guided by Christ to care, and we continue to support church ministries in establishing foster programs. WinShape families are connected to an unparalleled network of care designed to ensure that children are restored in mind, body and spirit.

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Resources

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3 Things Christian Counselors Want Pastors to Know

September 19, 2023

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The Curb-Cut Effect: The Church and Child Welfare
September 12, 2023

Have you ever ridden a bike or an electric scooter from one sidewalk to the next? Maybe you’ve...

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Defining Trauma: A Christian Clinical Perspective
September 5, 2023

Before offering my own definition for trauma, I’d like to provide some working definitions from...

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The Power of a Trauma-Informed Church
September 26, 2023

On a regular Monday morning, I received an email from Margaret, one of our missionaries serving in the Middle East...

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Group Care

The Group Care Program at WinShape Homes serves a unique population of children and families in need of long-term support. With a focus on private placements, this referral-based program exists to provide a loving, nurturing and Christ-centered family context for children in need of extended care and relational healing.

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