Foster Parents Empowered by Christ

Both individuals and couples can become foster parents. You must be at least 21 years old to foster and if you are single, you must be at least 25 years old. The state of Georgia has a list of requirements for each household. As an agency, we help you determine if you are ready for foster care and if you are able to meet those requirements.

Discover Foster Care is the best place to learn about all of the ins and outs of becoming a foster parent. We’d love for you to join one of our virtual sessions to continue exploring. Register Here.

Although every journey to fostering is different, once an individual or family is ready to start the licensing process, we’ve seen it take an average of 10-weeks (placeholder) to become licensed for a placement. We value being efficient, getting people to the finish line to foster, so in most cases it is up to the individual or family. The first step in this journey is to attend our virtual Discover Foster Care session. Here you can learn more about the process and what kind of timeline to expect.

We know that fostering is a big commitment and at times can be a scary one, but if you’re reading this, chances are God has drawn you to this work for a reason. Practically, there are state requirements that qualify you to start the licensing process. A great starting point is to explore what those are and see if your household aligns with these. If you think you’re able to meet these requirements, the next step is exploring emotional, spiritual, and mental readiness. No matter where you’re at in the process, and even if you are brand new to the conversation, our team is here to help you explore making this commitment. We’d love to send you some free resources to learn more about what readiness looks like. Also, Discover Foster Care is the perfect setting to assess whether or not you are ready to jump in.