Who We Serve
Are you or someone you know navigating an unexpected situation and needing support for a child in your care?
WinShape Homes provides group care homes in Georgia, Tennessee, and Alabama for children who need a safe, stable, and supportive environment to grow.
We serve:
- Grandparents unexpectedly caring for grandchildren
- Family members caring for a relative’s child
- Children at risk of entering foster care
- Families seeking a trusted private placement option
Whenever possible, we aim to keep sibling groups together and prioritize maintaining meaningful family connections.
What is Group Care
Our group homes offer a family-style living environment, where trained caregivers provide consistent, day-to-day support for children.
Each home:
- Is led by full-time, dedicated house parents
- Serves a small number of children in a stable environment
- Provides consistent routines, structure, and support
- Focuses on emotional, physical, and spiritual growth
As a specialized form of foster care, our homes are designed to promote long-term stability, helping children form meaningful relationships and build a strong foundation for their future.
Our Group Care Process
How We Serve
Building a Home, Breaking the Cycle
Hear from Kayla as she reflects on her journey through a WinShape Home. For her, this foster family is a forever family.
FAQs
What is a group home?
A group home is a structured, family-style environment where children receive consistent care, support, and supervision from trained caregivers. Take a virtual tour inside a group home.
How much does it cost?
There is no cost to families.
How does group care differ from traditional foster care?
Group care at WinShape Homes is designed as an alternative to traditional foster care. While we are state-licensed, children placed with us do not enter the foster care system. Instead, we operate through a private placement model, often partnering with relatives or guardians. Our homes offer a long-term, stable, and family-like environment, where children can grow, stay connected to their extended families, and access opportunities such as education and extracurricular activities.
Can I stay connected to my child after placement?
Yes, your child’s care team will determine the method, and frequently that would be in the best interest of your child.
How long do children stay in a group home?
Our placements are designed to be long-term, often lasting through high school.
Can I place my own child that I have custody of or does the child need to be in foster care?
We operate with a private placement agreement between WinShape Homes and the child’s custodian directly. No other entity needs to be involved if the child is under your custody.
Do family members retain custody when children are in our care?
Yes, whoever holds custody maintains that custody while the child is in our care.
What does private placement mean?
Private placement is an agreement between a child’s legal guardian and WinShape Homes that allows us to provide care without involving the foster care system. The guardian retains custody, while granting WinShape permission to make day-to-day decisions for the child’s care.