To strengthen the ability of foster families to meet the needs of their foster children by implementing community-based resources and education that can decrease the need for institutionalized care.
Fast Facts:
Founded in a garage by Rachel Ewald in 2006 and incorporated in 2000.
Since 2000, FCSF has served over 52,000 children with free clothing, toys, school supplies and safe infant care items throughout every county in GA.
FCSF provides up to $8 million worth of in-kind services and goods on a budget of just over $700,000 and over 7,000 annual volunteers.
The State plans to place at least 50% of foster children with relatives by 2018 with little or no support. Many of these families have little income or support of their own.
FCSF now offer 12 different services to foster parents, including: