Channel 2 anchor John Pruitt examines the experiences of foster children and former foster children. The show is called "Georgia's Forgotten Children: Beating the Odds". It's part of the station's effort to bring more awareness about the needs of foster children and changes in the foster care system.
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A non-profit organization that provides for many foster families is hoping to receive a little support. The owner of Georgia's Foster Care Support Foundation says the facility is growing and help is needed. More Details
Georgia's Forgotten Children need your help! If you'd like more information on how you can change a young person's life, please click on the links below! More Details
The directors of several emergency shelters for children across the state say they’re facing a dangerous crisis. They soon could be forced to shut their doors because they say the number of children they’re getting has fallen drastically within the last 2 months. More Details WATCH THE VIDEO: Emergency Shelters Facing Crisis?
Independent monitors are expected to release a report this month on Georgia's foster care system as it relates to a federal court settlement. The independent monitors will examine the state's progress on 31 specific outcome measures, ranging from foster parent screening and training, to investigations of allegations of abuse in care, placement of children, and planning for permanancy. A report is released every six months, serving as a report card on how Dekalb and Fulton counties are meeting key criteria. More Details For more information on the settlement, please go to the following links:
Rachel Ewald has a lot of experience with the foster care system, having agreed to foster over 30 youngsters. She talks about expectations and what how serving as a foster parent has changed her.
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BJ Walker, commissioner of the Georgia Department of Human Resources, says the state needs more foster families to care for children in need.
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There are thousands of adults and children in the state's foster care system. Here are some who are in the system or have been in the system.
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WSB-TV and wsbtv.com have compiled a list of names, Web links and phone numbers of groups who are a part of the state's foster care system. More Details
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