Lt. Governor Duncan Appoints Wellroot’s new CEO to the Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund
Georgia Lt. Governor Duncan appoints new Wellroot CEO, Allison Ashe, to the Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund (“the Fund”). The Fund seeks to protect child victims of sex
5 Ways You Can Partner with a Birth Parent Whose Children are in Foster Care
In 2018, over 15,000 Georgia children were placed in foster care, marking a 60% increase from 2014. Regardless of the factors in play, causing this spike in numbers, it’s important to remember
Wellroot Family Services Announces 2021 Scholarship Opportunities
Wellroot announces scholarship opportunities for the new year with funds totaling over $200,000. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 1, 2020 TUCKER, GA – After awarding 47 scholarships to students
5 Reasons Why Reunification Can Be Best for Children in Foster Care
Are you a foster parent in Georgia? If you are, you know what it’s like to actively seek out what’s best for the child and their well-being. You know the
8 Steps to Take Before Becoming Foster Parents
If you are considering becoming foster parents, you should take the following steps to ensure you are ready for this new opportunity. There are thousands of children in the Georgia
Jeremy’s Story: A Life of Faithful Service
The Covid-19 Pandemic has brought with it many new hardships for us all. It can be hard to know how to cope amid such difficulties and know where to turn
How To Make The Children Placed With You Feel At Home
About 800,000 children come into the foster care system at some point each year. Making sure these kids feel safe, appreciated, and welcome is key to helping them in their journey. If
Five Stress-Relief Tactics for the School Year
This social-distanced summer taught all of us to welcome the unprecedented with open arms. Now, as the 2020-2021 school year begins, it brings with it another layer of COVID-related tension.
How to Be the Best First-Time Foster Parent – Part Two
Although it’s an immensely rewarding experience, fostering doesn’t come without its challenges. The many families and individuals who have walked the path before you won’t say that it’s easy —