
Standing in the Gap: Support Youth Transitioning from Foster Care with Georgia’s New Fostering Success Tax Credit
As we head into tax season, it is a blessing to know that taxpayers can redirect their tax dollars to directly help youth transitioning from foster care. The new Fostering
Positive Parenting Tip of the Week – Setting Boundaries
In “Congrats – You’re Having a Teen,” author Dr. Ken Ginsburg, founding director of Center for Parent and Teen Communication and Professor of Pediatrics at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, writes
New Year, New Beginnings!
Many see the new year as a fresh start. Often, we start making new plans and new resolutions. For Anika Steed, a graduate of the Wellroot Family Services’ Independent Living
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A Priceless Gift for Christmas
It was Christmas day three years ago when three-year-old Ozzie and five-year-old Lennie first met 10-month-old Theo, their future sibling. Ozzie and Lennie’s parents, Danielle and Grant Boultinghouse, were approved
Wellroot Welcomes Back Independent Living Graduate as Program Intern
As we give thanks this season for all the talented people working for Wellroot Family Services and our mission, we want to take a moment to highlight and thank our
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How Kanisha Fought Becoming Another Statistic
Here at Wellroot, we celebrate the incredible youth in our Transitional and Independent Living Program every day. Youth like Kanisha who entered our program at age 17 and has spent the
The Healing Power of Family
“Thank you so much for giving me a brother and sister!” A Beautiful Adoption Story Anne and Bradley came to Susan, a Wellroot foster mom, in 2019. When it was
Summer of Success for Our Young Adults!
“Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life. Tiptoe if you must, but take a step.” This month, we celebrate a
A Bright Future
“Raekwon I’m extremely proud of you and wish you continued success!!!” Last September, Wellroot celebrated their 150th Anniversary of serving children, youth and families during This Is Home gala. During
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