A Day of Celebration, FamFest 2022
“I’ve always felt supported by Wellroot’s staff, but today was so much more meaningful. You get the sense that we are all doing something good together. I no longer feel
The Changing Needs of Children – 1951-1973
Wellroot continues to celebrate 150 years of serving children and families in Georgia by exploring our history. In 1951, the Methodist Children’s Home was housing the largest number of children
The Healing Power of Family
Wellroot has launched a new strategic plan this year that includes three new programs that will help more families stay together. Our mission statement at Wellroot reads, “We restore children
Fostering Isn’t Scary!
No tricks, nearly 12,000 children in Georgia need a safe, loving home. Could you open your home to children in need? Jacob and Miriam Graves were like a lot of
FamFest 2021: Celebrating 150 Years of Family
“Most days are a roller coaster ride in foster care; it was so nice to ride an ACTUAL rollercoaster! Plus, seeing the kids’ faces when they met Bugs Bunny, priceless!”
The Home: 1900-1934
In honor of Wellroot’s 150th anniversary, we’re posting a series of articles focused on Wellroot’s history! Wellroot’s Beginning Wellroot: The Early Years As the world entered into a new century
Wellroot Family Services Welcomes Two New Executive Leaders to Support More Families in Georgia
Wellroot Family Services, one of Georgia’s largest and longest-operating child welfare organizations, welcomes Christina Lennon and Jenny Paveglio to help lead the organization’s new family preservation work. FOR IMMEDIATE
Wellroot: The Early Years
Throughout Wellroot’s 150th Anniversary Celebration, we’ll be exploring our history and roots as The United Methodist Children’s Home. Read our first article here. At Wellroot, we stand on the shoulders
Individuals across Georgia raise over $47,000 for children in foster care!
On May 1, 2021, 32 teams and 268 walkers/runners from across North Georgia celebrated Wellroot’s 150th-anniversary of serving families & children in Georgia during Wellroot’s Founder’s Day 5K & Mustard