Lt. Governor Duncan Appoints Wellroot CEO to the Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund
Georgia Lt. Governor Duncan appoints Wellroot CEO, Rev. Hal Jones, to the Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund (“the Fund”). The Fund seeks to protect child victims of sex
Wellroot Family Services Receives Jackson EMC Foundation Grant
Wellroot awarded $10,000 grant from The Jackson EMC Foundation to help fund the recruitment, training and retention of more foster parents in the 10-county region served by Jackson EMC.
What It’s Like Fostering a Teen in Georgia
You couldn’t ask for a better spouse and a better house. Married life in your new home is good. Then, you decide to have a child, and you feel even
Full Home, Full Hearts – The Millers’ Story, Part Two
We’re excited to share Part Two of the incredible story of the Miller family! If you haven’t already, click here to check out Part One of their fostering journey. Then,
The Courage to Say “Yes” – The Millers’ Story, Part One
Throughout our lives, how many times have we told God “no,” “I’m not ready,” or “not now?” Then, how many more times has He turned our adamant “no”
Wellroot Advocacy Update – July 2019
At Wellroot Family Services we believe attunement to and understanding of key legislative and policy decisions strategically inform our work and are critical in how we collaborate and plan for
Wellroot Family Services Receives State of Hope Grant
Wellroot is one of a select group of local family-support programs from across Georgia who were chosen to participate in the state child-welfare agency’s State of Hope initiative. FOR
Foster Care in GA – 7 Key Reasons Why You Should Become a Foster Parent
In the United States, there are over 442,000 children in foster care. Children placed in a foster home are there because of some kind of maltreatment in their home. Since
Kinship Care: An Overview
Today, there are over 400,000 children in the foster care system in the United States. These numbers are a shocking reality for thousands of families in America. 14,000 of the children in