
adoption, Events, FAMILY, Family Housing Program, foster care, Foster Families, Georgia Foster Care, Kinship Care, News, Our Stories, Transitional Living Program, volunteerism
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
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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
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This Is Home – Celebrating 150 Years – Part 1
For 150 years, Wellroot Family Services has been leading the effort to transform the lives of children and families in Georgia. Through our four programs, Wellroot cares for and encourages the growth
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
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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
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A Beginner’s Guide to Becoming Foster Parents in Georgia
If you live in Georgia and want to become a foster parent, this guide can help. Here is a beginner’s guide to becoming foster parents in Georgia. Becoming foster parents
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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
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