Nonprofit organizations that partner with the state to serve children and families say prevention and wraparound services are now under increased scrutiny or at risk of cuts. “When family’s needs aren’t centered, children fall through the cracks,” said Allison Ashe, CEO of Wellroot Family Services.

Wellroot Family Services CEO Allison Ashe outlines the new federal initiative to modernize foster care and improve support for youth aging out of the system.

ATLANTA — As more than 1.4 million Georgians prepare to lose food stamp or SNAP benefits starting November 1, local food banks are getting help… Another community group and local family advocate, Wellroot Family Services, says about half of the families they assist are enrolled in SNAP and Wellroot President and CEO Allison Ashe says food insecurity can cause families to spiral.

Every year, the Georgia Department of Human Services says close to 700 young people age out of the foster care system. Without proper support, there’s a strong chance many of them will end up unhoused. A Tucker faith-based nonprofit is helping keep these young adults on a path to success.

Every year, the Georgia Department of Human Services says close to 700 young people age out of the foster care system. Without proper support, there’s a strong chance many of them will end up unhoused. A Tucker faith-based nonprofit is helping keep these young adults on a path to success.

Allison Ashe leads with both heart and strategy at Wellroot Family Services, one of Georgia’s oldest child and family welfare organizations. Since taking on the CEO role in 2020, she’s worked to reimagine what stability looks like for children and families in the foster care system – shifting the focus from placement to long-term well-being.

Recently renewed by the Georgia Legislature, Georgia’s Fostering Success Tax Credit will continue in 2025 to help those aging out of foster care. GPB’s Ellen Eldridge reports.

[Chesley McNeil] Plus, a tax credit aimed at helping Georgia’s foster children is working its way through the gold dome. We’re going to hear from one organization’s plans for at least pushing its renewal

United Methodist-related Wellroot Family Services welcomed more than 400 youth-serving professionals from more than 150…

On January 30, Wellroot Family Services welcomed more than 400 youth-serving professionals from more than 150 organizations…

Standing as a beacon of hope for children and families for 152 years, the United Methodist Children’s Home (UMCH) served…

Passed by the legislature two years ago, the state of Georgia sets aside $20 million in tax credits as part of the ‘Fostering Success’ tax credit…

The deadline is fast approaching for you to make your state tax dollars a Christmas gift to help teens who are preparing…