ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: A Guide for Foster and Adoptive Parents

PLACEMENT AGREEMENT

RESOURCE CHECK LIST

FOSTER PARENT INVOICE - 526

FOSTER PARENT INVOICE - ONLINE VERSION

DIRECT DEPOSIT FORM

Forms

DFCS Foster Parent Child Safety Agreement - FORM 29

Routing Substitute Caregivers - FORM 316

Consent for Criminal Records History Check - FORM 404

Registration and Liability Insurance Coverage Application - Volunteer

Foster Parents Bill of Rights / Grievance Procedure

Foster parents play a vital role in Georgia's efforts to care for children. Central to these efforts is an effective and strong partnership between DFCS and foster parents. Strengthening this partnership, Governor Sonny Perdue signed into law the Foster Parents Bill of Rights on May 5, 2004. Georgia is one of nine states that have a legal Bill of Rights for its foster parents. The Bill of Rights officially became law on July 1, 2004. The twenty-three rights include issues such as non-discrimination, disclosure of information, financial reimbursement and case planning for children.

The remedy for any rights violations is through the Foster Parent Grievance Procedure. While DFCS is committed to foster parents and the Bill of Rights, a process to address any violations of the Bill of Rights has been established. This three-step process, which begins at the county level, and can proceed to the State Division Director and the State Mediation Committee, is the only remedy for violations of law. For the full text of the bill, please visit the state legislature's website at http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2003_04/search/hb1580.htm.

For a full explanation of the grievance procedure and applicable forms, please see the associated document's below.

Associated Document(s):

Grievance Procedure

Grievance Process Flow Chart

Form 80--Initiation of Grievance

Form 82--Request for Step Two Review

Form 84--Request for Step Three Review

 

 Local News and Media

  March 5th, 2009 - Article in the Tribune