Adoption Information

Attorney Information

Jacqueline L. Payne

Willie N. Hamilton

Phone: 1-877-669-0634 or 770-881-7789
Website: http://ateamgroup.org/
Upcoming Events: https://www.gaadoptionresources.org/about/events/news/346-adopted-teen-empowerment-and-mentoring-ateam

Do you ever check out the following webpages?
- It's My Turn Now - http://itsmyturnnow.dhs.ga.gov/WebForms/MeetChildren.aspx
- Wednesday's Child - http://wednesdayschild.dhs.ga.gov/Children/ViewChildren.aspx
Do you know if you are able to adopt a child? Check here to see if you meet the criteria.
- Georgia DFCS Adoption Process. - https://dfcs.georgia.gov/adoption-process
- Georgia State Information on How To Adopt. - https://www.adoptuskids.org/adoption-and-foster-care/how-to-adopt-and-foster/state-information/georgia
Have you been on the list for a while and are interested in getting support in te process?
- Connect with your Local Parent Association
- Connect with online support Groups
  - Georgia Adoptive and Foster Parent Support Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/166697456828443/
  - ADOPT Georgia - Adoption Resource and Support - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1324323080976548/
Have you had trouble as a Foster Parent getting responses from your RD or from one of the websites listed above because your home is not registered as an Adoptive Home?
- If this has happened, contact your RD worker
- Also contact the DeKalb FLAG President so we can help them see that we also want information about these children who are ready for a forever family. We have contacts that we can utilize to help us with these types of issues.