Resources for Georgia Adoptions

We know you have many questions, which is why we've put together a list of resources about Georgia adoptions. To help you deal with the stress of the process, we can also help you find support groups and adoptive family mentors.

Please take some time to explore the resources below and learn more about Georgia adoptions.

• Birthmother.com

  Birthmother.com is a site full of resources for birthmothers.

• Options Magazine

  Options Magazine is a free magazine that provides information for women facing an unplanned pregnancy. With articles about adoption, parenting, abortion, marriage, pre-natal care, health, counseling, and more, Options Magazine emphasizes the need to make positive choices during pregnancy.

• Child Welfare Information Gateway Federal

  Child Welfare Information Gateway Federal agency that promotes the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and families by connecting child welfare, adoption and related professionals as well as the general public to timely, essential information.

• The Georgia Center for Resources and Support

  The Georgia Center for Resources and Support is a State-wide project funded by the Georgia Department of Human Resources designed to increase resources and supportive services for adoptive and foster families and reduce the incidence of disruption in Georgia. They have an excellent GA adoption lending library.

• Adoptive Families Magazine

  Adoptive Families, the award-winning national adoption magazine, is the leading adoption information source for families before, during, and after adoption.

• Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Family and Children Services

  The DHR-DFCS is a State Unit that is committed to educating the public, private partners and DFCS field staff in regards to best practices in GA adoption and to facilitate and support the adoption of children in the permanent custody of the Department of Human Resources.

• Partners in Adoption Fees (PDF)

• Partners in Adoption Fees (DOC)

• New Home Study Application (PDF)

• New Home Study Application (DOC)

• H.S. Policies & Procedures (PDF)

• H.S. Policies & Procedures (DOC)

• Disclosures & Requirements

• Release & Request - DFCS

• Release GA. Criminal Hist.

• Rel-HIPPA-Child Protective

• Rel-HIPPA-Sex Offender

• Checklist of Documents