Current Providers
The mission of the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Foster Care program is to strengthen families, protect children from further abuse and neglect and to assure that every child has a permanent family. The private provider community is an important and integral part of DFCS's ability to achieve its mission. The Room Board and Watchful Oversight (RBWO) supports the DFCS mission and provides guidance to Child Caring Institutions and Child Placing Agencies contracted with DFCS.
Resources For Current Providers
You have found the central location for forms and documents relevant to currently contracted RBWO providers! All files shown are the current version, although the document may reflect an earlier fiscal year if nothing has been updated.
- FY 2024 RBWO Minimum Standards
- FY 2025 RBWO Minimum Standards
- Foster Home Addenda Info Sheet
- GA+SCORE Provider User Manual
- PBP Measurements & Standards Guide
- PBP Measurements Training Videos
- PBP Provider Score Dispute Notification Form
- PBP Guide -- ILP/TLP Quick Guide
- PBP Provider Dispute Form Instructions
- RBWO Policy Violation Assessment Process Guide
Please click on the appropriate check for forms and instructions. For upcoming training information, click on the Training Calendar.
The Office of Provider Management hosts trainings for current providers, including the 120-hour RBWO Foundations training for new staff in specified roles, Reasonable and Prudent Parenting, Every Child Every Month (ECEM), and other topics. GA+SCORE also posts training information supplied by other DFCS departments, including IMPACT Train-the-Trainer sessions. OPM may also post registration information for other public and private trainings of interest to RBWO providers.
The latest eblasts and announcements are listed below, or click "All announcements" for all posted eblasts.
All approved Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) policy is available on their Online Directives Information System(ODIS) website under the Manuals, Policies and Procedures heading. Look for Department of Family and Children Services and then Child Welfare.
Frequently Asked Current Provider Questions
Where are the key documents for current providers?
Can I log into GA+SCORE?
How do I log into GA+SCORE?
What is GA SHINES?
For CPAs: How do I remove a foster home member in GA+SCORE?
Upcoming Events
JUL
30
Tue
RPPS
Reasonable and Prudent Parenting Standards (RPPS)
This is a 2 hour virtual workshop that supports the dissemination of information on the federal and state law requiring implementation of the reasonable and prudent parenting standards and youth rights.
AUG
1
Thu
RPPS
Reasonable and Prudent Parenting Standards (RPPS)
This is a 2 hour virtual workshop that supports the dissemination of information on the federal and state law requiring implementation of the reasonable and prudent parenting standards and youth rights.
AUG
5
Mon
RBWO Foundations
RBWO Foundations: Classroom Component
RBWO Foundations Classroom Training is conducted using a hybrid model. There will be four (4) days of virtual training via Microsoft Teams. Participants will then be required to take the test in person. Testing will be done in Norcross, GA. You can complete the test in person on Tuesday, August 13 or Wednesday, August 28 . If one of these dates do not align with your schedule, we will discuss other options in class.
AUG
5
Mon
NTDC
NTDC Train-The-Trainer (TTT)
AUG
12
Mon
NTDC
NTDC Train-The-Trainer (TTT)
AUG
14
Wed
RBWO Roles & Responsibilities
RBWO Roles and Responsibilities
This is a 2 hour workshop that supports the dissemination of information about the role requirements for RBWO Providers.
AUG
19
Mon
RBWO Foundations
RBWO Foundations: Classroom Component
RBWO Foundations Classroom Training is conducted using a hybrid model. There will be four (4) days of virtual training via Microsoft Teams. Participants will then be required to take the test in person. Testing will be done in Norcross, GA. You can complete the test in person on Wednesday, August 28 or Thursday, September 19 . If one of these dates do not align with your schedule, we will discuss other options in class.
AUG
27
Tue
RPPS
Reasonable and Prudent Parenting Standards (RPPS)
This is a 2 hour virtual workshop that supports the dissemination of information on the federal and state law requiring implementation of the reasonable and prudent parenting standards and youth rights.
SEP
5
Thu
RPPS
Reasonable and Prudent Parenting Standards (RPPS)
This is a 2 hour virtual workshop that supports the dissemination of information on the federal and state law requiring implementation of the reasonable and prudent parenting standards and youth rights.
SEP
9
Mon
RBWO Foundations
RBWO Foundations: Classroom Component
RBWO Foundations Classroom Training is conducted using a hybrid model. There will be four (4) days of virtual training via Microsoft Teams. Participants will then be required to take the test in person. Testing will be done in Norcross, GA. You can complete the test in person on Thursday, September 19 or Tuesday, October 8 . If one of these dates do not align with your schedule, we will discuss other options in class.
SEP
9
Mon
NTDC
NTDC Train-The-Trainer (TTT)
SEP
16
Mon
NTDC
NTDC Train-The-Trainer (TTT)
SEP
17
Tue
RD Highlights
Resource Development Highlights
This is a 2 hour virtual workshop that supports the dissemination of information about Resource Development polices and Minimum Standards.
SEP
30
Mon
RBWO Foundations
RBWO Foundations: Classroom Component
RBWO Foundations Classroom Training is conducted using a hybrid model. There will be four (4) days of virtual training via Microsoft Teams. Participants will then be required to take the test in person. Testing will be done in Norcross, GA. You can complete the test in person on Thursday, September 19 or Tuesday, October 8 . If one of these dates do not align with your schedule, we will discuss other options in class.
OCT
7
Mon
NTDC
NTDC Train-The-Trainer (TTT)
OCT
21
Mon
NTDC
NTDC Train-The-Trainer (TTT)
NOV
4
Mon
NTDC
NTDC Train-The-Trainer (TTT)
NOV
18
Mon
NTDC
NTDC Train-The-Trainer (TTT)
DEC
2
Mon
NTDC
NTDC Train-The-Trainer (TTT)
DEC
9
Mon
NTDC
NTDC Train-The-Trainer (TTT)