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
- GA+SCORE Provider User Manual
- Foster Home Addenda Info Sheet
- 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
- Policy Violation Self-Assessment Report - CCIs
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
APR
30
Tue
ILP/CLSA Standards
ILP/CLSA Standards
Participants will gain a better understanding of how the CLSA works, how to incorporate it, and review the changes to the IL Standards.
MAY
6
Mon
RBWO Foundations Classroom Component
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, the week after training concludes. The testing dates are listed on the registration website. Participants will sign up for their testing date and time at the conclusion of classroom training.
MAY
13
Mon
NTDC Training
NTDC Train-The-Trainer (TTT)
Location: Southern Reg
Trainer: Donna
MAY
14
Tue
RBWO Provider Contact Standards Overview
RBWO Provider Contact Standards Overview
This 2- hour workshop supports the dissemination of information about the contact and documentation requirements for RBWO Providers.
MAY
16
Thu
Understanding OPM
Understanding OPM
This training will provide an overview of OPM to include discussing the functionality of the RD, Monitoring, and Risk Management Teams.
MAY
20
Mon
NTDC Training
THIS COURSE IS FULL
NTDC Train-The-Trainer (TTT)
Trainer: Tammy
MAY
20
Mon
RBWO Foundations Classroom Component
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, the week after training concludes. The testing dates are listed on the registration website. Participants will sign up for their testing date and time at the conclusion of classroom training.
MAY
29
Wed
RBWO Provider Contact Standards Overview
RBWO Provider Contact Standards Overview
This 2- hour workshop supports the dissemination of information about the contact and documentation requirements for RBWO Providers.
JUN
3
Mon
RBWO Foundations Classroom Component
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, the week after training concludes. The testing dates are listed on the registration website. Participants will sign up for their testing date and time at the conclusion of classroom training.
JUN
10
Mon
NTDC Training
THIS COURSE IS FULL
NTDC Train-The-Trainer (TTT)
Trainer: Tammy
JUN
12
Wed
Understanding OPM
Understanding OPM
This training will provide an overview of OPM to include discussing the functionality of the RD, Monitoring, and Risk Management Teams.
JUN
18
Tue
RBWO Director's Foundations Overview Session
RBWO Director's Foundations Overview Session
This course is an overview of the RBWO Foundations classroom and eLearning curriculum. This course is intended for RBWO Directors.
JUN
24
Mon
NTDC Training
THIS COURSE IS FULL
NTDC Train-The-Trainer (TTT)
Trainer: Tammy
JUN
24
Mon
RBWO Foundations Classroom Component
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, the week after training concludes. The testing dates are listed on the registration website. Participants will sign up for their testing date and time at the conclusion of classroom training.
JUL
8
Mon
NTDC
NTDC Train-The-Trainer (TTT)
JUL
8
Mon
NTDC
NTDC Train-The-Trainer (TTT)
AUG
5
Mon
NTDC
NTDC Train-The-Trainer (TTT)
AUG
12
Mon
NTDC
NTDC Train-The-Trainer (TTT)
SEP
9
Mon
NTDC
NTDC Train-The-Trainer (TTT)
SEP
16
Mon
NTDC
NTDC Train-The-Trainer (TTT)
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)