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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



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.
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


DEC
14
Thu

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.

JAN
8
Mon

NTDC Training

NTDC Train-The-Trainer (TTT)
Trainer: Corinthia

JAN
8
Mon

NTDC Training

NTDC Train-The-Trainer (TTT)
Trainer: Carol

JAN
22
Mon

NTDC Training

NTDC Train-The-Trainer (TTT)
Trainer: Tammy

JAN
22
Mon

NTDC Training

NTDC Train-The-Trainer (TTT)
Trainer: Donna

FEB
5
Mon

NTDC Training

NTDC Train-The-Trainer (TTT)
Trainer: Corinthia

FEB
12
Mon

NTDC Training

NTDC Train-The-Trainer (TTT)
Trainer: Carol

FEB
26
Mon

NTDC Training

NTDC Train-The-Trainer (TTT)
Location: Faithbridge: 2555 Northwinds Parkway, Suite 500, Alpharetta, GA 30009
Seats 25
Trainer: Donna

FEB
26
Mon

NTDC Training

NTDC Train-The-Trainer (TTT)
Trainer: Tammy

MAR
4
Mon

NTDC Training

NTDC Train-The-Trainer (TTT)
Location: Goshen Valley: 225 Reformation Parkway, Suite 118, Canton, GA 30114
Office: 770-345-9535
Seats 25 max
Trainer: Donna

MAR
18
Mon

NTDC Training

NTDC Train-The-Trainer (TTT)
Trainer: Tammy

APR
1
Mon

NTDC Training

NTDC Train-The-Trainer (TTT)
Location: Uniting Hope: 1949 Hwy 81, Suite 300, Loganville, GA 30052
Trainer: Donna

APR
15
Mon

NTDC Training

NTDC Train-The-Trainer (TTT)
Trainer: Donna

MAY
13
Mon

NTDC Training

NTDC Train-The-Trainer (TTT)
Location: Southern Reg
Trainer: Donna

MAY
20
Mon

NTDC Training

NTDC Train-The-Trainer (TTT)
Trainer: Tammy

JUN
10
Mon

NTDC Training

NTDC Train-The-Trainer (TTT)
Trainer: Tammy

JUN
24
Mon

NTDC Training

NTDC Train-The-Trainer (TTT)
Trainer: Tammy