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?

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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