Be A Hero. Become A Foster Parent.

Bloom connects caring adults with at-risk children when they need it most.

Why Foster?

Foster parents offer children hope for a brighter future. They help shape children’s lives and form irreplaceable bonds that can last a lifetime.

GETTING STARTED

Bloom facilitates the entire foster family certification and training program, including application, initial training, and continuing education. We keep you on track and help you complete the process faster.

Ongoing Support

Bloom’s weekly support provides a balance of service, support, and reassurance during challenging times while advocating for foster children and families.

Bloom proudly maintains an A+ rating with the Office of Provider Management, and the foster children and sibling groups in our program maintain a placement stability rate of over 90%.

Bloom proudly maintains an A+ rating with the Office of Provider Management, and the foster children and sibling groups in our program maintain a placement stability rate of over 90%.

Hear From Our Families

Nothing is more rewarding than offering hope for a brighter future to a child victimized by abuse, neglect, or abandonment.

Watch this video to share in Bloom foster parents’ joys, successes, and fulfillment.

HOW WE HELP FOSTER FAMILIES

Scroll through and see all the ways we offer support during this life changing experience:

DEDICATED SUPPORT

Bloom foster parents have 24/7 access to highly-credentialed and professional Family Consultants and Support Staff. You can focus on your most important responsibility: loving and nurturing the children in your care.

• Individualized Family Treatment Planning Meetings
• 24-hour emergency access to our professional staff
• Weekly contact with a dedicated Bloom Family Consultant
• 10 days of paid respite care 
• Timely foster parent per diem disbursements 
• Free trauma-informed and evidenced-based training 

• Access to donated services and resources
• Referrals for community services 
• Foster family networking opportunities
• Access to free cultural & recreational activities
• One-on-one in-home parent coaching sessions
• Emergency crisis intervention support
• Advocacy services

 

Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for more considerations, including state financial reimbursements, medical insurance, and housing requirements.

BLOOM UNIVERSITY

Monthly classes and evidence-based, trauma-informed training equip Bloom foster parents with the knowledge and skills they need to best care for foster children. Bloom is licensed for medically fragile and therapeutic youth and teaches foster parents how to care for these specific youth through Bloom University.

Training topics include:

• Quarterly Impact Classes
• Quarterly NTDC training for families in DFCS’ Region IV
• CPR/First Aid
• CPI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention)
• Reasonable and Prudent Parenting
• Safe Infant Sleep
• Medication Management/Administration
• Cultural Diversity

• Foster Parent Grief and Loss
• Behavioral Management
• Bullying Prevention
• ADHD
• Aggressive Behaviors
• Anxiety
• Depression 

And more…

RESPITE CARE

Bloom foster parents have 10 days of paid respite annually and can take up to two weeks at one time. Respite care providers care for foster children short-term, allowing full-time Bloom foster parents to attend appointments or practice self-care. While often planned, respite care is also available during emergencies.

Respite care providers must complete all the requirements of traditional foster parents to become licensed foster homes in Georgia and receive a per diem.

FOSTER FAMILY DAYS

Bloom Foster Parents can get free tickets to cultural and recreational activities throughout Metro Atlanta, like the Zoo, Botanical Gardens, Center for Puppetry Arts, and more.

QUARTERLY EVENTS:

Bloom hosts family-friendly socials such as Pancake Breakfasts and Pizza Parties, and provides childcare when the event is specifically for the foster parents.

 

ANNUAL EVENTS:

Bloom hosts annual networking and appreciation events for Bloom Foster Parents, including Trunk-or-Treat, Back to School Bash, Foster Family Christmas Party, and Foster Family Appreciation Picnic.

At Bloom, we applaud and acknowledge our foster families with recognitions like Foster-Parent-of-the-Month and Foster-Parent-of-the-Year in our monthly Foster Parent Newsletter alongside updates about our regular social events.

THE BLOOM CLOSET

At The Bloom Closet, we provide FREE essentials to foster children in a fun, boutique-like setting. Foster children receive free clothing, shoes, school supplies, hygiene items, toys, diapers, baby gear, and seasonal items.

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT

MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUPS to network and connect with other Bloom foster parents.

ON-SITE RESOURCE LIBRARY with books and DVDs related to everything from managing challenging scenarios like tantrums, bed-wetting and effective parenting strategies.

MONTHLY FOOD BASKETS with a mixture of non-perishable food items, provided in partnership with the Midwest Food Bank.

And, each Bloom foster family receives a welcome basket and a “Welcome Home” dinner when they receive their first placement.

HOW WE HELP FOSTER FAMILIES

Scroll through and see all the ways we offer support during this life changing experience:

Dedicated Support

Bloom foster parents have 24/7 access to highly-credentialed and professional Family Consultant and Support Staff. You can focus on your most important responsibility: loving and nurturing the children in your care.

• Individualized Family Treatment Planning Meeting
• 24-hour emergency access to our professional staff
• Weekly contact with a dedicated Bloom Family Consultant
• 10 days of paid respite care
• Timely foster parent per diem disbursements
• Free trauma-informed and evidenced-based training
• Access to donated services and resources
• Referrals for community services
• Foster family networking opportunities
• Access to free cultural & recreational activities
• One-on-one in-home parent coaching sessions
• Emergency crisis intervention support
• Advocacy services

For more considerations, including state financial reimbursements, medical insurance, and housing requirements, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.

Bloom University

Monthly classes and evidence-based, trauma-informed training equip Bloom foster parents with the knowledge and skills they need to best care for foster children. Bloom is licensed for medically fragile and therapeutic youth and teaches foster parents how to care for these specific youth through Bloom University.

Training topics include:

• Quarterly Impact Classes
• Quarterly NTDC training for families residing in DFCS’s Region IV
• CPR/First Aid
• CPI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention)
• Reasonable and Prudent Parenting
• Safe Infant Sleep
• Medication Management/Administration
• Cultural Diversity
• Foster Parent Grief and Loss
• Behavioral Management
• Bullying Prevention
• ADHS
• Aggressive Behaviors
• Anxiety
• Depression
And more…

Respite Care

Bloom foster parents have 10 days of paid respite annually and can take up to two weeks at one time. Respite care providers care for foster children short-term, allowing full-time Bloom foster parents to attend appointments or practice self-care. While often planned in advance, respite care is also available during emergencies.

Respite care providers must complete all the requirements of traditional foster parents to become a licensed foster home in Georgia and are paid a per diem.

Foster Family Days

Bloom Foster Parents can get free tickets to cultural and recreational activities throughout Metro Atlanta, like the Zoo, Botanical Gardens, Center for Puppetry Arts, and more.

QUARTERLY EVENTS:

Bloom hosts family-friendly socials such as Pancake Breakfasts and Pizza Parties, and provide childcare when the event is specifically for the foster parents.

 

ANNUAL EVENTS:

At Bloom, foster parents are our heroes. We host multiple annual events to bring the community together to celebrate and honor our foster families. Events include: Fall Festival, Back to School Bash, Foster Family Christmas Party, and Foster Family Appreciation Picnic.

 

At Bloom, we applaud and acknowledge our foster families with recognitions like Foster Parent of the Month and Foster Parent of the Year in our monthly Foster Parent Newsletter alongside updates about our regular social events.

The Bloom Closet

At The Bloom Closet, we provide FREE essentials to foster children in a fun, boutique-like setting. Foster children receive free clothing, shoes, school supplies, hygiene items, toys, diapers, baby gear, and seasonal items.

Additional Support

MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUP to network and connect with other Bloom foster parents.

ON-SITE RESOURCE LIBRARY with books and DVDs related to everything from managing challenging scenarios like tantrums, bed-wetting to effective parenting strategies.

MONTHLY FOOD BASKETS with a mixture of non-perishable food items, provided in partnership with the Midwest Food Bank.

And, each Bloom foster family receives a welcome basket and a “Welcome Home” dinner when they receive their first placement.

We believe in keeping siblings together whenever possible. We offer a financial incentive for foster parents able to foster three or more siblings.

Take Your First Step

Register and attend a brief Foster Parent Information Session where you will learn about the foster parenting process and the children who need care.

There is no commitment to continue after attending the session. We ask that you show up with an open heart and mind.

orientation sessions are every 1st and 3rd Thursday at 10am and every 3rd Saturday at 11:30am.

Orientation sessions are every 1st and 3rd Thursday at 10 am and every 3rd Saturday at 11:30 am.

    “Fostering has been one of the most rewarding experiences we could ever ask for. The children that have come into our care have not only become a part of our family, but also our hearts. As foster parents, we’ve been blessed with the opportunity to provide a loving, nurturing, and safe environment for children in need. There is nothing more precious than seeing the smile on the face of a child for the first time, it brings us so much joy and happiness.”
    SHARDE AND AARON, BLOOM FOSTER PARENTS

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