Foster Care in Georgia
At a Meritan Foster Care home, children receive more than the necessary medical or behavioral treatment. Every day, they are exposed to basic human warmth and affection, allowing them to grow strong through experiences that most people take for granted.
Macon Office
3312 Northside Drive, Suite D-200
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 474-8552 or (877) 774-7792
Training is key to the success of a placement in a foster home. Meritan provides support and instruction to foster parents from trained professionals. Our staff is always available to answer questions and to respond immediately to any concerns from the foster family or children.
Georgia foster Parent Eligibility
21 years of age if married or 25 years of age if single.
Attend Introduction/Orientation
Willing to submit to a child protective service screen through Department of Human Resource
Provide a criminal background check through OIG
Attend and complete required IMPACT Training
There are other requirements to be met contingent upon completion of the above requirements.
To learn more about the Meritan Foster care program, visit our main Foster Care page.
For an informational flyer, please click here.