The Georgia Sun: Georgia is recruiting foster parents
The Peach State is launching a new statewide marketing campaign to help recruit and retain more foster parents for youth in state custody.
Working with Lexicon Strategies, state officials have already begun work on a rigorous approach to engage stakeholders, build a message that resonates with potential foster parents, and celebrate the victories – big and small – of foster parents across the state.
“Our state appreciates the generous families and individuals who have opened their homes to children in need,” said Georgia First Lady Marty Kemp. “Our hope is that this initiative will encourage more Georgians who are able to answer the call and provide kids in state custody the most valuable thing they could receive: a stable, caring place to grow and thrive.”
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Foster parents come from all walks of life and a new collaboration between Georgia’s first family and the state is looking for everyday Georgians who are ready to serve the most venerable among us with loving homes.
Currently, there are 11,438 children in foster care, according to the State of Georgia. Kemp said the state believes in protecting life at all stages.
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Gov. Brian Kemp's office announced the efforts Tuesday in collaboration with First Lady Marty Kemp and the Department of Human Services.
"Our state appreciates the generous families and individuals who have opened their homes to children in need," said First Lady Marty Kemp in a news release. "Our hope is that this initiative will encourage more Georgians who are able to answer the call and provide kids in state custody the most valuable thing they could receive: a stable, caring place to grow and thrive."
Single women and single men, young adults 21 years and older and newly married couples are all eligible to start the process of becoming a foster parent, according to the state.
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