Posts Tagged ‘Foster Care’
Two Paths, One Purpose: The Journey to Becoming a CHRIS 180 Foster Parent
Two CHRIS 180 families who initially set out on the path of adoption found themselves opening their minds to the possibility of foster care. Both families shared their unique journeys and personal experiences providing foster care to children in need with the support of CHRIS 180. Alisa Oliver always dreamed of adopting children but was…
Read MoreFostering Hope: Your Complete Guide to Becoming a Foster Parent with CHRIS 180
Georgia’s foster care program plays a crucial role in providing temporary homes for 11,000 children who cannot live with their biological families due to various circumstances. Foster parents can contribute to the well-being of these children through various avenues, including Adoption, Partnership Parenting which entails providing support while families work toward reunification, respite care and…
Read MoreGeorgia’s Tax Credit Secret: The Qualified Foster Child Donation
by: Mina Holliday, CPA Adapted for CHRIS 180 by Lisa Schnaubelt, CFRE, Director of Development Many thanks to our amazing community partner Smith + Howard for writing this blog post outlining the 2023 Georgia Qualified Foster Child Donation Tax Credit. Read on to learn what it is, how you could implement it and support CHRIS…
Read MoreA Milestone of Service
On June 8, 1981, a new nonprofit organization named Georgia CHARLEE opened its doors to fill gaps in the foster care system. Georgia CHARLEE – now known as CHRIS 180 – was organized by a purpose-driven group of women from The Junior League of Atlanta, Inc. (JLA), who saw a need for a safe, stable,…
Read MoreBringing a Mother’s Love to Children in Foster Care
Valancia Abdullah considers it her calling to care for youth who some may think of as “challenged.” After working with special needs students at Atlanta Public Schools, in 2000, she joined CHRIS 180’s foster care program. She serves as a Resident Assistant. The kids affectionately refer to her as Ms. Val. “The RA to me…
Read MoreRecognizing the Need and Ways to Help
“A child is not looking for a perfect parent, but to feel loved and understood. We are blessed to be a step along the journey in the growth of a new family” -Emily Thompson, VP of Community Programs CHRIS 180 Happy National Adoption Month! While the month of November is dedicated to bringing awareness to…
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