In neighborhoods throughout Georgia—including right here in Roswell— thousands of
children are removed from their homes each year due to abuse, neglect, or
abandonment. While foster and relative caregivers step up to offer safety and love,
meeting the full range of these children's needs can be overwhelming. That’s where the Foster Care Support Foundation (FCSF) makes a vital difference.
Headquartered in Roswell since 2000, FCSF helps ensure displaced children
experience a nurturing, stable daily life—even in the wake of trauma. The foundation
provides free essential items like clothing, shoes, books, toys, school supplies, and
infant gear to children in both foster and kinship care, easing the financial burden for
caregivers and helping kids grow emotionally, physically, and socially.
Central to this work is the Foster Cares™ Distribution Program, which serves eligible children year-round with age-appropriate necessities. These children include those in formal foster placements, youth transitioning out of the system, and those in kinship care with grandparents, relatives, or close family friends.
A fact that may surprise many in our community: more than 90% of the children served by FCSF are not in state custody and have no DFCS (Division of Family and Children Services) caseworker. These children, placed informally with relatives or friends, often receive no financial assistance—making them Georgia’s unsupported displaced children. They are at the very heart of FCSF’s mission.
It’s also important to know that FCSF is not part of DFCS, and caregivers do not need a referral or caseworker to receive help. Many families in Roswell and across the state may not realize they’re eligible. FCSF wants them to know you don’t have to be part of the state system to access support.
Through a compassionate, community-focused approach, FCSF reaches thousands of families each year. The Grands Raising Grands Holiday Wish Program ensures children in kinship care have a joyful holiday by matching them with donated gifts.
Meanwhile, Prom-a-Palooza invites teen girls in foster or kinship care to select
formalwear, shoes, and accessories—so they can attend prom feeling confident and
celebrated.
Beyond its programs, FCSF actively collaborates with schools, nonprofits, faith
communities, and government partners to identify children in need. As Roswell-based
foster mom Jami Stocks shared, “What a gift to foster families to have this care—with so much to think about, especially in the early days of a new placement, this takes away a heavy burden!”
FCSF is not government funded and is run mostly by volunteers. It’s supported through your financial and in-kind donations, and all resources go directly to helping children. With deep roots in Roswell and a steadfast mission, the Foster Care Support
Foundation continues building brighter futures—one child at a time.
To donate, volunteer, or learn more, visit www.fostercares.org or call (770) 641-9591. Follow FCSF on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube
“What a gift to foster families to have this care"