Our Specialized Foster Care program provides boys and girls 4-17 with emotional or behavioral difficulties an opportunity to live within the community in the naturally therapeutic environment of a family. Our parents are trained, supervised, and supported by the Laurel Heights Specialized Foster Care Treatment Team.

Family Consultants work with the family and the child as a supportive liaison for academic, therapeutic, and medical needs. Weekly home visits ensure that both the child and the family's needs are being met. Family Consultants provide 24-hour on-call support, assistance in setting up individual and family therapy for the child.

What to expect...

• A family is matched to meet the child's specific needs.
• Our Family Consultants ensure all medical and psychiatric needs are met.
• We coordinate appropriate educational/vocational placement.
• Our Family Consultants coordinate with case managers to ensure contact with the birth families.
• We provide regular respite for children and foster families.
• Our Family Consultants provide 24 hour, on-call support and case management.
• Our program ensures each child has an appropriate aftercare plan.

The Specialized Foster Care Families...

• Model healthy family roles & functioning.
• Are assessed for stability & strengths
• Receive specialized training in working with children with psychiatric, developmental and behavioral difficulties.

Foster Parent Requirements...

• At least 21 years old
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Financially stable
• Safe home with adequate space for the addition of a child
• Successful completion of 36 hours of training
• Home has one adult who can be available to the child at all times
• Automobile drivers license and insurance
• No history of child abuse, neglect or abandonment
• Medical examination for all household members
• Criminal background clearance for all adult household members
• Three positive references

For more information, or to refer a child, please contact:

Jacqueline Jordan
Direct: 404.888.6040
Fax: 404.872.5088
Email: jacqueline.jordan@uhsinc.com
Website: www.laurelheightshospital.com

Laurel Heights Hospital
934 Briarcliff Road
Atlanta, GA 30306
404.888.7860