Updated June, 30 2009
Happy Summer Everyone!

We would like to take a minute to Thank DEMA and everyone that bought Raffle tickets at the Spring in to Arts day in the Ellijay Square. With these Funds, we are able to help our Kids with much needed back to school items. If you would like to make a donation of school supplies or money to go for supplies Please call or email the President.

We will also always be taking clothes, children's items, Cribs, toddler beds, twin beds, bunk beds, car seats and kids toys at any time please contact the President if you have items you would like to donate.

Foster children most of the time come to us with nothing, so anything you might like to give away we can use. Thank you advance! We will always give you a tax receipt for your taxes.

WE would NOT Have any Funds WITHOUT your COMMUNITY SUPPORRT
Thank You so much!

If you can help us in any way with fundraising please contact the president.

We would like to be able to do more activities with the Foster children that they may not other wise be able to due, due to lack of funds. Also we always need money for Christmas for kids.

Thank you for help us reach my goal! In improving the lives of the children in Foster care!

Kimberly Long GFFAF Pres. 2009
Kimberlylong1081@yahoo.com
706-636-4995

A TIP FOR ALL PARENTS OF CHILDREN WHO HAVE MEDICAID:
How to get a LIVE person on the phone at Medicaid:
Call 770-570-3373. Choose Option 1 for English. Choose Option 4. Choose Option 2.

What is the purpose of GFFAF?
The purpose of the Association is to educate the community concerning foster care, bring together all foster parents, foster adoptive parents, agency representatives, and community resources that wish to work together for the betterment of foster children, to work with the community to secure support for the Association, foster and adopted children, and foster and adoptive parents.

How do I become a member?
You can become a member if you live in Gilmer County and are a licensed foster parent and/or are an adoptive parent of a child through foster care. Membership dues are $7.50 for a single parent and $15 for a married couple. Dues should be paid by January 31st. We meet the second Tuesday of each month at 7 PM at the Ellijay Church of Christ on North Main Street.

I'm a foster/adoptive parent. Why should I join?
Membership benefits include:
Easy way to stay up-to-date on fostering and adopting issues with informative monthly meetings and newsletters
Easy access to required foster parent training (including CPR and First Aid)
School supplies for foster and adopted children
Resources for Christmas gifts for foster and adopted children
Fun family events
Food Bank items
Valuable advice and support from other parents like you

How do I become a foster or adoptive parent?
Contact Mandy Thagard at Gilmer County DFCS at 706-635-2361 or the foster care and adoption recruitment intake line at 1-877-210-KIDS. The next series of IMPACT classes offered by DFCS in our area begin soon.

I'm not a foster or adoptive parent. How can I help?
You can support foster and adopted children in the county by supporting GFFAF events and fundraising activities, by advocating for more support for DFCS from the local county government, and by donating money and items like school supplies, clothing, baby items and furniture, bikes, etc. GFFAF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and all donations are tax deductible. Click on the button below to donate via Paypal.