Georgia Foster Care l Wellroot Family Services is excited to announce plans to purchase the Avondale Pattillo United Methodist Church property in the City of Avondale Estates. This seven-ac… Read More

Georgia Foster Care l The family tree is a reminder of the roots from which individuals and families draw strength, identity, and belonging. Over time, Wellroot Family Services has cultivat… Read More

Georgia Foster Care Wellroot Family Services, formerly the United Methodist Children’s Home, hosted its annual fundraising gala at Zoo Atlanta with support from the Liz Blake Giving… Read More

Georgia Foster Care by CEO & President Allison Ashe As we enter the new year, I am eager to share Wellroot’s outlook for 2024 and reflect on the evolving dynamics of child welfare… Read More

Georgia Foster Care At Wellroot Family Services, we have added a new program that provides hope to youth experiencing homelessness– the Safety Net Program. Funded by The Department of… Read More

Georgia Foster Care FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tucker, GA, December 29, 2023 – Wellroot Family Services, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to restoring children and families from… Read More

Georgia Foster Care The annual Wellroot Family Christmas brought together children, teens, and families for a holiday celebration filled with joy and the spirit of giving. The Christmas sp… Read More

Georgia Foster Care t Thanks to the generous support of Wellroot’s donors and volunteers, families across all of Wellroot’s programs enjoyed a holiday celebration filled with jo… Read More

Georgia Foster Care “There are times when reunification with birth parents is not possible. For over 150  years, Wellroot has supported the adoption of children into safe and lovi… Read More

Georgia Foster Care In the quiet corners of our community, a harsh reality unfolds every day, silently affecting the futures of our most vulnerable: children growing up in under-resourced ho… Read More

Georgia Foster Care When poverty takes root in the lives of infants, its impact on their development can be devastating. Poverty not only restricts access to basic necessities but also casts… Read More

Georgia Foster Care The seventh annual FamFest was a memorable day, celebrating Wellroot’s community of families, caregivers, and staff. Over 450 guests gathered at Six Flags Over Geor… Read More

Georgia Foster Care Shamonte Knight is a graduate of Wellroot’s Independent Living Program (ILP). ILP is the second phase of Wellroot’s supportive service that helps young adults… Read More

Introduction Welcome to this comprehensive guide on the Wellroot Family Services Scholarship Program! In this article, we will delve into the details of this empowering initiative, designed… Read More

Georgia Foster Care The DeKalb History Center Honors Wellroot at the “Home” Exhibit Opening Aug. 31  On Aug. 31, the DeKalb History Center will unveil the “Home&rdq… Read More

Georgia Foster Care The HFNG program in Hall County continues to grow as we develop key community partnerships, hire and train staff. Due to the strong response and initial outcomes in Hall… Read More

Georgia Foster Care May is National Foster Care Awareness Month, a time when we highlight the needs of children and youth in foster care and reflect on the importance of those who are d… Read More

Georgia Foster Care Do you remember your senior year? Do you have fond memories of Friday night football games and the Spring Formal or memories of cramming at the last minute for that physi… Read More

Georgia Foster Care As we head into tax season, it is a blessing to know that taxpayers can redirect their tax dollars to directly help youth transitioning from foster care. The new Fosterin… Read More

Georgia Foster Care In “Congrats – You’re Having a Teen,” author Dr. Ken Ginsburg, founding director of Center for Parent and Teen Communication and Professor of Pedi… Read More

Georgia Foster Care Many see the new year as a fresh start. Often, we start making new plans and new resolutions. For Anika Steed, a graduate of the Wellroot Family Services’ Independe… Read More

Georgia Foster Care It was Christmas day three years ago when three-year-old Ozzie and five-year-old Lennie first met 10-month-old Theo, their future sibling. Ozzie and Lennie’s parent… Read More

Georgia Foster Care Here at Wellroot, we celebrate the incredible youth in our Transitional and Independent Living Program every day. Youth like Kanisha who entered our program at age 1… Read More

Georgia Foster Care When teenagers in foster care turn 18, they have the option to stay in state care and receive supportive services that will help them make the challenging transition towa… Read More

Georgia Foster Care Wellroot Family Services is excited to announce a new home for our residential programs in the beautiful neighborhood of Oakhurst in the City of Decatur. Wellroot purchas… Read More

Georgia Foster Care “I’ve always felt supported by Wellroot’s staff, but today was so much more meaningful. You get the sense that we are all doing something good together… Read More

Georgia Foster Care Wellroot has launched a new strategic plan this year that includes three new programs that will help more families stay together. Our mission statement at Wellroot reads… Read More

Georgia Foster Care Throughout Wellroot’s 150th Anniversary Celebration, we’ll be exploring our history and roots as The United Methodist Children’s Home. Read our first ar… Read More

Georgia Foster Care Wellroot’s Family Housing program is a lifeline for many families at imminent risk of homelessness. Families accepted into our program are serious about leveraging… Read More

Georgia Foster Care No tricks, nearly 12,000 children in Georgia need a safe, loving home. Could you open your home to children in need? Jacob and Miriam Graves were like a lot of first-tim… Read More

Georgia Foster Care In honor of Wellroot’s 150th anniversary, we’re posting a series of articles focused on Wellroot’s history! Wellroot’s Beginning Wellroot: The… Read More

Georgia Foster Care If you live in Georgia and want to become a foster parent, this guide can help. Here is a beginner’s guide to becoming foster parents in Georgia.  Becoming fo… Read More