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 Each child who comes to CCS needs individualized attention based on his or her situation. Some are dealing with the effects of trauma, learning disabilities, or problem behaviors. Our job is to customize our services to the child to create the best possible growing environment.
Children who enter foster care go into what is known as basic level or DFCS foster care. The children whose problems, needs, behaviors or trauma exceed the support offered in basic care are referred to specialized or therapeutic programs. CCS takes kids referred by the MATCH program, DFCS, local Mental Health or Mental Retardation programs, the Department of Juvenile Justice and the Metropolitan Atlanta Alliance for Children.
The range of birth parent involvement is as diverse as the kids. Some kids have no one either because their parent is deceased, in jail or their whereabouts are unknown. Other kids have parents who see them weekly, participate fully in the treatment process and work successfully as part of the team. Many families fall somewhere in between.
Different things happen for different kids. Some go back to live with their birth parents or extended family members while some go on to independent living programs. Still others remain in long-term foster care or are adopted by our foster parents or other families who will love and accept them
At CCS we’re looking for families who make an informed decision, who have a strong commitment to child welfare and who are open to learning and growing. Patience and a sense of humor help enormously.
Every family works closely with a CCS Family Consultant who sees them at least two to four times per month but is available by phone 24 hours a day. They also have a therapist that works with the child but offers support and family counseling. They meet with a psychiatrist monthly and have CCS supervisory support available 24 hours a day. Finally, families can take advantage of our training courses, become a member of one of our six parent support groups and utilize our respite programs.
Call us. Our Recruitment Specialist will answer any questions you may have or you can make an appointment to come in to talk to us. You can even attend one of our training classes to learn more. Asking questions, taking classes and even becoming certified does not mean you are obligated to welcome a child into your home. We don’t place a child without a lot of planning and until you are absolutely sure that is what you want.
Our adult consumers are 18 and older, most of them in the age range of 21 to 55.
Most CCS adults are more self-sufficient than the public might expect, but many of them need our assistance with peer conflict, safety, job support and transportation issues.
Referrals are made through regional offices, family members, service monitors and service coordinators.
The families help to provide the history and background information of each client and they also learn methods of support for these individuals.
The admission process for an adult typically takes between 60 and 90 days.
All settings are individualized, but examples of possible living situations are an apartment with a roommate and a resident assistant, an apartment with no roommates and a resident assistant or a house with two or more roommates and staff.
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