How does a foster parent receive help if problems arise with the child?
A case manager is assigned to each child in the foster care system. It is the social worker’s responsibility to help in the supervision of a child. Foster care works best when the foster parent and case manager are a team focusing on the needs of a child. Foster parents may seek the advice of another more experienced foster parent that they developed as a “foster buddy.” It is advisable to develop a strong support network of family, friends, and professionals to help care for any foster child. GCAC of Georgia offers a 24-hour, on-call case manager to assist with emergencies that occur during non office hours or holidays.
