Audio Files

What parents/professionals are saying about the Georgia Center for Resources and Support's Services...

Laveda Doxey, Project Coordinator for the Georgia Center, interviews attendees at the Adoption and Foster Parent Association of Georgia Conference held on Jekyll Island, GA. in March 2007 -

Diane Martin-Hushman, NACAC - interview (~5 min.)

Comments collected from Foster and Adoptive Parents from 2005-2007

"The Center has a great website to inform you of any activities that may occur. They have Training classes; helpful people at the Center that you can call at anytime with questions. I as a Foster Parent so need this Center!"...Foster Parent

"The Georgia Center has helped me many times with my adopted son. Even at Christmas time they gave to everybody in the family. Without them I would not have known about a lot of services my son is entitled to. Please keep them around, we need them."Sincerely,
Ms. Ballard

• I've enjoyed checking out the books at the Lending Library
• I love the website and find it informative
• I enjoy knowing about upcoming trainings through the website
• I have found the Center's Trainings to be very informative *I've used the website to access information on therapists and psychologists

4/21/07
To Whom It May Concern: We need to have a Resource Center as a means of support. To insure that we will be able to receive the information and the workshops we need for training.B.Brown

Another parent writes...
I like...

1. The Training they offer
2. The website for resources
3. Library
4. One on one contact with Resource Advisor

Another writes following one of our Trainings (Statewide Conference): Why I like GACRS and think it should stay around - "I think this type of facility is a big help for families, more of this type of training is needed for "parents" not just adoptive and foster parents. Thanks."

"The Center is a Blessing from God!"...Parent

"I live in rural metro Atlanta and it was a pleasure to come to the city and meet a diverse, committed group of parents. GACRS made it possible to meet others who have done what we are just starting (adoption) and to network with and learn from them. THANK YOU!"A parent attending a full day training

"I believe the Center should remain and be given more monies if needed to enhance the programs. "We love the Center and all the Resources it offers our families."A Social Worker

June 6, 2007
Dear Ms. Doxey: Many thanks for the quality information I received at the May 30 , 2007 training session you facilitated "Early Warning Signs of Learning Differences & ADHD". I have already utilized some of the resources from that meeting. I look forward to future educational opportunities offered by The Georgia Center for Resources and Support.

May 4, 2007
Dear Ms. Dunlop:

Congratulations, best wishes and continued success, to the Georgia Center for Resources & Support, on your fifth anniversary.

The Center has provided me and so many other foster and adoptive parents with outstanding training programs, valuable information, as well as excellent resources.

As a caregiver, I am constantly seeking solutions and sound advice for the problems that the child in my care is faced with. It is truly a blessing to be able to locate the services that are available through the use of the Center.

The importance of mental health care awareness is essential. As dedicated and concerned adults, we must ensure that every child in need receive adequate counseling. Through educational initiatives, advocacy, mentoring and "rolling up our sleeves" we are destined to restore and improve lives, one child at a time.

Thank you for all that you provide!

Regarding the Lending Library

Thank You! We have three adopted children---two were in foster care previously. It is so difficult to find so many books about adoption in one place!K. Hayden

This is a great thing for the kids. Thank you so much!S. Robinson

This is Great! Recommended by our social worker.Amy

I am just finishing my IMPACT classes at Families First-Thank you for this resource!K. Offerman

This is a great resource!I. Tolman

Thank you so much for the loan of the books. I was so impressed with "Easy Homeschooling Techniques" that I purchased my own copy. My oldest daughter also purchased a copy. Thank you!

I think that this is such a wonderful resource for foster/adoptive parents. I look forward to getting a lot use out of these books!!! Thank you!H. Mora

1/24/06
We're very grateful for your Resource and Support Center. You have been a great help to our family over the past 2 years!A. Cox
6/21/07