WHO WE ARE
More than a foster agency.
At the heart of Caring 4 Kids Foster Agency lies the vision and dedication of Marie Florence Tchouassi. With an extensive and successful career as a daycare owner, Marie’s journey was marked by an unsettling observation — children in foster care were often deprived of the love and care that every child inherently deserves. Witnessing the discernible disparity in treatment between foster children and their peers, Marie was sparked by her passion to create change.
Driven by the conviction that every child should be nurtured in a family that offers unconditional love, safety, and care — as they would their own biological children — Marie embarked on a mission. This mission was not to patch up a system, but to completely transform it so that every child is healed and filled with unshakeable hope before (re)uniting with a committed family.
Thus, Caring 4 Kids Foster Agency was born, built upon the principle that no child should ever feel unloved or unsafe because of circumstances they can't control.
Marie understood that achieving such a noble goal required a team of unparalleled dedication and expertise. Each member of our team was meticulously selected by Marie herself, undergoing rigorous evaluation to ensure that they possessed not only the professional credentials but also the heart, commitment, and genuine passion for making a real difference in the lives of children. This is why we don’t have staff members. We are a blended family, united by one purpose: to guide and help support every child into the safe and loving embrace of a caregiving home.
With a handpicked team of certified experts, all sharing the same mission, we are working tirelessly to create real community-felt change starting from Snellville, GA and going beyond. Our vision is a future where every child is healed and in a home committed to love, safety, and the joy of belonging.
This is not just our vision; it's our promise so it can be easier for you to...
WHAT WE DO
Dedicate ourselves to guiding you through your journey.
We understand the mix of hope and concern faced by potential parents like you, from the mass amount of paperwork to the process' unknowns — and possible past fostering disappointments.
That's why we do this: to make it as easy as possible for you to open your home and change a child's life for the better.
In your journey with us, you will have dependable support and expert guidance walking with you to design and create the safest, most loving home that will keep enriching your expanded family.
Ongoing Support Services
At Caring 4 Kids Foster Agency, we are committed to providing comprehensive support to our families and the children they will be nurturing. From the start of your fostering journey and throughout, our team is dedicated to offering the care and resources necessary to create a healthy, supportive and safe home environment.
We believe in nurturing not just the children, but those who care for them with the following:
Personalized Caseworker Attention
Our agency staff will maintain regular contact with foster parents starting from the approval process and extending through the entire fostering experience.
You'll have scheduled private, face-to-face interactions with a dedicated C4K caseworker to help implement effective in-home behavioral strategies and to provide any needed support.
Availability
We understand that questions and concerns don't keep office hours, which is why we have agency staff on call 24/7 via phone or email for urgent support whenever you need it.
Specialized Assistance
We offer additional personnel assistance, technical support, and advanced training to address complex issues or the challenges of caring for multiple children.
Comprehensive Child Needs Collaboration
Our collaborative efforts with foster parents ensure that every aspect of a child's well-being is addressed:
Physical: Access to essential health services, including medical, dental, and medication management.
Social: Opportunities to improve the child’s interpersonal skills and community involvement through recreational and leisure activities.
Emotional: Development of a support network that fosters appropriate therapeutic interventions and emotional well-being.
Educational/Vocational: Integration into accredited school systems, educational support, with a focus on preparing older youth for self-sufficiency and employment.
Nutritional: Ensuring the availability of a balanced diet that meets the child’s health, cultural, and religious dietary needs.
Spiritual/Cultural: Encouraging an understanding and respect for the child’s religious beliefs, values, and cultural practices.
Permanency: Commitment to maintaining connections with biological families and exploring permanent housing solutions when necessary.
Training and Support
We facilitate ongoing training, supportive group meetings, and a variety of events and conferences to empower foster parents with knowledge and community.
Wellness and
Self-care
Recognizing the challenges of fostering, C4K assists parents in managing stress and preventing burnout, ensuring they get the respite and support they need to remain strong for the children in their care.
Respite Care
We offer Respite Care options, both day and overnight, to provide foster parents with the essential breaks they need to recharge.
HOW WE SERVE
With Unshakeable Committment
to the Children in Our Care
We are child-centric. Every decision and action is grounded in what's best for the children in our care. This reflects our philosophy: every move we make is for the most positive possibilities for their well-being.
And we do this with our values at the helm. We work to provide each child with a supportive and holistic approach to change the odds of success through personal, social, educational and enrichment support.
Unity and Familial Spirit
We have a deep sense of familial unity within our team that strengthens our resolve. This bond underscores our dedication to the children and families we serve, driving us to create meaningful change in countless lives.
Purpose-Driven Partnering
We challenge and inspire our partners to rise above, cutting through bureaucracy to prioritize children's needs above all. Our mission is to cultivate collaborations that share our passion for making real differences.
Expertise and Experience
Our team's growth mindset paired with decades of experience and expertise make the backbone of our agency. With that, we're fully equipped to make informed decisions while keeping Integrity and professionalism as our guides.
Our Goal is to provide all foster children and youth with optimism and a vision that all things are possible with the support of a loving home. Caring 4 Kids believes all children should have equitable opportunities regardless of their background or life circumstances.
