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11/02/2026

Did you know that you can see a lot of the children that are looking for their forever family on It’s My Turn Now?

Itsmyturnnow.dhs.ga.gov

11/02/2026

Sometimes the best way to get a child talking is to stop asking questions.

When children come home from school, we naturally want to know about their day.

How was school?
What did you do?
Who did you play with?

But for some children, these questions can feel like another demand after a long day of listening, learning, concentrating and navigating social situations.

They may need time to process their day before they can talk about it.

And sometimes, they genuinely don't know how to answer such a broad question as "How was your day?"

So instead of asking lots of questions, try connecting first.

Sit beside them. Offer a snack. Share something about your own day. Or simply enjoy being together without expecting conversation.

You might find they start telling you little things when they're ready.

And if they don't? That's okay too.

The aim isn't to find a better way to get information out of them. It's to create an environment where they feel comfortable sharing.

Sometimes children need connection before conversation. And sometimes connection doesn't need words at all.

www.thetherapistparent.com

11/01/2026

Adoption isn’t just about the beginning of a child’s story. It’s about loving them enough to become a part of it.

Today, November 1st, marks the beginning of National Adoption Awareness Month. A month that reminds us that life matters. That family matters. That belonging matters. And that the circumstances surrounding a child’s earliest days should never determine their worth or limit the possibilities of their future.

There is something uniquely meaningful about choosing to love a child whose life began long before your paths crossed. To embrace a history you did not witness. To honor moments you were not a part of. To welcome a child not as a stranger to be loved, but as a son or daughter to be cherished.

Adoption exists at the intersection of sacrifice, hope, loss, grief, and the remarkable capacity of the human heart. It is where one woman’s deeply personal decision may become another family’s answered prayer. Where uncertainty can give way to permanence, and an unexpected path can lead to something beautiful.

We can acknowledge the complexities of adoption without diminishing its beauty. We can honor the grief without discrediting the joy. We can recognize the sacrifices without overlooking the possibility of restoration. Because family is not merely about witnessing the first chapters of someone’s life; it is also about the privilege of being entrusted with what follows.

This November, may we remember that adoption is more than a conversation about where a child came from. It is a testament to the dignity of human life, the courage of sacrificial love, and the extraordinary possibilities of belonging.

Because every life is worthy of protection. Every child is worthy of love. And every beginning, no matter how unexpected, deserves the possibility of hope, permanence, and family. 🤍

11/01/2026

We have two information sessions this month!!! Please come see us with all of your questions about adoption and foster care! No obligations - just information!

10/30/2026

Meet Jo’Kia! She does well in school and enjoys studying math and reading. She loves to spend time with her brother, play basketball and soccer with her friends, and attend camps and church. Learn more about Jo’Kia and adopting in Georgia at dfcs.ga.gov/adopt!

10/30/2026

We are excited to celebrate National Adoptions Month with 2 information sessions scheduled. Come learn about foster care and adoptions and get your questions answered!!

10/25/2026

Come see us tomorrow!!!!

09/11/2026

08/28/2026

We can help you get started with foster care or adoptions!

469 children entered American foster care today. Not this year — today.

By the time you finish reading this, another one has a caseworker, a car ride, and a house they've never seen. Most of them packed in under an hour. Most of them didn't get to say goodbye to their room.

The number is enormous and the experience is not. It happens one kid at a time, in one hallway, with one adult saying "you're going to be okay" and hoping it's true.

You can't fix 469. You could be the reason one of them lands somewhere safe.

Link in bio to find out what fostering actually involves in your state.

Source: AFCARS FY2024 (171,033 entries / 365).

07/26/2026

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Dalton, GA
30720

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17065299830

Website

http://elksaidmore.com/

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