The Methodist Home for Children and Youth
The Methodist Home for Children and Youth is more than a home for children, it is also a home for a host of children and family programs and services. With six sites across South Georgia (Macon, Americus, Valdosta, St. Marys, Columbus and Waverly Hall), they have a range of more than 15 services. For nearly 137 years, The Methodist Home for Children and Youth has provided a healing, nurturing setting for children in the least restrictive and most appropriate environment. They have established Regional Group Homes to provide specialized care nearer to the child’s natural home located in Americus, Valdosta, Columbus, and St. Marys. For more information, you can visit their website at www.themethodisthome.org.
The Camden County CASA (court Appointed Special Advocate) program was established in 1997 to provide advocacy services for abused and neglected childen in Camden County who are at risk and have been placed in foster care. Advocacy services are provided through trained volunteers who are appointed by the Juvenile Court to represent the child until the child is placed in a permanent and safe home. Volunteers serve as an independent reporting source and as a voice for children who otherwise have no representation in a system focused on parents and state regulations. A CASA volunteer’s focus is to present an opinion based on interviewing and investigation as to the best interest of the children being served regarding placement, to help reduce the time a child spends in care, and to be a constant resource and advocate for children who often have no other continuous figure of support due to changes in homes, schools, caseworkers and often even family members. For more information regarding the Camden County CASA program, please visit their website at www.casacamden.org.
