Home in 5

08/13/2026

📣 Attention Case Managers, Agency Staff, Service Providers and Community Partners: We look forward to seeing you tomorrow for a conversation dedicated to supporting youth with autism and their caregivers.

Thursday, August 20th from 12P to 1P on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3762158910

Kristen Parker, Region 5 Adoption Coordinator, will be leading the August training and discussing Adoption Services for youth age 18+.

The Home Stretch Speaker Series is a new Home in 5 offering that provides quarterly training for all Region 5 Case Managers, Agency Staff, Service Providers and Community Partners. Trainings focus on high-demand topics and CEU Certificates are provided to all attendees.

07/20/2026

06/30/2026

🎫 Calling all youth ages 14+!

Register now for one of the 2026 Opportunity Passport Retreats. These fast-track retreats allow youth to complete all 8 Keys in a single day. Youth can pick the retreat that best fits their schedule and location.

Saturday, July 11 from 10A to 3:30P in Oconee County
Register at bit.ly/opportunitypassport

Saturday, September 12 from 9:30A to 5:30P in Atlanta
Register at bit.ly/atlpassport

🖤 What is Opportunity Passport? Administered by the Multi-Agency Alliance for Children, Opportunity Passport is a financial education and matched savings program. Youth are eligible for a $3,000 asset match upon successfully completing 8 Financial Literacy Keys.

More details can be found at the registration link. But don't hesitate to reach out with questions: [email protected].

06/16/2026

🎫 Reminder: Registration is open for the 2026 Opportunity Passport Retreats

Calling all youth ages 14+! Register now for one of the 2026 Opportunity Passport Retreats. These fast-track retreats allow youth to complete all 8 Keys in a single day. Youth can pick the retreat that best fits their schedule and location.

Saturday, July 11 from 10A to 3:30P in Oconee County
Register at bit.ly/opportunitypassport

Saturday, September 12 from 9:30A to 5:30P in Atlanta
Register at bit.ly/atlpassport

🖤 What is Opportunity Passport? Administered by the Multi-Agency Alliance for Children, Opportunity Passport is a financial education and matched savings program. Youth are eligible for a $3,000 asset match upon successfully completing 8 Financial Literacy Keys.

More details can be found at the registration link. But don't hesitate to reach out with questions: [email protected].

06/06/2026

Upcoming Chosen for Life Events - Register now!

💦 Family Fun Day

Friday, June 26 from 6P to 8P at Calvary Bible Church in Athens

Join CFLM for their annual Family Fun Day and a celebration of local foster and adoptive families and those who support them! Come dressed to get wet on the giant water slide and slip-n-slide! Plus be ready for water games, Gaga, 9 Square, kickball, a cake walk, and sno cones! Dinner will be provided for all registered attendees.

Register at secure.qgiv.com/for/3epguk/event/familyfunday

🧑‍🏫 Learning to Care Workshop

Thursday, July 23 from 6P to 8P at Maysville Baptist Church in Jackson County

All Region 5 Foster and Adoptive Families are invited to a Learning to Care Workshop focussed on Trauma-Informed Parenting. Led by Katie Deans, the evening will encourage, educate, and equip parents and those serving and supporting children that have experienced trauma. 2 Training Hours will be available for all DFCS and Private Agency families. Dinner and childcare provided.

Register at bit.ly/3Saxcsd

Join us to hear Katie Deans share about parenting your foster and adopted children through a trauma-informed lens.

06/04/2026

💙 Last call to register! Plan to join Home in 5 at the Summer 2026 Adoption Match Party!

All Georgia families interested in adoption are invited to attend a special matching event to learn about and meet children from Region 5 who are legally free for adoption.

This is a meaningful opportunity to connect, ask questions, and explore the opportunity to grow your family through adoption.

Saturday, June 13th from 9A to 1:30P at Restoration Church in Barrow County
Registration Required: https://www.homein5.net/match

Special thanks Region 5 DFCS, the Region 5 Adoption Unit, and The Five Hive for their work on this special opportunity!

06/02/2026

🎫 Register Now: 2026 Opportunity Passport Retreats

Calling all youth ages 14+! Register now for one of the 2026 Opportunity Passport Retreats. These fast-track retreats allow youth to complete all 8 Keys in a single day. Youth can pick the retreat that best fits their schedule and location.

Saturday, July 11 from 10A to 3:30P in Oconee County
Register at bit.ly/opportunitypassport

Saturday, September 12 from 9:30A to 5:30P in Atlanta
Register at bit.ly/atlpassport

🖤 What is Opportunity Passport? Administered by the Multi-Agency Alliance for Children, Opportunity Passport is a financial education and matched savings program. Youth are eligible for a $3,000 asset match upon successfully completing 8 Financial Literacy Keys.

More details can be found at the registration link. But don't hesitate to reach out with questions: [email protected].

06/01/2026

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