Context
Georgia has more than 11,000 children in foster care. Many more are being raised by adoptive parents, kinship caregivers, guardians, or families working through hardship.
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Resources for families
If you are caring for a child who needs more support, Down 7 Up 8 may be able to help.
Choose a pathway
Enroll in tutoring
One-on-one academic support for K-12 students.
Best for a student who can meet weekly for academic help.
Apply for tutoringHoliday Hearts support
Holiday gifts, clothing, shoes, and pajamas for eligible families.
Signups are currently closed. Use the contact form for current availability.
Get in touchRegister for an event
Find upcoming family events, workshops, and trainings.
Best for current workshops, outings, and flagship programs.
See event registrationFamily resources
Find Down 7 Up 8 programs and Georgia resources.
Use this if you are not sure which pathway fits your family.
View family resourcesNot sure where to start? Use the contact form.
Eligibility overview
Down 7 Up 8 primarily serves foster, adopted, and at-risk children and the families caring for them. Eligibility varies by program, event, age range, space, and available funding.