Is to decrease the over representation of African American children in Georgia’s foster care system by recruiting, preparing and supporting prospective adoptive parents who can appropriately meet the needs of children who have been abused, abandoned and neglected.

Prior to , no specialized agency, focusing on the needs of African American children existed in the southeast. In most communitites, there is a
tradition of developing , supporting, and maintaining efforts to meet the community's needs. is committed to building on that tradition as success will be determined by community support and involvement.

was incorporated in Georgia as an adoption agency in April 1992 and opened its doors to prospective families in February 1993. The need for this program grew out of a concern for the plight of African American children in today's child welfare system. Since 1993, has placed over 250 children with both single parents and couples.

provides adoption services to prospective parents regardless of race, age, sex, marital status, physical disability, sexual orientation or income.