WHAT IS THE SUITCASE MOVEMENT?
The Suitcase Movement mission is to recruit, approve and train Christian families who can foster and/or adopt children from the State of Georgia foster system.
Suitcase Movement Interview
Suitcase Movement Interview
SUITCASE MOVEMENT: JAYCE’S STORY
CHILDREN WAITING IN GEORGIA
Caleb is an energetic 11 year old boy who loves to learn about reptiles and bugs, play outside, and swim. Caleb is friendly and has a great sense of humor. Caleb will thrive with an active family who will be consistent with love, support, and encouragement.
WHY THE SUITCASE MOVEMENT?
A suitcase is a sign of something temporary, like a trip or an adventure to a faraway place. Sadly, for hundreds of Georgia children, a suitcase is a symbol of their constantly changing circumstances. Another foster home, another sudden transition. Our mission is to see these children unpack their suitcase in a forever home with a loving Christian family.
Kimberly Smith, Program Coordinator
Kimberly C. Smith is an accomplished 30-year experienced professional in child and human services. Kimberly has worked and served in all areas of the Division of Family and Children Services to include foster care, adoptions, and child protective services.
During her 30 years of service, she held many roles from direct services to families, supervision, as a program director over child welfare, director of a county office, to the role of regional director where she was responsible for 14 counties in Southwest Georgia. Kimberly retired from the Division in 2021 and began in her new role with An Open Door Adoption Agency as the Coordinator of our new initiative, the Suitcase Movement.
The Suitcase Movement offers free recruitment, training, and home studies to Christian families interested in providing foster care service for Child Placing Agencies. Kimberly is married and has one daughter. She has a strong commitment to family and connections and believes that all children need a responsible adult in their lives to help them flourish and thrive.
