Welcome to Camp To Belong Georgia

Currently, there are more than 500,000 children living in foster care in the United States, with an estimated 75% separated from at least one sibling. Add the number of siblings separated by adoption, kinship care, and other out-of-home care, and we then have many more children who are being torn from a birth right - their siblings. They miss out on the opportunity to experience the special bond with and unconditional love of their siblings. Brothers and sisters are frequently taken for granted, yet they are often the first ones turned to for unconditional love and support, which may be especially important in out-of-home care situations. In fact, sibling relationships are generally the longest relationships we experience in life, and at Camp To Belong Georgia, it is our vision to allow all children in care in Georgia to enjoy this unique bond.

Mission
The mission of Camp To Belong is to reunite siblings placed in separate foster homes or other out-of-home care for events that encourage emotional empowerment, social maturation, positive outlook, fun and sibling connection. Secondly, we seek to serve as the catalyst for system changing solutions regarding sibling policy, recruitment of foster and adoptive families for siblings and best practice among child welfare professionals both domestically and internationally.

Camp Announcement: July 8-13, 2012
Camp To Belong Georgia will host its 5th annual summer camp at Camp Dream at Camp Twin Lakes, Warm Springs Georgia, in 2012. To learn more about our camp and its programs, please check out our Programs page.

GET READY FOR CTB 2012!

5th Annual Camp To Belong Georgia
Sunday, July 8, - Friday, July 13, 2012
Camp Twin Lakes-Camp Dream
Warm Springs, Georgia

Foster Youth Camper Application

All Other Camper Application

Counselor Application

Returning Counselor Application

Day Volunteer Application

FAST FACTS

Camp To Belong International was founded in 1995 in Las Vegas, NV, by Lynn Price, a former foster child.

Camp To Belong Georgia was founded as an affiliate of Camp To Belong International in 2007 by Jennifer Thomas.

In Georgia alone, nearly 11,000 children in care are separated from at least one of their siblings.

   ©2012 Camp To Belong Georgia