Kids in foster care deserve better.
With your help, youth at Goshen are overcoming the odds.
Goshen Valley seeks to provide peace and purpose to youth in foster care.
Since 1999, Goshen Valley has been caring for vulnerable families and children in Northwest Georgia and Metro Atlanta. Our mission is to provide hope and healing to foster youth and vulnerable families to cultivate personal healing and generational change. More than 120 kids in our residential programs experience the safety of a home, the love of a family, and the hope of a future daily.
As of January 2025, Goshen Valley has celebrated:
How Goshen Valley serves families in need
How Goshen Valley serves families in need
Goshen Therapeutic Services
Providing mental health and family support services to prevent families from experiencing a crisis. Our goal is to lower rates of foster care, addiction, and self-harm in our community.
Goshen Valley Boys Ranch
Providing young men in foster care with the safety of a home, the love of a family, and the hope of a future. The Ranch is a top-rated group home for foster youth in North Georgia.
Goshen New Beginnings
Leading older foster youth into thriving independence. Our aim is to provide training and support in education, employment, and life skills that youth need in the transition into adulthood.
Goshen Homes
Recruiting, training, and licensing foster families working with sibling groups. Our aim is to provide loving family environments to youth in foster care while keeping siblings together.
Family Resource Center
Providing necessary resources to the families in our community so they can thrive and grow together.
Stay in the know with Goshen
Volunteer opportunities. Stories of impact. Upcoming events. Learn about it all first by subscribing to the Goshen Valley email list.
Purchase needed items for foster youth
Donate items that could be used for our houses, facilities, therapy, parenting resources, and office needs.
Stories of impact and transformation
Guns & Hoses 5K: A Day of Community, Competition, and Giving Back
The 2025 Guns & Hoses 5K at Hobgood Park was a day to remember! Hosted by Cherokee Recreation and Parks, this annual event brings together…
Celebrating Our Founder: John Blend Named First Citizen of Cherokee County
At Goshen Valley, we often talk about the power of a strong foundation. Today, we’re honored to celebrate the man who laid that foundation—our founder,…
The Spirit of Goshen
“Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.” – Albert Einstein Service, kindness, and generosity—these values are the heart of Goshen. As we…
Interested in becoming a foster parent?
More than 13,000 foster youth in Georgia could benefit from a loving family like yours. Goshen Valley trains, licenses, and supports foster families in Cherokee, Cobb, Bartow, Paulding, and Pickens Counties. Our work is only possible because of the selfless dedication of parents like you.
Upcoming ways to get involved with Goshen Valley
Find a career with a purpose
Looking for a job that allows you to help others? Goshen Valley is always looking for new talent as family support specialists, licensed counselors, behavioral aids, and more. We’re proud to be a top workplace in Atlanta, driven by our care for our team and those we serve.
You can make life brighter for foster youth and families
No matter how you choose to give, every contribution has a tangible impact on real people in your area. When you give to Goshen, you’re giving to support a better future.
