Becoming an RBWO Provider
Private agencies can contract with the Office of Provider Management to provide Room, Board & Watchful Oversight services in Georgia. Looking to become a foster parent instead? Visit FosterGeorgia.com.
Current Needs
The Office of Provider Management identifies counties and/or regions in Georgia where new provider services are needed and the specific services required:
- Child Placing Agency (CPA) – All regions
- Pregnant and Parenting Teen Program (Second Chance – learn more at gcapp.org) – All regions
- Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC – learn more at Georgia Cares) – All regions
- CCI specialty programs – Maximum Watchful Oversight (MWO) programs that can serve youth with complex needs – All Regions EXCEPT 8 (Muscogee)
OPM is not currently accepting applications for other service types. Click "Start the Process" above to learn more.
See the linked PDF for a regional map of the state.
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What is RBWO?
Room, Board and Watchful Oversight (RBWO) is the program administered by the Office of Provider Management (OPM), implemented on 7/1/07. RBWO is the provision of lodging, food, and the attentive and responsible care of children. OPM is committed to ensuring that each child has a safe place to live, adequately nutritious meals and continuous watchful oversight to ensure basic safety needs are met.
Start the Process
Agencies seeking to obtain a RBWO Provider contract with the Department of Families and Children Services (DFCS) as a Child Placing Agency (CPA), Child Caring Institution (CCI), or specialty Independent Living Program (ILP) must complete an application process.