Frequently Asked Questions
WHO can come? Any Teen Girl in DFCS custody, foster homes, group homes, grandparents raising grand children, relative fosters, or therapeutic homes in 10th, 11th and 12th grade are invited to reserve a spot to attend by faxing the registration form. Girls must be accompanied by a registered adult chaperone from their foster home or institutions; multiple girls with one chaperone is ok. Girls in the ROTC program grades 9th through 12th that are in DFCS custody can also make reservations to attend their annual ROTC Ball. Only one dress per girl.
What will they do? Girls will select from beautiful prom gowns, shoes, purses, shawls, jewerly and get to take it home for their perfect evening at their prom in their own high schools with their friends.
Cosmetic consultants will assist the girls in learning the art of doing their own makeup in a tasteful and mature fashion.
Hair beauticians will advise girls on how to select the best possible hair style that will maximize their appearance for their prom.
Those interested in attending should have their foster parents, relative foster parents, house parents or group home parents call or email for an appointment registration form. All dresses and accessories are free to the foster child.
Donate to the Event
Anyone interested in donating funds, a prom dress and/or accessories can do so by bringing a clean, in style, and in excellent condition item to the Foster Care Support Foundation Center any Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 1PM. We collect dresses year round to have a complete inventory for the event.
Always needed are prom dresses in excellent ready to wear condition, especially in larger sizes of 11 through 26, shoes, jewelry, purses and shawls. Items should be in excellent ready to wear condition.
Especially needed for the next Prom-A-Palooza is glitzy jewelry of any style or color for the finishing touch on the girls wardrobe.
Donations can be dropped off at 115 Mansell Pl. Roswell, GA 30076, Roswell, Georgia, or mailed to the mailing address: 3334 Trails End Rd, Roswell Georgia 30075
For reservation, please email rachel@fostercares.org and wait for a return confirmation email. If a return confirmation is not received within two days, please call the Foster Care Support Foundation center at 770-641-9591.