There are cases when a child may be left with no family care because of an unexpected emergency, as a result of parental neglect, health problems in the biological family or due to acute economic need. Children in this situation will often end up in an institution or on the street faced with even more physical and emotional hardship.  Solutions ensuring a better immediate help for the child in a family setting exist however, and must be explored.

On the 25 February 2010 EveryChild Georgia carried out the first ever Emergency Foster Care Placement to help a child facing a frightening and uncertain future. The three year old with a mild physical birth trauma and experiencing parental neglect, was referred for a placement Tbilisi. The child will temporarily live in a caring family environment where the parents already have two children of their own.

EveryChild Georgia together with the Social Services Agency (SSA) are helping children in need of Short Term Foster Care, by placing them in approved Emergency Foster families within a very short time. Placed in Emergency Care children can continue to enjoy family life until they can reunite with their families or secure a long-term placement. This service is available for 1 day and for up to 3 months. EveryChild Georgia is not only advocating for the extensive use of Emergency Foster Care in Georgia, but has trained emergency Foster Carers to be called upon in these situations.