Wander Franklin smiling in a navy suit, arms crossed, seated in a black leather chair in her wood-paneled office under the gold lettering Wander.

Family advocacy in Gwinnett County

Support that helps your family prevent a crisis.

Wander Franklin walks beside foster families, young adults aging out of foster care and families dealing with DFCS. Your first consultation is free.

Call 770-317-3236Book a free consultation
  • FreeFirst consultation
  • Gwinnett CountyService area
  • No insurancePayment is discussed after

Who we serve

Families navigating foster care and DFCS.

Where care, support, and solutions meet.

  1. Foster families

    Guidance and advocacy while a child is in your care.

  2. Young adults aging out of foster care

    Stability, life skills and a plan for what comes next.

  3. Children struggling in foster care

    An advocate who makes sure their voice is heard.

  4. Families dealing with DFCS

    Help to understand the case plan and reach the services you need.

Services

Support for families and human services professionals.

  1. Family Advocacy

    School meetings and IEPs, court advocacy, foster care support and referrals to community resources.

  2. Case Navigation

    Understand the system, follow through on case plan goals and connect with the right services.

  3. Professional Training

    Practical, trauma-informed training for organizations and service providers.

  4. Helpline Guidance

    A trusted source of support and direction when you need the next step.

See every service

Her values

What WANDER stands for.

Her name, spelled out in the values she brings to every family.

  1. Wisdom
  2. Ambition
  3. Nurture
  4. Drive
  5. Excellence
  6. Resilience

Client testimonials

What families say.

Thank you for your help and referring me to her! Our session went well and I like my course…thanks again!

Hello Ms. Franklin, just wanted to say hi and appreciate your help to introduce [a provider] and finish my course with her.

E.Z., client
A client shares her story.
Wander Franklin smiling and holding a round Gwinnett Chamber Proud Member, Five-Star Accredited sign in front of the Chamber's moss wall display.
Proud member of the Gwinnett Chamber. She is a member of the Chamber of Commerce for Gwinnett County and for Snellville, and of Lead To Taste, a women's business group.

What one mother shared.

She valued working with Wander, who helped her get her son out of foster care through services the department was unwilling to provide, then connected her with the right people.

What another mother shared.

She appreciated working with Wander after struggling to find someone who would listen while dealing with the Division of Family and Children Services. Wander understood the system, spoke its language, and became her voice in court.

How it starts

A personalized path forward.

770-317-3236

  1. Call or send the form

    Tell us what is going on, Monday to Friday between 9 am and 5 pm.

  2. Your free consultation

    We meet, listen and learn what your family needs.

  3. Fees after we meet

    Payment is discussed after the consultation. We do not take insurance.

  4. We follow through

    When she says she will do something, she does it.

Community

Moments of growth and connection.

Workshops, launch events and the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce bring families and professionals together.

Wander Franklin with her daughters, smiling together at an event
Women smiling together on a rooftop terrace at sunset, one holding flowers
Wander Franklin with a partner in a floral dress at an event

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Contact

Start your journey.

Call 770-317-3236 or send this form. Every conversation is confidential, and your first consultation is free.

770-317-3236

Sending this form does not start a case. It tells us how to reach you.

Call 770-317-3236Book a free consultation