Two organizations in Columbus who care for foster children, announced they will merge.

The Carpenter's Way Ranch and Our House announcing they will merge under the leadership of the Methodist Home. Carpenter's Way founder, Glen Davis saying the merge makes and "all star team."

“And what we've done now is we've united with a number 3 and a number 4 hitter, a power hitting group and that can now take us to a higher level,” said Allen.

That higher level means being able to serve more children in the area. Students on the jungle gym, representing the foster children the merger will help.

“At one point in time we were able to reach a certain level, but now, with their help, we're going to be able to go way far beyond that, fill all our beds and hopefully build more buildings and serve more children,” said Glenn.

The joined organizations called this a "match made in heaven."

“The overall goal is to make sure that children who have been abused or neglected in our community and who have been taken into the custody of the state by the Department of Family and Children's Services have a safe sanctuary in which to live,” said Becky Rumer, founder of Our House.

“It's I think a real celebration of the Columbus community. Every time I come to Columbus I'm amazed at all the ways they cooperate and collaborate and have a community spirit just to get things done,” said Steve Rumford, President and CEO of The Methodist Home for Children and Youth.

He added that this will really help get things done. During a time when Rumer said changes at the state level are requiring child care agencies to raise even more money.

“So we're regrouping, all the child care agencies in Georgia are regrouping and we've been serving children for over 100 years and we're not going to stop now,” said Rumford.