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In an effort to assist Georgia families with alternative options for childcare or family resources
please contact the following agencies or organizations:
Easter Seals North Georgia
Easter Seals North Georgia
Administrative Office
1200 Lake Hearn Drive #250
Atlanta, GA 30319Phone: 404 943-1070
Web Site: www.northgeorgia.easterseals.com
Meeting a growing need for high-quality childcare for more than 20 million young children and
their working parents, Easter Seals offers childcare for children ages 6 months to 5 years. Young
children are welcomed to a unique environment where children of all abilities learn together.
Head Start
Georgia YMCA Head Start
Administrative Office
100 Edgewood Ave Suite 1230
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 404 420-5800 (Metro Atlanta Area) - DeKalb County 404 929-2500
Web Site: http://www.georgiaheadstart.org/
Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (ages 6 weeks to 3) are comprehensive child
development programs, which serve children from birth to five, pregnant women, and their
families. They are child-focused programs and have the overall goal of increasing the school
readiness of young children in low-income families.
Georgia Childcare and Parent Services ( CAPS)
Georgia Childcare and Parent Services ( CAPS)
2 Peachtree Street
Suite 21-392
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 404 657-3434
Web Site: http://www.div.dhr.state.ga.us/dfcs_caps/aboutcaps.htm
This office provides policy guidance and support to the 159 counties in Georgia that administer
the Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) program. Application for Child Care services must
be processed at the local DFCS office. The CAPS program helps families in Georgia pay for
early childhood, school age care and education programs. Parents or guardians who have a
limited income and are working, attending school, or in training may qualify to receive subsidized
child care. Subsidized care is available for children from age birth to age 13 or up to age 18 if the
child has special needs.
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The Georgia Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies
(GACCRRA)
Quality Care for Children
Child Care Resource and Referral of Metro Atlanta:
(404) 479.4240
Toll Free: (877) 722.2445
Child Care Resource and Referral Agency of Central Georgia:
(478) 752.7800
Toll Free: (800) 558.4804
Child Care Resource and Referral Agency of Northwest Georgia:
(770) 387-0828
Toll Free: 800-308-1825
Website: http://www.qualitycareforchildren.org/
The Georgia Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (GACCRRA) is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3), membership organization composed of 14 regional Child Care Resource and
Referral Agencies (CCR&Rs) serving the entire state of Georgia. GACCRRA’s mission is to
support the work of CCR&Rs to improve child care in Georgia. Because of the long-standing
relationships CCR&Rs have established in their communities, they are in a unique position to
support the development of quality child care in Georgia.
United Way 1st Call for Help ( Metro Atlanta)
United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta
100 Edgewood Avenue, N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Phone: 211 ( Metro Atlanta) or 404 614-1000
Web Site: http://211online.unitedwayatlanta.org/
Life is unpredictable. That's why caring people throughout Atlanta are ready to lend a helping
hand—just when you need it most. Now, locating the best source of assistance by phone or online
is easy through United Way 2-1-1.
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Bright From The Start
Department of Early Care and Learning
10 Park Place South
Atlanta , GA 30303
Phone: 404.656-5957 or 1-888-442-7735
Web Site: http://www.decal.ga.gov/
Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (Bright from the Start) is
responsible for meeting the childcare and early education needs of Georgia's children and their
families. Bright from the Start oversees a wide range of programs focused primarily on children
ages birth to school age and their families.
These include:
Licensing and monitoring all center-based and home-based child care facilities (approximately
10,000)
Implementing the Standards of Care Program and Family Homes of Quality to help child care
providers enhance the quality of their programs
Providing technical assistance, training, and support to families and child care providers who care
for children with special needs
Georgia’s Pre-K program (lottery funded Pre-Kindergarten): Children who turned four between
September 1, 2006 and August 31, 2007 are eligible for lottery funded Pre-Kindergarten this
school year. Pre-K is free for the 6.5 hour "school day." There are no family income
requirements or work requirements. There is an additional charge for before and after school care
and summer care.
Note: Many Pre-K programs pre-register children in the spring for the school year that begins the
following August. It is important for families who are interested in Pre-K to select a program and
pre-register before the class fills up. The Bright from the Start web site allows a search to locate
Pre-K programs by zip code, county, etc. This web site lists all child care programs that host a
Pre-K class; including center based child care providers who serve multi-age groups.
Midtown Assistance Center
( Downtown and Midtown Atlanta)
The Midtown Assistance Center
30 Porter Place
Atlanta, GA 30308
Phone: 404 681-0470
Web Site: http://www.midtownassistancectr.org/
The Midtown Assistance Center (MAC) is a non-profit, inter-faith organization whose mission
is to provide emergency assistance to the working poor of Midtown and Downtown Atlanta to
prevent homelessness and hunger during periods of crisis. Assistance: Rent, Utility, Men’s
Clothing, Grocery, and GA ID.
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Georgia Avenue Church (Metro Atlanta)
Georgia Avenue Church
645 Grant Street, S. E.
Atlanta, GA 30315
Phone: 404 688-0871
Web Site: http://www.gacm.org/
The Georgia Avenue church offers the following services: A weekly lunch and worship
service (every Wednesday at noon), Emergency assistance for rent (when funding is available),
utilities, food, and clothing. Aid for the homeless in our community, including temporary
storage of clothes and belongings, an address for receiving mail, etc Pastoral care, including
visitation in prison, at home, or in a hospital.
Affordable Housing – HUD- Section 8
Phone: call 1-800-FED-INFO (333-4636)
Web Site: http://www.hud.gov/local/index.cfm?state=ga&topic=renting and
http://www.hud.gov/apps/section8/
www.usa.gov
Low rent apartments: the government gives funds directly to apartment owners, who lower the
rents they charge low-income tenants. You can find low-rent apartments for senior citizens and
people with disabilities, as well as for families and individuals.
Child Care Aware: Daily Parent Resource
The Daily Parent newsletter offers the latest information on child development issues, tips for finding quality
childcare, and numerous resources for busy parents, as well as childcare professionals.
Phone : 1-800-424-2246
Web Site: http://www.childcareaware.org/en/dailyparent/
Child Care Aware is committed to helping parents find the best information on locating quality
child care and child care resources in their community. They do this by raising visibility for local
child care resource and referral agencies nationwide and by connecting parents with the local
agencies best equipped to serve their needs.
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DeKalb Cooperative Ministry ( DeKalb County)
Decatur Cooperative Ministry
P.O. Box 457
Decatur, GA 30031-0457
Phone: 404.377.5365
Web Site: http://www.decaturcooperativeministry.org/
Decatur Cooperative Ministry (DCM) is a faith-based cooperative providing a continuum of
services to homeless and at-risk families to enable them to become self-sufficient. DCM was
founded in 1969 and has been actively involved in serving the Decatur/DeKalb area ever since. It
operates a transitional housing program for homeless, employed families as well as an emergency
shelter for women with children. Additionally, it works to prevent homelessness by providing
assistance with rent, mortgage, utilities, and food.
Promoting Safe and Stable Families
Promoting Safe and Stable Families
2 Peachtree St.N.W.
Suite 18-202
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 404.657.3306
Web Site: http://www.pssfnet.com/
Promoting Safe and Stable Families provides funding, training and technical assistance to
community-based, non-profit organizations and county DFCS departments to support services
that promote the safety and well-being of children. PSSF is an important source of funding
because it supports a wide array of services, which both prevent and remedy difficulties that bring
families to the attention of the child welfare system.
Homelessness ( Fulton County)
Tasks Force for the Homeless
477 Peachtree St. NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
Phone: 800 448 0636 or (404) 589-9495
Web Site: http://www.homelesstaskforce.org
The mission at the Task Force for the Homeless is to advocate with and to represent the dignity
and rights of people who are homeless in our society toward the goal of preventing homelessness
and seeking appropriate and affordable housing and services for all.
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Domestic Violence
Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Phone: 1.800.33.HAVEN (4-2836)
Web Site: http://www.gcadv.org/
The mission of the Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence (GCADV) is to support its
member programs to achieve safety and justice for domestic violence victims.
Rape Abuse & Incest National Network: 1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673)
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) is the nation's largest anti-sexual assault
organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline and administers programs to
prevent sexual assault.
Violence Against Women- 1 800 822-2539
The Georgia Violence Against Women program envisions a culture free of violence. The program
provides leadership and resources to communities to implement prevention education and crisis
services. These activities are designed to promote a shift in cultural norms in an effort to increase
knowledge and change the attitudes of Georgia's citizens regarding violence against women.
Violence against women is a major public health problem for Georgia women. The Sourcebook
for Criminal Justice Statistics, 2001, ranked Georgia 19 out of 51, based on the rates of violent
crime, which included forcible rape, aggravated assault, murder and non-negligent manslaughter,
and robbery. In fact, according to the Cost of Intimate Violence Report by CDC, the costs of
intimate partner assault, rape and stalking is estimated to exceed $5.8 billion each year.
Child Abuse Assistance
Prevent Child Abuse Georgia
1720 Peachtree St., NW
Suite 600
Atlanta, GA 30309
Phone: 404 870-6580 1-800-CHILDREN (244-5373)
Web Site: http://www.preventchildabusega.org
For over 20 years, Prevent Child Abuse (PCA) Georgia has been dedicated to preventing child
abuse and neglect in all forms. Our core values include valuing children, strengthening families
and engaging communities.
For more information about the HELPLINE or PCA Georgia’s services, please call1-800CHILDREN (800-244-5373) or 404-870-6580. Or you can send us an email to
helpline@pcageorgia.org One of our staff or highly trained volunteers will be happy to answer
any of your questions.
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Women, Infants, and Children ( WIC)
Georgia
2 Peachtree Street, N.W.
Suite 19-268
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 800-228-9173
Web Site: http://health.state.ga.us/programs/wic/
The Georgia WIC Program is the nation's seventh largest Special Supplemental Nutrition
Program for Women, Infants and Children. The Food and Nutrition Service administers the
program at the federal level and provides funds to state agencies for program implementation and
administration. At the state level, the Department of Human Resources, Division of Public
Health, WIC Branch administers the program.
Mental Health
Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Addictive Diseases (MHDDAD).
Georgia DHR
Two Peachtree Street, N.W.
22nd Floor
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Crisis line 1- 800 715-4225 Phone: 404-657-2258
Web Site: http://www.mygcal.com/
MHDDAD provides treatment and support services to people with mental illnesses and addictive
diseases, and support to people with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities.
MHDDAD serves people of all ages with the most severe and likely to be long-term conditions.
Community Assistance
Georgia Community Service Section DHS
2 Peachtree Street, N.W.
Suite 19-268
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 800-869-1150
Web Site: www.state.ga.us/departments/dhr/energy.html
This agency helps low-income citizens with food, rental assistance, utility, clothing and housing.
The low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federally funded program to
help eligible low-income homeowners and renters meet their home heating and/or cooling needs.
A list of the Community Action Agencies is attached.
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Child Support
Georgia Office of Child Support Service
Telephone: 404-657-3862
Email: Send e-mail or by going to the website
http://ocss.dhr.georgia.gov/customerservice
Form
and use the Information Request
Mail: OCSS Administration
2 Peachtree St NW
20th Floor
PO Box 38450
Atlanta, GA 30334
The Georgia Department of Human Resources, Office of Child Support Services (OCSS)
helps children by enforcing parental responsibility to pay financial support.
Fatherhood Program with OCSS
The Georgia Fatherhood Program works with non-custodial parents who owe child support
through OCSS but are unable to pay. Georgia’s Fatherhood Program is the largest state-opera
ted fatherhood program in the country.
Teen Parent Assistance
Teen Parent Programs
Phone: 404-657-5118 or 1-800-869-1150
Teen Parent Programs are located on some high school campuses in several counties to help
adolescent parents complete high school, delay a second pregnancy, and become self-sufficient.
Call 404-657-5118 or 1-800-869-1150.
Family Planning
Georgia Family Planning Health Program
Phone: 1-800-822-2539
Website : http://health.state.ga.us/programs/familyplanning/index.asp
The Georgia Family Planning Health Program offers health education, health care and family
planning to help women and men stay healthy and have healthy babies. The program includes
nonprofit agencies and public health departments in every county who work together to make
affordable family planning services available. Contact the county health department or call the
Power line at 1-800-822-2539.
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Legal Aid
Georgia Legal Aid
Phone: 1 -800498-9469
Website: http://www.legalaid-ga.org
Legal Aid-GA is a joint project of Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc. and the Georgia Legal
Services Program. The project is powered by Pro Bono Net, funded by Legal Services
Corporation and the Georgia Access to Justice Project and produced in cooperation with the Carl
Vinson Institute of Government and legal service organizations and government agencies
throughout Georgia and the United States. An additional grant from the State Justice Institute,
awarded to the Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts, is making it possible for us to
evaluate the web site. Our goal is to provide the public with easy Internet access to basic legal
information and legal resources in Georgia.
Georgia Legal Services Program
Georgia Legal Services Program, an independent, non-profit organization, provides free legal
services to low-income people in civil matters in the 154 Georgia counties outside the 5 county
Atlanta metropolitan area. The mission of Georgia Legal Services is to work for equal access to
justice under law for all people of Georgia.
Services: Consumer Law, Disability, Family Law and Domestic Violence, Housing, Health,
Criminal Law, Children’s Law and Education, Immigration, Seniors, Wills and Life Plan, Work
and Unemployment, Public Benefits, the courts, civil rights and taxes.
Travelers Aid
Travelers Aid of Metropolitan Atlanta
75 Marietta St., Suite 400
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: (404) 817-7070
Web Site: http://www.travelersaid.org/
Travelers Aid International is the association for Travelers Aid agencies and programs in the
United States (including Puerto Rico), Canada, and Australia. Travelers Aid served more than 5
million people last year in forty-eight communities, and at thirty-six transportation centers
(airports, bus and train stations). Travelers Aid also provided casework services to 200,000
(including homeless persons, and individuals and families in crisis). Each member of the Network
is independently managed and provides programs and services that meet the needs of its
community.
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Transitional Housing Program
Region-wide Travel Program
Region-wide Outreach Program
First Month's Rent Program
Homeless Prevention Program
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Battered Women's Program
HIV/AIDS Program
Breakfast with Santa Program
Airport Meet and Greet Services
Airport Social Services
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Families First ( Metro Atlanta)
1105 West Peachtree St NE
P.O. Box 7948, Station C
Atlanta, GA 30357-0948
Phone: 404-853-2800
Website : http://www.familiesfirst.org
SERVICES AT A GLANCE
Foster Care
Allows caring adults to use their parenting skills to temporarily house children who have been neglected,
abused or abandoned.
Group Homes
For teenagers in state custody who have difficulty living in a traditional family environment. Includes
homes for parenting teenagers, homeless single mothers and girls who were sexually abused.
Independent Living
A transitional program that helps teens and young adults in DFCS custody learn self sufficiency.
Adoption
Families First helps individuals & couples seeking to adopt a child navigate through the challenging
adoption process.
Pregnancy
Families First helps young pregnant women and parenting teens with pre-and post natal counseling,
child development education, and medical care.
Child Protective Services
Georgia Family Planning Health Program
Phone: 404-651-9361 or 1-877-210-KIDS (5437) for Foster Care and Adoption Services.
Web site: http://dfcs.dhr.georgia.gov/portal/site/DHR-DFCS - click on services
Protective Services, Foster Care and Adoption Services are available at the county DFCS
office. Reports of child abuse and neglect are investigated by Child Protective Services (CPS)
caseworkers. Call 404-651-9361 for Child Protective Services and 1-877-210-KIDS (5437) for
Foster Care and Adoption Services.
Homeless Shelter ( Fulton County)
Gateway Center
275 Pryor Street SW
Atlanta, GA 30303-3638
Phone: (404) 215-6000
Web Site: http://www.gatewayctr.org
The 24/7 Gateway Center is committed to bringing together the entire community to end
homelessness. They strive to provide a supportive and compassionate setting where individuals
can end their homelessness and maximize their self-sufficiency.
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Children With Special Needs
Georgia Division of Public Health
Two Peachtree Street, NW
Suite 11-215
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-3186
Phone: 404 657-2726; 1 800-229-2038 or 1 888 651-8224
Web Site: http://health.state.ga.us/programs/specialneeds/index.asp
Babies Can't Wait (BCW)
Babies Can't Wait (BCW) is Georgia's statewide interagency service delivery system for infants
and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities and their families. BCW is established by
Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which guarantees all eligible
children, regardless of their disability, access to services that will enhance their development.
Additional information about IDEA and national efforts supporting the implementation of the
early childhood provisions of the law is available through the National Early Childhood
Technical Assistance Center.
Web Site: http://health.state.ga.us/programs/bcw/
Children’s Medical Services (CMS)
Children's Medical Services (CMS) directly provides or coordinates specialty medical
evaluations and treatment for eligible children (birth to age 21) with chronic medical conditions.
CMS provides or pays for comprehensive physical evaluations, diagnostic tests,
inpatient/outpatient hospitalization, medications and other medical treatments, therapy, durable
medical equipment, hearing aids, and dental care related to the child's CMS-eligible condition.
Genetics Services provides diagnosis, counseling, and treatment for a wide variety of genetic
conditions as a CMS service. CMS works closely with the primary care provider to coordinate
services. The focus of Children's Medical Services is to provide quality care and financial
assistance with services that will enable children to receive medically necessary specialty
services. These medical services may prevent further complications from their condition(s) and
will promote healthy growth and development.
Website: http://health.state.ga.us/programs/cms/index.asp
High Risk Infant Follow-Up
High Risk Infant Follow-Up provides services to infants, birth to age one, who are at increased
risk for health and developmental problems due to their medical conditions at birth.
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Aging Service
( Services for Older Citizens)
Division of Aging Services
Two Peachtree Street, NW
9th Floor
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-3142
Phone: 404.657.5258
Fax: 404.657.5285
Toll Free: 1-800-55-AGING or 1-800-552-4464
Website: http://aging.dhr.georgia.gov/portal/site/DHR-DAS/
The Division of Aging Services (DAS) coordinates with other aging organizations to provide
services to appropriately sustain older Georgians in their homes and communities. These services
also provide support to family members and caregivers.
The Division of Aging Services (DAS) administers these programs through the Area Agencies on
Aging (AAAs):
Adult Protective Services
Provides a mechanism to report abuse, neglect or exploitation of disabled adults or elder persons
who are not residents of nursing homes or personal care homes.
Caregiving
Provides programs which include adult day care, respite and other support services to assist
individuals in the care of their loved ones.
Community Care Services Program
Provides home and community-based Medicaid services to nursing home-eligible consumers to
help them remain in their homes.
Elder Rights & Advocacy Programs
Programs include legal services, elder abuse prevention programs and health insurance
counseling.
Home & Community Based Services Program
Provides 47 individual and group services to help older Georgians remain in their homes. For
non-Medicaid-eligible Georgians.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
Improves the quality of life of residents in nursing and personal care homes by acting as an
independent advocate.
Senior Community Service Employee Program
Senior Community Service Employment Program provides part-time community service
work & training for Georgia's unemployed low-income seniors age 55 & older & helps
them obtain paid employment.
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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
To locate a support group in your area, you may contact your local AAA or the Division of Aging
Services at 404-657-5258 or 1-800-552-4464
According to the 2000 Census, over 92,000 grandparents were responsible for raising their
grandchildren in the state of Georgia. The Department of Human Services (DHS) is reaching out
to grandparents raising grandchildren by providing more access to resources through all of its
services/programs. The Northwest Georgia Area Agency on Aging also realizes that many other
children are being raised by relatives or caregivers other than parents or grandparents. The
Kinship Care program seeks to assist all non-parent caregivers with resources, programs and
services to meet the specific needs of these caregivers.
AARP
http://www.aarp.org/families/grandparents/
Brookdale Foundation
http://www.brookdalefoundation.org/relativesasparents.htm
Child Welfare League of America
http://www.cwla.org/
Children’s Defense Fund
http://www.childrensdefense.org
DHR Fact sheets
http://dhr.georgia.gov/portal/site/DHR/menuitem.24259484221d3c0b50c8798dd03036a0/?vg
nextoid=04c8e1d09cb4ff00VgnVCM100000bf01010aRCRD
Generations United
www.gu.org
Georgia State University- Project Healthy Grandparents
http://www2.gsu.edu/~wwwalh/index.html
GrandsPlace
http://grandsplace.org/
The Institute for the Study of Disadvantage and Disability
http://www.isdd-home.org/
KINship Information Network
http://www.kinsupport.org/
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Grandparents raising grandchildren are also able to access other services
throughout the state of Georgia:
Financial Support
Programs include TANF, Relative Care Subsidy, Right from the Start Medicaid and many more.
An application for child support services can be made online via any computer with
Internet access using http://ocss.dhr.georgia.gov.
Health and Wellness
Programs include Medicaid, Children 1st, Babies Can't Wait, and many more.
Phone: 404 657-2726; 1 800-229-2038 or 1 888 651-8224
Web Site: http://health.state.ga.us/programs/specialneeds/index.asp
Legal Services
Georgia Legal Services Program, Kinship Care Project and the Grandparent Project of Atlanta
Legal Aid Society provide legal assistance to grandparents on issues such as custody, adoption,
Living Wills, and housing.
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Georgia Legal Services Program
1-800-498-9469
 Grandparent/Relative Caregiver Project- Atlanta Legal Aid Society
404-614-3911 (screening)
404-614-3953 (general info)
Georgia Senior Legal Aide Hotline- Relative Caregiver Hotline is a statewide toll free
hotline that may receive calls from grandparents statewide.
Monday- Friday from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
1-888-257-9519.
Subsidized Childcare
The Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) program helps Georgia families pay for early
childhood and school age care programs. Subsidized care is available for children from age birth
to age 13, or up to age 18 if the child has special needs. Contact your local DFCS office for more
information or call 404 657-3434 or 800-869-1150.
Web Site: http://www.div.dhr.state.ga.us/dfcs_caps/aboutcaps.htm
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Money Management
Consumer Credit Counseling
100 Edgewood Avenue
Suite 1800
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 1-800-251-CCCS (2227)
Web Site: http://www.consumercredit.com or http://www.cccsatl.com
ACCC is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization offering confidential credit management education
and debt counseling to consumers nationwide. As one of the nation’s leading providers of
education and credit counseling, ACCC works with consumers to help them reduce their debt and
regain financial stability. A number of appointments are available via telephone, internet chat or
in office.
Personal Finance Program
The Personal Finance Program is designed to provide you with the tools needed to get back on
financial track.
Home Buyer Information
It's never too early to start planning for your future home. Our counselors can help you sift
through the process and provide you with a thorough understanding of home buying.
Debt Management Program
Confidential budget counseling designed to provide a unique solution to your financial situation.
Counselors will provide you with the tools to help you manage your finances and secure a debtfree future.
Financial Fitness Center
Learn practical advice on how to balance life's financial demands by accessing these exclusive
resources.
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Partner for Community Actions, INC
Partner for Community Actions, INC
Decatur, GA 30332
Phone: (404) 929-2500
Web Site: http://www.pcaction.org
The mission of the Partnership for Community Action, INC is to strengthen individuals and
families in DeKalb, Rockdale and Gwinnett counties and transition them from poverty to selfsufficiency through community based partnerships, low-income housing and advocacy.
We envision communities of strong and stable families where every person has an equal
opportunity to reach his or her full potential and where public policies and personal values give
highest priority to healthy, whole individuals.
Employment ( DOL)
Georgia Department of Labor DOL
Phone: 404-486-6331 or TTY: 404-486-6333.
Web Site: http://www.dol.state.ga.us/
The Georgia Department of Labor provides a wide range of services to job seekers and
employers. These include administration of Georgia's unemployment insurance, employment
service, and vocational rehabilitation programs; provision of workforce information to the public
and private sectors; inspection of boilers, pressure vessels, amusement park and carnival rides;
and oversight of child labor issues.
The Vocational Rehabilitation Program (VR) of the Georgia Department of Labor operates 53
strategically located “hub” offices which provide a wide range of services to help people with
disabilities prepare for, start, and maintain competitive employment. Services for employers focus
on access to a dependable source of qualified employees, as well as workplace consultations that
increase their knowledge about successfully employing people with disabilities.
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Habitat for Humanity International
Habitat for Humanity International
Phone: (800) 422-4828, ext. 2551 or 2552.
Website: http://www.habitat.org
What is Habitat for Humanity International?
Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. HFHI
seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter
a matter of conscience and action.
Habitat invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses together in
partnership with families in need. Habitat has built more than 225,000 houses around the world,
providing more than 1 million people in more than 3,000 communities with safe, decent,
affordable shelter.
Health Care
Peachcare for Kids
Phone: 1-877-427-3224
Website: http://www.peachcare.org
Families who do not have health insurance for their children may be eligible for PeachCare for
Kids, the state's insurance program. Monthly premiums are a maximum of $70 per month for all
children in the family; for children under age 5 there is no monthly premium. There is no co-pay
amount for doctor visits and prescription medications. To find out more about Peach Care for
Kids, the individual may call 1-877-427-3224. There is a short application that can be mailed to
the family or the family may apply on-line.
Mental Health
Georgia Crisis & Access Line
Phone : 1-800-715-4225
Services: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - No caller is turned away
Hotline for emotional crisis, depression, suicide, abuse, family conflict, mental illness and substance
abuse crisis counseling. Crisis intervention visits in the community and evaluations are conducted by
mobile crisis team. Crisis grief counseling for affected groups. Support group for families of suicide
victims.
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Substance Abuse
Georgia Drug Abuse Help line (800) 338-6745
Potter’s House ( Men only)
1 800-524-9662
Provides one year intensive residential substance abuse program consisting of a minimum of seven months
residency followed by mandatory after care participation that may require up to an additional five months of
residency, males 25 to 55 years—located in Jefferson, GA
POTTER'S HOUSE - for men only. This is an Atlanta Union Mission Christian program. Provides a one year
intensive residential substance abuse program consisting of a minimum of seven months residency followed by
mandatory after care participation that may require up to an additional five months of residency, males 25 to 55
years of age; located at 655 Potter's House Road, Jefferson, Ga. 30549, 1-800-524-9662. Open 24 hours daily;
Intake hours: 10:30 am to 4:30 pm MON – FRI. Fee: sliding scale (must be able to work if unable to pay)
TRANSITION HOUSE - For men and women with children. homeless; single men, single women, women
with children; veterans; must be in recovery from substance abuse and or be clean for 30 days; must find
employment in first few weeks issues. This organization provides long-term residential, aftercare recovery
program where homeless persons learn the life skills and acquire the support needed to become sober, independent
and productive members of our community. The homes are located throughout Metro Atlanta and men, women
and women with children are eligible to enter the program if they are verifiably homeless by HUD guidelines and
have abstained from alcohol and/or drugs for at least 30 days. Open 24 hours daily; straight fee; based on ability to
pay; located at 1447 Peachtree St., NE Ste. 810 Atlanta, GA 30309. (404) 815-1535 or 866-215-9525.
GRN COMMUNITY SERVICE BOARD - residents of service area on Gwinnett, Newton, Rockdale; This
agency provides mental health, mental retardation, alcohol and other drug abuse services to the community;
located at 175 Gwinnett Dr. Lawrenceville, GA 30045; Fee: sliding scale;
service hours: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm MON - FRI; after 5:00 pm clients can go the local emergency room and a
GRN representative will meet them there;
(800)241-3175
PEACHFORD MINISTRIES - individuals with drug and/or alcohol addiction. This agency offers residential
recovery programs for men and women complete with housing, food, clothing, and employment opportunities. It is
a six month program, but clients may stay as long as they need to. Clients must work to be able to pay their own
way; however, credit will be extended to those without funds upon arrival. Clients are required to attend daily on
site and outside meetings, located at 2516 Peachwood Cir. Ste. C1 Atlanta, GA 30345; Fee: straight; service
hours: 9:00 am to 9:00 pm MON - FRI; 9:00 am to 7:00 pm SAT SUN; (800)448-6448
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Housing
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ASSISTANCE
HOPE for Homeowners
Atlanta, GA
(888)995-4673 Toll Free Line: 1-888-995-HOPE
http://www.995hope.org
DESCRIPTION:
This is a toll-free, 24-hour homeownership hotline in which homeowners receive free advice and
support to help get their mortgage back on track. In addition to foreclosure counseling, budgeting
and debt management counseling is available. Calls are confidential and Spanish
speaking counselors are available.
Food and Nutrition
USDA Food Stamp Program
Phone: 1-800-869-1150
Website: http://dfcs.dhr.georgia.gov/portal/site/DHR-DFCS - click on services
Apply on-line:
The Food Stamp program is for low-income families. Families interested in the Food Stamp
program may apply at the Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) office in the
county where they live. Clients who receive Food Stamps have a debit card that they can use at
the grocery store to pay for many food items. A specific amount is credited each month to the
client's debit card; the amount is determined by the family's size and income. Call or visit the
web site.
TANF
Georgia Family Planning Health Program
Phone: 1-800-869-1150
Web Site: http://dfcs.dhr.georgia.gov/portal/site/DHR-DFCS - click on services
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is a monthly cash assistance program for
poor families with children under age 18. Contact your local county Department of Family and
Children Services or call 1-800-869-1150.
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DHS AFTERSCHOOL SERVICES
DHS Afterschool Services
Phone: 404-657-5202
Website: afterschool@dhr.ga.gov and www.afterschoolservices.net
The Department of Human Services’ Afterschool Services (formerly DHR Youth Initiative) is
administered through the Division of Family and Children Services, Office of Family
Independence. The Initiative is designed to support DHS’s broader goal of promoting selfsufficiency among families and ending intergenerational poverty.
The Department of Human Services (DHS) is partnering with selected community-based
organizations and schools throughout the state of Georgia to provide afterschool and summer
services to youth, ages 6 – 19 years old. Afterschool and summer programming will give eligible
youth the opportunity to participate in engaging and enriching experiences that complement
school learning and promote positive youth development during the out of school time.
Along with learning experiences and youth development programming, youth in funded programs
will engage in health and physical activity programming to increase their physical activity and
improve management of their overall health and wellness. Additionally, youth and their
parents/caregivers will have the opportunity to become more involved educated on available
programs and services in their community.
Boys and Girls Club of Metro Atlanta
100 Edgewood Ave. N.E.
Suite 700
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 404 527-7100
Website: http://www.bgcma.org
From games and athletics to drug prevention workshops, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta
offers young people a range of fun and productive activities. Clubs are open each day after school
from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. - when research has shown children to be most vulnerable to gangs,
violence and other risky behaviors. In the summer, Clubs and special summer-only sites open
their doors all day to young people with nowhere else to go.
Clubs are located in communities with the greatest need where similar services are limited or
nonexistent. The cost of providing services to a member for a year is $900, but in order to serve
effectively those who need us most, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta asks families to pay
annual membership dues of only $35 per child and no child is turned away due to inability to
pay.
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