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Child Care Assistance

Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) Grant

Student support services are eligible to receive childcare assistance to pursue their academic goals. A partnership with the Georgia State University Child Development Program.
Email: oeosss@langate.gsu.edu
Phone: 404-413-1676 Martha Fowler 
Website: http://www.gsu.edu/oeo/ccampis.html
GA Department of Family and Children Services Child and Parent Services (CAPS)

The State of Georgia’s 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.
Email: erbriggs@dhr.ga.gov
Phone: 404-651-9361
Website: http://www.dfcs.dhr.georgia.gov/portal/site/DHR-DFCS/menuitem.5d32235bb09bde9a50c8798dd03036a0/?vgnextoid=16fa2b48d9a4ff00VgnVCM100000bf01010aRCRD

Day Care

The Child Development Program

The Child Development Program, a part of the College of Education, is comprised of two locations, the Lanette L. Suttles Child Development Center and the Capitol Hill Child Enrichment Center. The center offers childcare services for children aged 3 months through 4 years. The centers play an important role in University research efforts, supports teacher education programs, offers an ideal setting for students from a variety of disciplines to learn about young children through observation, interaction and research, and provides a model of “best practice” for Georgia’s early learning professionals at all levels of the professional ladder.
Eligible Participants: Children of Georgia State Student, Staff and Faculty ages 3 months to 4 years (Suttles Center location); Children of Georgia State Family, State Employees and General Public ages 3 months to 4 years (Capitol Hill location)
Email: wfuller@gsu.edu (Suttles) or cdcngs@langate.gsu.edu (Capitol Hill)
Phone: 404-413-8460 (Suttles)   404-413-8454 (Capital Hill)
Website:  http://education.gsu.edu/cdc/index.htm

Developmental Programs

Center for Research on Atypical Development and Learning (CRADL) - Early Detection of Developmental Delay

Seeking families with toddlers and children who have developmental delay (including autism spectrum disorders) to help train graduate students on screening and diagnostic measures for toddlers and children.
Email: drobins@gsu.edu
Phone: 404-413-6293
Website: http://www2.gsu.edu/~wwwaty/

Project SCEIs Babies Can't Wait

The goal of the Georgia State University Skilled, Credentialed Early Interventionists (SCEIs) project with Georgia's Babies Can't Wait program is to assist in the implementation and evaluation of preservice and in-service training provided to public and private providers of early intervention services as well as to families who have children in the Babies Can't Wait program. The Babies Can't Wait program provides services for infants and toddlers who have developmental delays or disabilities and their families. This project is sponsored by the Georgia Department of Human Resources.
Email: Peggy Gallagher, Ph.D, spepag@langate.gsu.edu
Phone: 404-413-8041
Website: http://education.gsu.edu/sceis

Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic

website: http://education.gsu.edu/EPSE/4896.html#Therapy

contact: 404-413-8304 - Debra Schober-Peterson, Ph.D

Speech-Language Evaluations

Evaluations are scheduled in three hour blocks of time. Evaluations are thorough in-depth sessions designed to describe a person’s communication difficulty. Evaluations are available for children and adult clients of all ages. Evaluations are scheduled during Fall and Spring semesters. There are a limited number of appointments and clients should be aware that you may not be scheduled for an evaluation during the same semester you request services.The cost of a speech-language evaluation is $100 and a sliding fee scale is available to those who require financial assistance. Georgia State students, staff and faculty are not charged for speech-language evaluations. There are charges for services provided to children and family members of Georgia State students, faculty and staff.

Speech-Language-Hearing Screenings

Screenings take approximately 20-30 minutes. Screenings are scheduled during Fall and Spring semesters only. There is a $10 fee for screenings conducted on-campus and a $15 fee for screenings conducted at off-campus locations. Georgia State student, faculty and staff are not charged for speech-language-hearing screenings. There are charges for services provided to children and family members of Georgia State students, faculty and staff.

Hearing Evaluations

Hearing evaluations are scheduled in one-hour blocks of time. The evaluation thoroughly tests the structure and functions of the ears. Evaluations are scheduled during Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. There are a limited number of appointments and clients should be aware that you may not be scheduled for an evaluation during the same semester you request services. The cost of a hearing evaluation is $50. Georgia State student, faculty and staff are not charged for hearing evaluations. There are charges for services provided to children and family members of Georgia State students, faculty and staff.

Hearing Screenings

Hearing screenings are scheduled in 30-minute blocks of time. This screening is used to determine if an individual is at risk for a hearing loss and would benefit from a complete evaluation. The cost of a hearing screening held on-campus is $10. Off-campus hearing screenings are typically performed in conjunction with a speech-language screening. Georgia State student, faculty and staff are not charged for screenings. There are charges for services provided to children and family members of Georgia State students, faculty and staff.

Speech-Language Therapy

Speech and language therapy is available for children and adult clients of all ages. Services are offered for clients who have a variety of speech and language disorders. Therapy sessions are scheduled twice per week for most clients. Personalized therapy goals are developed for each client in conjunction with the client, client’s family and clinical supervisor. Each therapy room is equipped with a large two way mirror for observation of clients during therapy. Georgia State student, faculty and staff are not charged for therapy services. There are charges for services provided to children and family members of Georgia State students, faculty and staff.
Eligible Participants: All Ages
Email: Debra Schober-Peterson, dspeterson@gsu.edu
Phone: 404-413-8044
Website: http://education.gsu.edu/epse/1791.html

The Toddler Project (Toddler Language Intervention Project)

The Toddler Language Intervention Project is a research project focused on language intervention and communication development of young children who are not talking.
Email: Mary Ann Romski, mromski@gsu.edu
Phone: 404-413-5666
Website: http://www2.gsu.edu/~wwwmar/about.html

Urban Literacy Clinic

The mission of the Urban Literacy Clinic at Georgia State University is to prepare teachers to enrich the literacy lives of students in the Atlanta community through individual and small group lessons in reading and writing. The teachers prepare and implement research based literacy lessons designed to capitalize upon each child's literacy interests while strengthening their academic abilities. The clinic is serving 180 children, ages 5 to 18, four days each week. Sessions are also offered during the fall and spring semesters.
Email: Lori Elliott, lelliot@gsu.edu
Phone: 404-413-8472
Website: http://education.gsu.edu/literacyclinic/

Enrichment Programs

Annual

Atlanta Brain Bee

This annual brain trivia competition held in late January for metro Atlanta high school students consists of written and oral rounds of neuroscience questions. The winner of the Atlanta Brain Bee goes on to compete for top prize in the International Brain Bee in March at the University of Maryland. Advanced registration required. Applications available on website.
Eligible Participants: Metro Atlanta High School Students Grades 9-12th
Email: Laura Carruth, lcarruth@gsu.edu
Phone: 404-651-1057 Laura Carruth 
Website: http://biology.gsu.edu/5940.html

Georgia Science Olympiad

Program is designed to enhance science education and interest in science. It’s a science competition for teams of up to 15 students competing in 23 different age related events over the course of the day. Grade-related activities (K-2; 3-5; 6-9; 9-12) spanning all areas of science. Activities emphasize doing and applying science.
Eligible Participants: K-3rd Grade or 6th-12th Grade
Email: lcrimm@spsu.edu
Phone: 678-915-7249  Dr. Lance Crimm
Website: http://www.aug.edu/gaso/

Panther Baseball Spring Training Camp

The Greg Frady Baseball Camps are comprehensive programs offering young players improvement in their skill level. The programs are based on criteria set up by the NCAA with emphasis placed on complying with all guidelines set by the Georgia State University athletic compliance office. Camp priorities are to provide each camper with a safe and fun environment. The most important priority of the program is to teach the fundamentals of baseball in a manner that all campers retain. The program is also a vehicle for developing a greater awareness of Georgia State athletics and the educational institution. Enrollment fees apply.
Eligible Participants:14 and up
Phone: 404-831-3530  Bobby Bennett
Email: bbennett@gsu.edu
Website: http://www.georgiastatesports.com/

School of Music’s Community Music Programs

High School Honor Groups

Georgia State’s High School Honor Chorus participants spend two days rehearsing challenging repertoire with Georgia State’s Director of Choral Activities.

High School Honor Orchestra

Georgia State’s High School Honor Orchestra participants spend two days rehearsing challenging repertoire with Georgia State’s Director of Orchestral Activities, attending sectionals with Georgia State performance faculty, and socializing with their musical peers from around the state.

High School Honor Bands

Dedicated high school musicians from throughout the region are invited to participate in two days of wonderful music making as a part of Georgia State’s High School Honor Bands. Individual Performance Instruction.
Eligible Participants: 7th – 9th Grade
Phone: 404-413-5902
Email: Sandy Smith, sandysmith@gsu.edu
Website: http://www.cmp.music.gsu.edu/

Summer

 

Youth Sports Camps

Georgia State coaches offer youth sport camps in Football, Baseball, Basketball, Soccer and Softball.  Click here for more information. 

Brain Camp

Week-long, full-day, hands-on, neuroscience-themed camp. Partnered with the City Schools of Decatur and the camp is held at Renfroe Middle School. Camp curriculum is designed around the 7th grade Life Science Georgia Performance Standards. Lessons and activities include sheep brain and mammalian eye dissections, sensory system experiments, learning about brain nutrition and health, brain diseases and disorders, how you learn and make memories, how neurons work, etc. Camp session usually held during the third or forth week in July.
Eligible Participants: 5th-8th Grade
Email:  biollc@langate.gsu.edu
Phone: 404-651-1057 Lisa Carruth
Website: http://www.cbn-atl.org/education/braincamps.shtml

Institute on Neuroscience (ION)

It is an eight-week summer program for exceptional high school students. The aim of the program is to develop their skills in problem solving, critical thinking, hypothesis formation, laboratory experimentation, and scientific communication. ION students participate in an intense basic neuroscience curriculum, which is enhanced by hands-on activities (three week orientation component of the program). Typically ION accepts 10-20 students from metro-Atlanta each summer.

Eligible Participants: High School Students
Email: Kyle Frantz, biokjf@langate.gsu.edu
Website: http://www2.gsu.edu/~wwwkjf/ion.html

Upward Bound Pre-College Math-Science Center

This program features a six-week summer component with year round follow-up services. A challenging precollege initiative designed to encourage and prepare potential first-generation college students to pursue a program of study (in Math or Science) at the postsecondary education level.
Eligible Participants: 9th-11th Grade Dekalb County Students with a strong interest in Math & Science
Email: Mitchel Haralson mharalso@gsu.edu
Phone: 404-413-1706
Website: http://www.gsu.edu/oeo/ub_math_science.html

Weekend

Saturday School for Scholars and Leaders

Georgia State University's Saturday School for Scholars and Leaders has been providing educational opportunities for the enrichment and encouragement of gifted and talented children since 1975! Each session, Atlanta area educators teach a variety of enrichment classes, ranging from the fine and applied arts to math and science, designed to challenge participants at all levels (K- 8th grade). Our students represent a diverse cross section of the metro-Atlanta community, coming from home schooling, private, and public schools experiences. Our diverse curriculum is structured to offer educational opportunities emphasizing leadership, scholarship, and cultural awareness.
Eligible Participants: K-8th Grade Students
Phone: 404-413-8029
Email: saturdayschool@gsu.edu
Website: http://education.gsu.edu/saturdayschool/

Year-Round

Alonzo Crim Center

DREAMS: Relationships to Enhance African-American Mentees’ Success - Jegna Brotherhood/Ananse Aya Sisterhood

Designed to engage male high school students in activities that develop social competency, increase self-understanding and positive images in high school students, and to increase the likelihood of the participants’ future engagement of other students in positive, healthy mentoring relationships. A dissertation research project that engages young high school males and females in group activities that are intended to build effective leadership skills to enhance their positive coping strategies, expand upon their knowledge of education and economic opportunities, and increase their cultural awareness.

Jumpstart

One-on-one partnerships, facilitated by college students that are uniquely designed to develop literacy, language, and social skills of pre-school children.

Atlanta Housing Authority's Good Neighbor Program

Provides a four-session training module to families on crime prevention, parenting, self-sufficiency, and adjusting to a new community.
Eligible Participants: See website.
Email: aspruill@gsu.edu
Phone: 404-413-8479 Angelique Spruill
Website: http://education.gsu.edu/cuee/index.html

Bio-Bus Program

A dynamic out-reach education program which brings science-related, hands-on lessons and experiments to classrooms in elementary, middle, and high schools, without charge. Our goal is not only to educate, but to also engender a sense of excitement about and enthusiasm for the various scientific disciplines.
Eligible Participants:4th – 12th Grade
Email: biobus@langate.gsu.edu
Phone: 404-413-5421
Website: http://www.biobus.gsu.edu

Cosmic Ray Measurement

Student/teacher groups from the middle and high schools in the state of Georgia participate in a large-scale cosmic muon measurement project led by the nuclear physics group at Georgia State University. The main goad of this project is to measure high energy cosmic rays in large scale and promote advanced science projects in K-12 schools in Georgia.
Eligible Participants: 6th-12th Grade Students/Teachers
Email: Xiaochun He, xhe@gsu.edu or John Wilson, wilson@chara.gsu.edu
Phone: 404-413-6035
Website: http://phynp6.phy-astr.gsu.edu/~cosmic/index.htm

Early College Initiative with the Carver Early College

Students are given the opportunity to experience college during their junior year of high school. This program enables high school students to graduate with a high school diploma and 60 college credits simultaneously. The student will take up to four classes per semester. The early college model is designed to increase the number of underrepresented students in post-secondary education, such as minorities, English as a second language and low-income students.
Eligible Participants: 11th and 12th Grade Students
Email: Leah Harris, lvh@gsu.edu
Phone: 404-802-4405
Website:  http://www.atlanta.k12.ga.us/Page/13323

Educational Talent Search

An innovative academic enrichment program for high school students that encourages them to stay in school. Talent Search exists to help eligible young men and women get into college or vocational/technical school and earn certifications or diplomas that measurably increase their chances for successful lives.
Eligible Participants: 6th - 12th Grade DeKalb County Students attending only (8) eight specific target schools (See Website).
Email: Mitchel Haralson, mharalso@gsu.edu
Phone: 404-413-1687
Website: http://www.gsu.edu/oeo/educational_talent_search.html

Student Recreation Center Programs for Children

Swimming

Whether you want to learn how to swim, get some exercise or just have fun, you will find something that meets your needs. All of the instructors are certified to teach swimming through the American Red Cross and are certified lifeguards through the American Red Cross. The first day of swimming lessons the swim instructor will assess each student to make sure you are in the appropriate class.
Eligible Participants: See website or current RAP-UP (Program schedule and facility information)
Phone: 404-413-1780 Service Desk 
Website: http://www.gsu.edu/recreation/childrens_swim_classes.html

On-Campus DestinationsCarl & Gretchen Patton Children's Book Collection

Carl & Gretchen Patton Children's Book Collection

The Carl and Gretchen Patton Children's Collection comprises over 13,000 children's literature titles and is located on the 1st floor of Library North.
Email: libref@langate.gsu.edu
Phone: 404-413-2800
Website: http://www.library.gsu.edu/

Welcome Center Information Sessions and Campus Tours

Monday through Friday at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., 30-minute sessions are conducted by an admissions counselor from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Prospective students and visitors learn about admission requirements, degree programs, financial aid options, and student life. Tours start at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Tours are primarily for interested high school students, although tours can be tailored to young children.
Preferred Participants: Junior and Senior High School Students
Email: tourguide@gsu.edu
Phone: 404-413-2063
Website: http://www.gsu.edu/campus_visits.html

Financial and Legal

Financial

Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Atlanta

Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Greater Atlanta is a full-service, nonprofit, financial counseling agency based in Atlanta, Georgia. CCCS helps financially-distressed people move from crisis to control by providing compassionate service and innovative and practical solutions.
Eligible Participants: Faculty, Staff and Students and general public.
Phone: 1-800-251-CCCS
Email: info@cccsinc.org
Website: http://www.cccsatl.org/

Georgia State University Federal Credit Union

Chartered in 1972, Georgia State University Federal Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial cooperative owned by its members and operated with the purpose of promoting thrift through convenient, competitive savings opportunities and providing low-cost loans to members.
Phone: 404-564-0341
Email: gsufcu@gsufcu.org
Website: www.georgiasown.org

Panther PERQs

The Panther PERQs program is a partnership with local, statewide and national businesses that offer discounts or other incentives to Georgia State University employees and/or students with valid University identification cards.
Eligible Participants: Faculty, Staff and Students
Phone: 404-413-3356
Website: http://www.gsu.edu/hr/31421.html

State Employees Federal Credit Union

The Georgia State Employees Credit Union provides cost effective financial services to eligible members while ensuring the financial soundness of the credit union.
Eligible Participants: Faculty and Staff.
Phone: 404-564-0341
Email: gsufcu@gsufcu.org
Website: http://www.secuga.org/

Legal

Atlanta Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service

Atlanta Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service is a non-profit public service entity of the Atlanta Bar Association that helps the public find the right attorney who reflects legal professionalism, integrity and a commitment to service.
Eligible Participants: Faculty, Staff and Students and general public.
Phone: 404-521-0777
Website: http://www.atlantabar.org/

Atlanta Legal Aid Society

Provides representation exclusively in civil (non-criminal) matters. Generally, clients must have an income at or below 125% of the federal poverty guidelines. Clients must also have a viable case that falls within our priority areas, and reside in our service area: Fulton, DeKalb, Clayton, Cobb and Gwinnett Counties.
Eligible Participants: Low Income Faculty, Staff and Students and general public.
Phone: 404-524-5811
Website: http://www.atlantalegalaid.org/

Georgia State University Law Library

The College of Law Library, an essential resource for the University, College of Law, metropolitan Atlanta's legal community, and the public, provides print and electronic resources, advanced technology, and superior service. The library is a designed to foster an environment where researchers can prepare for classes or work on legal issues.
Eligible Participants: Faculty, Staff and Students and general public.
Phone: 404-413-9100
Website: http://law.gsu.edu/library/

HeLP Legal Services Clinic/College of Law

The HeLP Legal Services Clinic is a live-client clinic located at Georgia State University’s College of Law. The clinic is part of an innovative medical-legal community collaboration known as the Health Law Partnership (HeLP), whose non-profit partners are the Center, the Atlanta Legal Aid Society, and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc. HeLP provides free, direct legal services to low-income children and their families at on-site legal services clinics located at two of Children’s hospitals and at the in-house clinic at the law school.
Eligible Participants: Low Income Faculty, Staff and Students and general public.
Phone: 404-413-9131
Website: http://law.gsu.edu/clhs/index/education/HeLP_legal_services_clinic

Low Income Taxpayer Clinic/College of Law

The Clinic has been operating since 1992 as a nationally recognized component of the College's lawyer skills training program. It provides federal tax controversy resolution services to low-income taxpayers residing throughout the State of Georgia. The Clinic provides a service to the community by representing taxpayers who are unable to afford legal representation.
Eligible Participants: Low Income Faculty, Staff and Students and general public.
Phone: 404-413-9230
Website: http://law.gsu.edu/taxclinic/

Health and Wellness

Counseling and Therapy

Faculty and Staff Assistance (FASA)

FASA is an internal Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides consultations, short-term counseling, assessments and referrals offered as a pre-paid benefit at no cost to Georgia State faculty, staff, and eligible dependents.
Phone: 404-413-3345
Website: http://www.gsu.edu/hr/31688.html

Psychology Clinic for Assessment, Therapy, and Research

Individual, couples, family, and group therapy services are offered at a low cost to all members of the metropolitan Atlanta community. Georgia State students, faculty, staff and alumni qualify for special fees.
Phone: 404-413-6229
Website: http://www.gsu.edu/psychology/clinic.htm

Student Counseling and Testing Center

Provides a wide range of services to meet the emotional, educational, and vocational needs of students.
Phone: 404-413-1640
Website: http://www.gsu.edu/counseling/counseling_services.html

Medical

Health and Wellness Collaborative Annual Flu Shot and TB Testing

Annual Flu Shot

This program provides annual flu shots given by Georgia State's Health and Wellness Nursing Collaborative and students of the Byrdine F. Lewis School of Nursing. For a fee, nursing students with faculty supervision and faculty administer flu vaccine to any member of the Georgia State community 18 years or older. All persons read and sign a consent prior to vaccine administration.

TB Testing

This program provides ppd's for those needing TB testing. They are given by Georgia State's Health and Wellness Nursing Collaborative and students of the Byrdine F. Lewis School of Nursing. For a fee, nursing faculty and supervised nursing students administer ppd's to any member of the Georgia State community 18 years or older.
Eligible Participants: Georgia State community 18 years or older
Email: Myra Carmon mcarmon@gsu.edu or Barbara Browning bbrowning@gsu.edu
Phone: 404-413-1200

Nursing Students at Georgia State (NSGS) Blood Pressure Screenings

Blood pressure screenings are offered to the Georgia State community in locations around campus or group screenings can be scheduled for a department or unit.
Eligible Participants: Georgia State community 18 years or older
Email: M Cathy Gebhardt, mgebhardt@gsu.edu
Phone: 404-413-1161

Health Fair For Employees

The annual health fair for employees offers information on staying healthy.
Email: M Cathy Gebhardt, mgebhardt@gsu.edu
Phone: 404-413-1161

Student Health Clinic

Serves the healthcare needs of the Georgia State University’s students by offering High Quality Primary and Urgent Care services provided by a Board Certified Family Practice Physician and Certified Nurse Practitioners.
Website: http://www.gsu.edu/health/
Email: Daisy Williams, headwx@langate.gsu.edu
Phone: 404-413-1930

Wellness and Development

Employee Development and Wellness Services (EDWS)

EDWS is a unit within Human Resources that provides professional training and development as well as a variety of personal enrichment and welllness programs offered to Georgia State faculty, staff and students.
Phone: 404-413-3345
Website: http://www.gsu.edu/hr/30429.html

Student Health Promotion

Supports activities that empower Georgia State University students to make informed healthier choices and achieve academic success.

Alcohol, Tobacco, Other Drug and Gambling Prevention

Includes interactive programs related to substance use, misuse, and gambling issues.

Health and Safety

Includes interactive health programs on topics such as pedestrian and driver, safety, cancer prevention, illness prevention, personal hygiene, sleep and other general wellness topics.

Healthy Nutrition

Includes interactive health programs on topics such as healthy eating habits, healthy snacks, eating on a college budget and food safety.

Healthy Sexuality

Includes interactive health programs on topics such as safer sex, sexually transmissible infections, contraception's, sexuality, and family planning.

Violence Prevention

Includes interactive health programs on topics such as anger management, violence prevention, sexual assault & domestic violence.
Email: askaphe@gmail.com
Phone: 404-413-1577
Website: http://www.gsu.edu/healthpromotion/25178.html

Student Recreation Center

Currently enrolled Georgia State University students have automatic membership through their student activity fee. Faculty, staff, Georgia State University graduates and their immediate family members may join for a fee payable on a semester or annual basis. The Student Recreation Center offers a wide variety of fitness classes, instructional clinics and a Fitness Center to access your wellness needs. For complete information on membership, policies/procedures and a complete schedule of activities please call or visit our website.
Phone: 404-413-1780
Website: http://www2.gsu.edu/recreation

Adult & Senior Care

Gerontology Institute Annual Health Fair for Seniors (50+)

An annual event that offers free screenings for bone density, blood pressure, cholesterol / glucose, posture and strength, vestibular and balance, as well as pulmonary evaluation. Each year during the spring semester, North Fulton Regional Hospital and the Gerontology Institute, along with the Georgia State Alpharetta campus staff, partner to make this community service event happen.
Recommended Participants: Seniors 50+
Email: gerontology@gsu.edu
Phone: 404-413-5210
Website: http://www2.gsu.edu/~wwwger/5583.html

Gerontology Institute Health Fair for Seniors

The Gerontology Institute is engaged in the study of aging and charged with the responsibility of developing and coordinating research, instruction, and service in gerontology throughout the university. The Institute offers a MA degree in gerontology and gerontology certificates for both undergraduate and graduate Students. The Gerontology website provides additional resource links on aging and caregiving, information on the Annual Health Fair for Seniors, and information on instruction and research in gerontology.
Email: gerontology@gsu.edu
Phone: 404-413-5210
Website: http://www2.gsu.edu/~wwwger/

Project Healthy Grandparents (sponsored by Georgia State College of Health and Human Sciences)

Project Healthy Grandparents (PHG) provides support services to families with children 16 years of age or under in which grandparents are raising grandchildren in the absence of their birth parents. They serve families in south DeKalb county, south Fulton county, and city of Atlanta.

Services offered by Project Healthy Grandparents include social work case management services, health care services, grandparent support group meetings, early intervention services for grandchildren 0 - 5 years old, and legal assistance referrals.
Email: Judy Perdue, jperdue@gsu.edu
Phone: 404-413-1118
Website: http://www.gsu.edu/phg/

United Way 211

Provides either step-by-step online search engine of available resources within your community or direct operator support specialists who can assist you in locating services.
Phone: 2-1-1 or main number 404-527-7200
Website: http://www.unitedwayatlanta.org