Visit New Options Waiver Website The NOW waiver program offers services and supports to individuals to enable them to remain living in their own or family home and participate or live independently in the community. Georgia has 10,000+ on waiting lists. NOW Application and FAQ’s are on the website.
Visit Children’s Medical Services Website 1-404-657-4855 CMS is a state and federally funded program which provides community-based, family-focused, care coordinated, culturally appropriate, comprehensive system of medical care for eligible children, birth to 21, with chronic medical conditions. CMS District Locations will be your beginning point of contact.
Visit Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs Website 1-404-657-2850 The CYSHN program’s goal is to provide resources to Georgia’s 18 Health Districts in the development of a comprehensive system of services for children and youth with special needs, birth to age 21 and their families. CYSHN services include Early Intervention (BCW) and CMS.
Visit Parent to Parent of Georgia Website 1-800-229-2038 Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) considers Parent to Parent of Georgia to be the “first stop” for parents seeking resources. Parent to Parent is developing Navigator Teams, comprised of experienced parents who work with the expert staff to help guide families to the resources they need. … Read More
Visit Children 1st Website 1-404-657-2850 Children 1st is designed to serve as an entry point into all public health services for children, birth to 5 years old. Children 1st facilitates early identification of at-risk children and links them with early intervention services, other public health services and community-based resources.