Resources By County



Short Business Description
Head Start increases the school readiness, and assists in the mental, social and emotional development of children 3-4 years old in low-income families. Also has a Pre-K program for children from 4-5 years old.
Qualifications to Receive Services
Services are free based on family size and income eligibility.
Services Provided

Children and their families receive child care, health, nutrition, social, and other services. Provides individualized early learning opportunities, including social skills and emotional well-being. Language and literacy learning; health, nutrition, dental, and mental health services; family goal planning and early intervention services for children with disabilities are also provided.

Phone Number
912-632-0284
Address
406 South Bead Street
Alma, GA 31510
Counties We Serve
Bacon
Short Business Description
Drop-off and purchase gently used items at Goodwill to help people in our community build better lives.
Qualifications to Receive Services
None
Services Provided

Drop-off center as well as retail location where items can be purchased to support members of the community.

Phone Number
912-354-6611
Address
24015 Highway 80 E.
Statesboro, GA 30461
Counties We Serve
Bulloch
Short Business Description
Head Start is a free education program for eligible children from birth to age 5. Head Start and Early Head Start programs provide learning and development services at no cost to qualifying families.

Early Head Start is a comprehensive early childhood program service low-income children from birth to 3years old and pregnant women. Its mission is to promote healthy prenatal outcomes, enhance development of very young children and promote healthy family functioning.
Qualifications to Receive Services
Family income levels determine eligibility
Services Provided

Free education program for eligible children from birth to age 5. Assistance for low-income pregnant women and children to promote healthy prenatal outcomes, enhance development of very young children and promote healthy family functioning.

Phone Number
912-462-5520
Address
470 Bryan St.
Nahunta, GA 31553
Counties We Serve
Brantley
Short Business Description
Job Corps provides free career training and education for 16- through 24-year-olds. Students gain the experience needed to begin a career or apprenticeship, advance to higher education, or join the military.
Qualifications to Receive Services
Low-income 16- through 24-year-olds who are U.S. citizens, legal U.S. residents, or residents of a U.S. territory, and/or individuals who are authorized to work in the United States.
Services Provided

Help you earn your high school diploma or the equivalent; a driver's license; in-depth career planning; on-the-job training; job placement assistance; housing; food; health and dental care; a biweekly basic living allowance, and basic uniforms and equipment for career training.

Phone Number
912-264-8843
Address
4401 Glynco Pkwy

Brunswick, GA 31525
Counties We Serve
Glynn
Short Business Description
Children and their families receive child care, health, nutrition, social, and other services. Provides individualized early learning opportunities, including social skills and emotional well-being. Language and literacy learning; health, nutrition, dental, and mental health services; family goal planning and early intervention services for children with disabilities are also provided.
Qualifications to Receive Services
Services are free based on family size and income eligibility.
Services Provided

Children and their families receive child care, health, nutrition, social, and other services. Provides individualized early learning opportunities, including social skills and emotional well-being. Language and literacy learning; health, nutrition, dental, and mental health services; family goal planning and early intervention services for children with disabilities are also provided.

Phone Number
912-653-2207
Address
166 Bacontown Road
Pembroke, GA 31321
Counties We Serve
Bryan
Short Business Description
Energy assistance (when funding is available) and services for senior citizens
Qualifications to Receive Services
Income guidelines. People who participate in other federal assistance programs (such as SSI, SNAP and TANF) may also be eligible.
Services Provided

Income limits for energy assistance. Programs for seniors may include daily activities, opportunities for social interaction,field trips, meals, home-delivered meals for those who cannot visit a center, nutrition education and recreation. See website shown for more details on senior programs.

Phone Number
912-489-1604
Address
235 Granade Street
Statesboro, GA 30458
Counties We Serve
Bulloch
Short Business Description
Our mission is to rebuild child-family relationships through safe, flexible, and supervised visits. We are experienced in mental health/substance abuse, behavioral management,child development and more. We want to better the lives of children in foster care, as well as other "at-risk" children in the community.
Services Provided

Family visitation center for children in foster care. Home-based parenting programs. Weekly, formal parent education classes.

Phone Number
912-882-3119
Address
711 A Charles Gilman Jr Ave.


Kingsland, GA 31548
Counties We Serve
Camden, Charlton
Short Business Description
Children and their families receive child care, health, nutrition, social, and other services. Provides individualized early learning opportunities, including social skills and emotional well-being. Language and literacy learning; health, nutrition, dental, and mental health services; family goal planning and early intervention services for children with disabilities are also provided.
Qualifications to Receive Services
Eligibiity
Services are free based on family size and income eligibility.
Services Provided

Services encompass the full range of a family's needs from pregnancy through a child's third birthday. Child care, nutrition education, parenting education, disability screening and navigating the system.

Phone Number
912-576-5923
Address
1501 Georgia Ave.
Woodbine, GA 31569
Counties We Serve
Camden
Short Business Description
Head Start increases the school readiness, and assists in the mental, social and emotional development of children 3-4 years old in low-income families. Also has a Pre-K program for children from 4-5 years old.
Qualifications to Receive Services
Services are free based on family size and income eligibility.
Services Provided

Children and their families receive child care, health, nutrition, social, and other services. Provides individualized early learning opportunities, including social skills and emotional well-being. Language and literacy learning; health, nutrition, dental, and mental health services; family goal planning and early intervention services for children with disabilities are also provided.

Phone Number
912-576-5923
Address
1501 Georgia Ave.
Woodbine, GA 31569
Counties We Serve
Camden
Short Business Description
A shelter for victims of domestic violence. The mission of Camden House is to develop and nurture non­-violent relationships among family members; to shelter the victims of family violence; to aid and counsel family violence victims; to provide intervention to prevent further crimes of abuse and, to attend to these worthwhile goals in a systematic and humane manner.
Qualifications to Receive Services
There are no qualifications for services except the need for help. Free.
Services Provided

* 24/7 hotline
* Emergency Shelter – safe housing for you and your children.
* Child Services – serving our often silent and most vulnerable victims with support and hope.
* Safety Planning – personalized to your needs and situation.
* Court Accompaniment – help getting Temporary Protection Orders (TPO) or Stalking Orders.
* Short-term Counseling and Support – individualized support in a safe and confidential location.
* Support Groups – Connect with others and find strength in community.
* Community Outreach & Awareness – Education is one of the most effective tools for reducing abuse.

Phone Number
912-882-7858 (24-hour hotline)
Address
P.O. Box 5159 GA
St. Marys, GA 31558
Counties We Serve
Camden, Charlton