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Candler County Early Head Start

Candler County Early Head Start
Short Business Description
Focuses on pregnant women, infants, and toddlers up to age 3 as well as parents. It aids in the transition into Head Start or another pre-K program. It promotes healthy prenatal outcomes, enhance development of very young children and healthy family functioning.
Qualifications to Receive Services
Services are free based on family size and income eligibility.
Services Provided

Focuses on pregnant women, infants, and toddlers up to age 3 as well as parents. It aids in the transition into Head Start or another pre-K program. It promotes healthy prenatal outcomes, enhance development of very young children and healthy family functioning.

Phone Number
912-685-3383
Address
151 South Register St.
Metter, GA 30439
Counties We Serve
Candler

Candler County Family Connections

Candler County Family Connections
Short Business Description
Works with local partners to create plans that address serious challenges that face children and families in Candler County.
Services Provided

Resources and referrals

https://candler.gafcp.org/
Phone Number
912-362-0198
Address
20 NW Broad St.
Metter, GA 30439-3615
Counties We Serve
Candler

Candler County Head Start

Candler County Head Start
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.

https://georgiaheadstart.org/offices/action_pact/
Phone Number
912-685-3383
Address
151 South Register St.
Metter, GA 30439
Counties We Serve
Candler

Candler County Service/Senior Center

Candler County Service/Senior Center
Short Business Description
Provides energy assistance (based on funding availability), programs to support the elderly and more
Qualifications to Receive Services
Eligibility based on income for energy assistance. Seniors must be 60 and older to participate in senior center activities.
Services Provided

Energy assistance, programs for the elderly. Call for more information.

Senior programs may include: 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.

Phone Number
912-367-6127
Address
151 S. Register St.
Metter, GA
Counties We Serve
Candler

Charlton County Head Start

Charlton County Head Start
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
912-496-3041
Address
244 Mary M. Bethune Drive
Folkston, GA 31537
Counties We Serve
Charlton

Charlton Family Connection

Charlton Family Connection
Short Business Description
This is the local decision-making body that focuses on the serious challenges facing children and families. It brings together community partners to develop, implement, and evaluate plans to prevent child abuse, reduce high school dropout rates and ensure our residents have healthy and productive lives.
Services Provided

Resources and information. The organinization meets monthly on the second Tuesday at Charlton Board of Education, 37 Touchdown Lane, Folkston. All are welcome to attend.

https://charlton.gafcp.org/
Phone Number
912-276-0394
Address
87 Touchdown Lane
Folkston, GA 31537-8813
Counties We Serve
Charlton

Claxton Early Head Start

Claxton Early Head Start
Short Business Description
Focuses on pregnant women, infants, and toddlers up to age 3 as well as parents. It aids in the transition into Head Start or another pre-K program. It promotes healthy prenatal outcomes, enhance development of very young children and healthy family functioning.
Qualifications to Receive Services
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
912-739-4576
Address
720 N. Church St.
Claxton, GA 30417
Counties We Serve
Evans

Claxton Head Start

Claxton Head Start
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
912-739-4576
Address
720 N.Church St., Claxton, GA 30417
Claxton, GA 30417
Counties We Serve
Evans

Coastal Georgia Area Community Action Authority

Coastal Georgia Area Community Action Authority
Short Business Description
A multi-faceted agency providing programs and services to empower the people of Coastal Georgia with information, skills and support. Our mission to transform communities through education, training, comprehensive services and advocacy.

Qualifications to Receive Services
Qualifications may depend on family size and income. Contact the office to learn more.
Services Provided

Education, housing, utilities assistance, financial empowerment, income tax preparation, youth development, aging services, women's empowerment, home repairs, energy efficiency upgrades

https://www.coastalgacaa.org/
Phone Number
912-264-3281
Address
1 Community Action Drive
Brunswick, GA 31520
Counties We Serve
Bryan, Camden, Evans, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, Tattnall, Wayne

Easterseals of Southern Georgia/Valdosta office

Easterseals of Southern Georgia/Valdosta office
Short Business Description
Easterseals provides exceptional services, education, outreach and advocacy so that people living with autism and other disabilities can live, learn, work and play in our communities.
Qualifications to Receive Services
N/A
Services Provided

For children and families: support and resources; Megan's House; Champions for Children; and respite services. For adults: employment and job training; adult enrichment; residential services; and community living supports. Go to the website listed for details on each.

https://www.easterseals.com/southerngeorgia/
Phone Number
912-247-6912
Address
610 N. Patterson St., Suite A
Valdosta
Counties We Serve
Appling, Bacon, Brantley, Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Candler, Charlton, Chatham, Effingham, Evans, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, Pierce, Tattnall, Toombs, Ware, Wayne
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