Senior Services and Child Services

Short Business Description
Safe Harbor Children’s Center serves children from birth to 18, who have been removed from dangerous situations as a result of abuse, neglect, or abandonment. ent.
Services Provided

As a long-term residential shelter, the center provides nurturing care, medical and dental services, academic tutoring, vocational guidance, recreational opportunities, and counseling and therapeutic services in a loving home-like environment.

Phone Number
912-267-6000
Address
1526 Norwich St.
Brunswick, GA 31520
Counties We Serve
Glynn
Short Business Description
The Salvation Army is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Services Provided

Gently used goods at affordable prices

Phone Number
912-285-9211
Address
969 Tebeau St.
Waycross, GA 31501
Counties We Serve
Ware
Short Business Description
Our mission is to mobilize the citizens of Savannah and surrounding communities to address the scourge of the $150 billion/year human trafficking industry.
Services Provided

Raises awareness as well as on educating professionals and the general public about human trafficking. Contact for a presentation or more information.

Phone Number
888-373-7888
Address
463 Pooler Parkway, P.O. Box 232


Pooler, GA 31322
Counties We Serve
Chatham
Short Business Description
The Front Porch is a multi-agency resource center, designed to divert at-risk youth from becoming involved with juvenile court by linking them and their families to services.
Qualifications to Receive Services
Children up to the age of 18. Participation is voluntary.
Services Provided

* Behavioral health (individual/family counseling, evaluations, substance abuse assessments)
* Pro-social activities (Performance Initiatives, Youth Intercept, i9 Sports, 100 Black Men, DEEP)
* Parent support (Parent University, Shelter from the Rain)
* Basic needs (Clothing closet, PACK food and hygiene bags)

Phone Number
912-652-6555
Address
2203 Abercorn St.

Savannah, GA 31401
Counties We Serve
Chatham
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
912-632-0774
Address
178 Williams St.

Lyons, GA 30436
Counties We Serve
Toombs
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
912-632-0774
Address
178 Williams St.
Lyons, GA 30436
Counties We Serve
Toombs
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
912-490-0201
Address
1403 Pendergast Street, Suite A
Waycross, GA 31501
Counties We Serve
Ware
Short Business Description
The Ware Children’s Initiative is the Georgia Family Connection Collaborative for Ware County. It brings together community partners to address the serious challenges facing children and families.
Services Provided

Monthly family connections to share resources and news. Meetings at 8:30 a.m. on the 3rd Thursday.

Phone Number
912-816-5317
Address
P.0. 2801
Waycross, GA 31502-2801
Counties We Serve
Ware
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
912-285-1844
Address
1235 McDonald St.
Waycross, GA 31501
Counties We Serve
Ware
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 residents have healthy and productive lives.
Services Provided

Information and referral

Phone Number
912-256-2150
Address
367 Bamboo St. Jesup, GA 31545
Jesup, GA 31545
Counties We Serve
Wayne