Education

Short Business Description
Action Pact is a community action agency deeply rooted in the promise of improving lives and communities.
For more than 50 years, we have worked alongside local partners and have become integral to the progress of the individuals and families in the communities we serve.
Services Provided

Provides a variety of services that differ by location, which may include energy assistance, financial help, financial literacy, court appointed special advocates and more. Call the number for your county to learn more about what is available to help elderly and low-income families and individuals. Where possible, we have added separate listings for each service by county. A search by county will bring up all the information that was available at the time of publication.

Phone Number
912-632-4288
Address
202 East 5th St.
Alma, GA 31510
Counties We Serve
Bacon
Short Business Description
Provides services that may differ by location. Call the number below to learn what is available to help elderly and low-income families and individuals. Where possible, we have added separate listings by county for each service. A search by county will bring up all the information available at the time of publication.
Qualifications to Receive Services
Based on income and family size. Some services are free.
Services Provided

Energy assistance, elderly and child services, education and more. Search for your county to get the most specific details about available services.

Phone Number
912-285-6083
Address
144 W. Brazell St.
Reidsville, GA 30453
Counties We Serve
Tattnall
Short Business Description
The American Association of People with Disabilities, a national disability-led and cross-disability rights organization, works to increase the political and economic power of people with disabilities.It advocates for full civil rights for Americans with disabilities by promoting equal opportunity, economic power, independent living, and political participation.
Services Provided

Up to date information on issues that affect people with disabilities. Provides programs through the our learning and career development programs, which includes advocacy training, internships, a career center and an alumni network.

For internship inquiries, email internships@aapd.com. For program inquiries, email programs@aapd.com

Phone Number
202-521-4316 or 800-840-8844
Address
1030 15th St. NW, Suite 500E

Washington, D.C. 20005
Counties We Serve
Appling, Bacon, Brantley, Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Candler, Charlton, Chatham, Effingham, Evans, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, Pierce, Tattnall, Toombs, Ware, Wayne
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
912-367-5371
Address
22 Jr. High Drive
Baxley, GA 31513
Counties We Serve
Appling
Short Business Description
Provides meals, nutrition counseling, activities, risk screenings, field trips, etc.
Services Provided

Meals, nutrition counseling, activities and screenings.

Phone Number
912-367-5371
Address
22 Junior High Drive, Suite B
Baxley, GA 31513
Counties We Serve
Appling
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

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
912-632-4875
Address
305 South Baker St.

Alma, GA 31510
Counties We Serve
Bacon
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
101 Mullis Drive
Alma, GA 31510
Counties We Serve
Bacon
Short Business Description
Education and development for children from birth to 5 years old
Qualifications to Receive Services
Based on income
Services Provided

Education and childhood development

Phone Number
912-632-0774
Address
101 Mullis Drive
Alma, GA 31510
Counties We Serve
Bacon
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