Directory of state and community resources, services available for children in Georgia, 1960

DIRECTORY
OF
STATE AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Services Available for Children in Georgia
Published by State Department of Education Claude Purcell, Superintendent
1960, Revised

FOREWORD
Part of the skill in helping children lies in knowing the resources available. The purpose of this directory is to give this information as competely as possible. It is prepared for the use of visiting teachers and others in making the best possible use of available resources. There are many additional facilities needed for which all who are concerned with the needs of children should join forces to secure.
We have been pleased with the response from the different agencies and wish to express our appreciation to them for making this directory possible. Omission of an agency implies no disapproval nor does inclusion neccesarily indicate approval. The listing is as complete as time and funds permitted.
This directory was prepared by and for visiting teachers. The several previous booklets were found useful and the present revision is in response to many requests. The Visiting Teacher Workshops at the University of Georgia in 1949, 1953, and 1957 compiled, enlarged, and revised the material. This revision was prepared for publication by Mrs. Mabel S. Greene, Harris County Visiting Teacher.
For further information about an agency's service, call or write directly to the agency.
It is hoped that you will find the directory a useful guide in referring persons who need help to the proper agency. It is not possible for the school to provide for all the needs of children. Resources listed here will provide for many of the needs which the school discovers. For those needs for which there is no available facility, all agencies must work together as best they can.
Florrie B. Still, Coordinator Visiting Teacher Service
Elsie Nesbit, Consultant Visiting Teacher Training

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER I. STATE INSTITUTIONS

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CHAPTER II. PRIVATE AND LOCAL PUBLIC CHILD CARING

INSTITUTIONS IN GEORGIA. SUPERVISED

BY THE STATE

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CHAPTER III. STATE AGENCIES

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CHAPTER IV. SPECIAL SCHOOLS

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CHAPTER V. PSYCHOLOGICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES

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CHAPTER VI. PRIVATE MENTAL HEALTH CLINICS AND

SANITARIUMS

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CHAPTER VII. MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATIONS

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CHAPTER VIII. HOSPITAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN

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CHAPTER IX. CENTERS FOR TREATMENT OF ALCOHOLISM

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CHAPTER X. CARE FOR UNMARRIED MOTHERS

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CHAPTER XI. ORGANIZATIONS AND CIVIC CLUBS OFFERING

SERVICES TO CHILDREN

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CHAPTER XII. COURTS

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CHAPTER XIII. VISITING TEACHER SERVICE

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I. STATE INSTITUTIONS
A. GEORGIA TRAINING SCHOOL FOR MENTAL DEFECTIVES Gracewood, Georgia Auspices: State Department of Public Health Eligibility for Admission: White children, male and female idiots, imbeciles, low grade morons, and those who because of disease are mentally defected. Negro Division ready soon. Referral Summary: Refer to Health Department for commitment with brief statement of reason for referral and school experiences. Service: Training according to capacity Capacity: 1,330 enrolled in July 1959. Waiting list: 550 in July 1959.
B. GEORGIA TRAINING SCHOOL FOR BOYS Milledgeville, Georgia (White and Negro) (Negro branch at Augusta) Auspices: State Department of Public Welfare Eligibility for Admission: Any white or negro boy 16 years or under who has committed crime not punishable by death or life imprisonment, and incorrigibles. Referral Summary: Placed by Courts Service: Rehabilitation and training for citizenship. Parole Authority: State Department of Public Welfare Capacity: 296 Waiting List: Number limited.
C. GEORGIA TRAINING SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Adamsville, Georgia Auspices: State Department of Public Welfare Eligibility for Admission: Any white girl under 18 years of age who has committed any offense against the laws of this state not punishable by death or life imprisonment, and who habitually associated with vicious or immoral people; or who is incorrigible to such an extent that she cannot be controlled by parents or guardians. Referral Summary: Placed by courts. Service: Rehabilitation and training for citizenship. Parole Authority: State Department of Public Welfare. Capacity: 105 Waiting list: Number limited.
D. GEORGIA TRAINING SCHOOL FOR COLORED GIRLS Macon, Georgia Auspices: State Department of Public Welfare Eligibility for Admission: Any colored girl from 10 to 18 years of age who has committed any offense against the laws of this state not punishable by death or life imprisonment and who habitually associated with vicious or immoral people; or who is incorrigible to such an extent that she cannot be controlled by parents or guardians. Referral Summary: Placed by Courts Service: Rehabilitation and training for citizenship. Parole Authority: State Department of Public Welfare. Capacity: 40 Waiting List: 5 to 10.
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E. GEORGIA ACADEMY FOR THE BLIND Vineville, Avenue, Macon, Georgia Auspices: State Department of Education Eligibility for Admission: White and colored children between ages of 6 and 18, citizens of Georgia, physically and intellectually qualified, whose vision is so defective that he or she cannot be educated in public schools for seeing children. Referral Summary: Admitted upon proper application. Service: Usual academic subjects taught through 12th grade. Capacity: 125 Waiting List: No. Cost: There is no cost to the parent other than clothing, transportation to and from school, and any incidental money that the family cares to give the child.
F. GEORGIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF Cave Spring, Georgia Auspices: State Department of Education Eligibility for Admission: Persons, white and colored, between ages 6 and 21 years, if too deaf to attend public school. They must be of sound mind and physically able. Referral Summary: Admitted upon proper application Service: Instruction commonly taught in pubilc schools and training in ability to speak and to read from the lips. Capacity: 300 white, 175 Colored. Waiting list: No. Cost: There is no charge for instruction, maintenance, laundry, etc., but the family is expected to furnish clothing, transportation expense, and medical care that can not be provided on the campus.
G. MILLEDGEVILLE STATE HOSPITAL Milledgeville, Georgia Auspices: State Department of Public Health Eligibility: Mentally ill persons, citizens of Georgia Commitment Procedure: Set by law. Hearing conducted by county ordinary Parole Authority: Recommendation of doctor in charge and request of relatives. Capacity: 12,000 patients.
H. NORTH GEORGIA TRADE AND VOCATIONAL SCHOOL Clarkesville, Georgia Eligibility: Any white citizen of Georgia, 16 years or older. Auspices: State Department of Education. Referral Summary: Application for admission. Cost: Tuition is free to residents of Georgia. Out-of-state tuition per month is $15.00. The monthly fees for all boarding students are $41.00.
I. SOUTH GEORGIA TRADE AND VOCATIONAL SCHOOL Americus, Georgia Auspices: State Department of Education Referral Summary: Application for admission Cost: Tuition is free to residents of Georgia. Training is also approved for veterans with tuition rate of $10.00 per month under Public Law 550. Boarding facilities cost is $38.50 per month.
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II. PRIVATE AND LOCAL PUBLIC CHILD CARING INSTITUTIONS IN GEORGIA-SUPERVISED BY THE STATE

Ann Elizabeth Shepherd Home 15th Ave. & 20th Street Columbus, Georgia Walter L. Johnston,
Superintendent Serves: Muscogee County Admits: White girls of school age
Appleton Church Home for Girls 440 Forrest Hill Road Macon, Georgia Mrs. Dorothea Jacobs, Ex. Director Serves: Georgia Admits: White girls 11 years of
age and over
Atlanta Child's Home 229 Hightower Road, N. W. Atlanta 18, Georgia Richard F. Clarke, Ex. Director Serves: Fulton and DeKalb
Counties Admits: White boys and girls of
pre-school age
Bethesda Home for Boys P. O. Box 15 Savannah, Georgia Bobb Brannen, Superintendent Serves: Chatham County Admits: White boys of school age
Bibb County Children's Home Route 4, Macon, Georgia R. S. Dillard, Superintendent Serves: Bibb County Admits: White boys and girls 4 to
17 years of age
Boy's Estate Box 333 Boys Estate, Georgia J. Ardell Nation, Director J. W. Flynt, Resident Director Serves: Georgia Admits: White boys of school age
Carrie Steele-Pitts Home 305 Roy Street, S.W. Atlanta 10, Georgia Mrs. M. M. Yates, Director Serves: Fulton & DeKalb Counties Admits: Negro boys and girls 6 to
14 years of age
Cherokee Boys' Estate Dalton, Georgia R. H. Lanier, Superintendent Serves: Whitfield County and
surrounding counties Admits: Boys of school age

Children's Home of Chatham County
513 East Park Avenue Savannah, Georgia Harold B. Haviland, Director Serves: Chatham County Admits: White boys and girls 2 to
17 years of age
Episcopal Home for girls 1010 East Duffey Street Savannah, Georgia Miss Bessie Douberly, Matron Serves: Savannah Episcopal
Diocese Admits: White girls 5 to 12 years
of age
Ethel Harpst Home, Inc. 740 Fletcher Street Cedartown, Georgia Keith L. Loveless, Superintendent Serves: 125 mile radius Admits: White boys and girls from
Infancy to 12 years
Georgia Baptist Children's Home Hapeville, Georgia John C. Warr, Manager Ike Davis, Superintendent A. W. _Coleman, Superintendent,
Odum Branch Baxley Serves: Georgia Admits: White boys 2 to 10 white
girls 2 to 12
Georgia Industrial Home Route 2, Macon, Georgia Marvin Kemper, Superintendent Serves: Georgia. Admits: White boys and girls 6 to
12 years of age
Gould Cottage for children, Inc. 505 East 54th Street Savannah, Georgia Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Dunland,
Supervising House parents Serves: Chatham County Admits: White and girls 4lf2 to 10
years of age
Hephizibah Orphanage Home, Inc. P. O. Box 2304 4123 Forsyth Road Macon, Georgia Jesse C. Towner, Supt. Serves: No residence requirement Admits: White boys and girls from
6 to 13 years of age

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Hillside Cottages 690 Courtney Drive, N. E. Atlanta 6, Georgia Rooert S. Brown, Ex. Director ;Serves: Fulton and DeKalb
Counties Admits: White boys 5 to 13 years
White girls 5 to 16 years
The Jolley Home, Inc. Conyers, Georgia lVi. L. William.J., Jr., Superintendent Serves: Gepr'gia "idmits--;-White boys and girls 3 to
14 years of age
King's Daughters Nursery Home The Julia McLeod Chapter 1508 Montgomery Street Savannah, Georgia Mrs. Esther Hegman, Supervisor Serves: Chatham County Admits: White boys and girls 2 to
6 years of age
Little Colonel Ranch 3870 Redwine Road Atlanta 11, Georgia H. E. Daniel, Superintendent Serves: Georgia and Surrounding
States Admits: Boys of School age
Margaret Doty Nursery 901 E. 31st Street Savannah, Georgia Mrs. M. Elizabeth Puckett,
Supervisor Serves: Chatham County Admits: White boys and girls from
birth to 2 years of age
The Masonic Home of Georgia P. 0 .. Box 77, Nottingham Drive Macon, Georgia H. G. Hamrick, Sr., Superintendent Serves: Georgia Admits: White boys and girls 5 to
12 years of age
Methodist Children's Home Columbia Drive Decatur, Georgia B. C. Kerr, Superintendent Serves: North Ga. Methodist
Conference Area Admits: White boys and girls 1 to
12 years of age
The Methodist Home 304 Pierce Avenue Macon, Georgia W. Robert Woodall,
Superintendent

Serves: South Georgia Methodist Conference
Admits: White boys and girls to 11 years of age
Oak Hill Homes 2799 Stewart Ave., S. W. Joe M. Hanberry, Superintendent Serves: Fulton County Admits: White boys and girls 6 to
19 years of age
Open Door Home 6 Leon Street rtome, Georgia Miss Mary Bruce Roberts,
Superintendent Serves: Floyd County Admits: White boys from 6 to 12
White girls from 6 to 16 Pre-school children for shelter
care
Pin2 Mountain Children's Home, Inc.
Route 1, MeansviUe, Georgia Bob Cooper, Superintendent Serves: Georgia Admits: White boys 2 to 10 years
of age white girls 2 to 12 year of age
St. Benedict's Boarding School 1220 12th Street Augusta, Georgia Sister Mary Virgilius, O.S.F. Sei'ves: No geographical
limitations Admits: Negro girls 5 to 15
S1. Joseph's Home for Boys Washington, Georgia Sister Margaret Eugenia, CSJ
Manager Serves: Georgia and South
Carolina Admits: White boys 3 to 15
St. Mary's Home for Girls 2150 East Victory Drive Savannah, Georgia P. O. Box 3617, Station B Sister Mary Michael, RSM,
Superintendent Serves: Georgia Admits: White girls 3 to 12 years
of age
S1. Thomas School Grimball Point, Route 6 Savannah, Georgia Rev. E. M. Kelly S. S. V., Director Serves: Georgia Admits: White boys of high school

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Sarah D. Murphy Homes Route 1, Rockmart, Georgia Olive D. Pollard Serves: Georgia Admits: Negro boys and girls up
to 16 years of age
Savannah Home for Girls 535 East 54th Street Savannah, Georgia Mrs. Mirtie F. Smith,
Superintendent Serves: Chatham County Admits: White girls of school age
Shiloh Orphanage 1635 15th Street Augusta, Georgia

Mrs. Claudia C. Lester, Superintendent
Serves: Richmond County Admits: Negro boys and girls 3 to
15 years of age
Southern Christian Home, Inc. 1011 Cleburne Avenue, N. E. Atlanta 7, Georgia Mrs. Ruth Chapman,
Superintendent Serves: Southeastern states, New
England states England states and the District of Columbia Admits: White boys and girls 3 to 10 years of age

III. STATE AGENCIES
A. STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL
REHABILITATION
Vocational rehabilitation is a service provided jointly by the State and Federal Government to conserve the greatest of all assets-the working usefulness of human beings. This service is comparable to Public Education, Public Health and other activities for the welfare of the people. Employment is always the aim of Vocational Rehabilitation.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE Vocational rehabilitation is available to all disabled persons sixteen
years or older having a substantial employment handicap which can be corrected or reduced by authorized services of rehabilitation with reasonable anticipation of permanent employment.
Some of the disabilities which may make a person eligible for the services are:
Arthritis, Asthma, Diabetes Epilepsy, Emotional Disturbance, Hearing Defects, Heart Trouble, Hernia, Mental Retardation, Osteomyelitis, Speech Defect, Visual Defects (Crossed Eyes, Blind One Eye, Blind Both Eyes), Infantile Paralysis, Varicose Veins, Curvature of Spine, Tuberculosis (arrested); loss of fingers, hand, arm, toes, foot, leg, dwarfed or combination of these.
TYPES OF SERVICE RENDERED (I)Medical examinations and vocational diagnosis to determine eligibility for the service.
(2) Vocational guidance to select job suitable to disability.
(3) Medical and surgical treatment to remove the disability or improve the condition.
(4) Artificial devices and mechanical appliances-arm, leg, brace, hooks, truss, etc.
(5) Physical and occupational therapy.
(6) Vocational training of furnish new skills.
(7) Financial assistance to provide maintenance and transportation during training (see paragraph entitled Economic Circumstances).
(8) Placement in employment consistent with the individual's physical condition and aptitude.
(9) Supervision on job to help make necessary adjustment and to determine whether client is satisfactorily placed.
(10) Initial stocks, tools, and equipment.

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ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES
Medical examinations to determine eligibility, and tuition for training will be paid by the Divison for all clents without regard to economic circumstances of the individual. Economic need must be established for all clients applying for the following services:: :medical or surgical treatment, hospitalization, artificial appliances, tools or equipment, books, and supplies, transportation and maintenance while in training.
WHO TO CONTACT FOR REFERRAL:
Contact: Health Nurse or write directly to District Supervisors of Vocational Rehabilitation. List of latter obtainable in every school in the state.
District Offices: Atlanta District Office, 1430 W. Peachtree St., N. W., Atlanta, Georgia. (Serving Atlanta local office and Newman local office) Macon District Office, 406 Bankers Insurance Bldg., Macon, Georgia. (Serving Dublin, Columbus, Macon Milledgeville local offices).
Savannah District Office, 35 Abercorn St., Savannah, Georgia (Serving Augusta, Brunswick and Savannah local offices)
Gainesville District Office, 126 North Main St., P. O. Box 755, Gainesville, Ga. (Serving Athens, Battey Hospital, Clarkesville, Gainesville and Rome local offices)
Albany District Office, 415 Pine Ave. Bldg., P. O. Box 2028 (Serving Albany, Americus, Bainbridge, Thomasville, Valdosta, and Waycross local offices)
B. STATE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
1. Division of Mental Health State Office Building, Atlanta a. Persons to contact:
(1) Dr. Trawick H. Stubbs, Director Community Mental Health Services; Mrs. M. Persis Penningroth, Consultant S c h 0 0 1 Mental Health available for work with school and community groups on request through local health department.
(2) Dr. I. H. McKinnon, Superintendent, Milledgeville State Hospital
b. Mental Health Clinics Chatham Co., Savannah Fulton Co., Atlanta Floyd Co., Rome Bibb Co., Macon Muscogee Co., Columbus DeKalb Co., Decatur Glynn Co., Brunswick Cobb Co., Marietta Personnel: Psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker usual staff not all full time in above clinics Eligibility: All children who have emotional, behavior, or personality problems requiring diagnosis or treatment. Other services: Approximately half staff time is used for treatment, the other half for preventive work through community education.
c. Intensive Treatment Centers Eugene Talmadge Memorial Hospital, Augusta Macon Hospital, Macon Medical Center, Columbus Grady Hospital, Atlanta Referral: By local physician
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Eligibility: Person 14 years old and up whom the physician and psychiatrist believe need hospitalization and can respond to short term psychiatric treatment of 3 or 4 weeks. Out-patient clinic for children at Augusta. Cost: Full pay, part pay, or certified by local health department as to financial need.
d. Follow-up Work with Mentally III Patients In cooperation with the staff of the Milledgeville State Hospital, public health nurses work with patients dismissed or on furlough, and with their families.
e. Mental Health Materials Films and pamphlets are available through local health departments for use with school or community groups.
2. School Health Division Medical Director: Dr. Virginia McNamara Nursing Consultant: Position unfilled at present Audo-visual testing instructors: For hearing and vision: Miss Sibyle Herod and Mrs. Mildred Redding Services: Consultaton to local and district health offices and nures in their school health programs: health services, instruction, and aiding in providing good health environment; work with department of Education in teaching health in high schools. Local health offices have access to medical resources for children with physical disabilities and limited resources for mental health.
3. Crippled Children's Division Contact local health office for information concerning Crippled Children' Clinics, eligibility, and crippling conditions which may be treated.
4. Regional Health Offices Northern Region-Atlanta Central Region-Macon Southeastern Region-Waycross Southwestern Region-Albany
C. STATE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE
Contact local welfare office for all requests.
1. Child Welfare Services
Types of service:
1. Protective services for children neglected in their homes
2. Shelter, proctection, physical care for unmarried mother and child
3. Children in need of special medical care, foster care, .day care
4. Adoption petitions
Eligibility: Any child whose parents are physically or mentally ill, whose parents have abandoned them or have died, who are neglected or rejected.
Referral: Children accepted upon request of parents or guardians, or by commitment from a court, or accept referral from agencies or individuals.
District Child Welfare Consultants are located in: Atlanta, Savannah, Albany, Americus, Newnan, Mac 0 n, Marietta, Waycross, Gainesville, Athens.
2. Other Services to Children
a. Aid to Dependent Children (ADC)
Services: Makes it possible for children to remain with their parents or some close relative and continue their home protection.
Eligibility: Must be under 16 years of age, deprived of parental support by death or some other disaster which leaves the family without a breadwinner. Established by law.
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b. Crippled Children Eligibility: Any child living in Georgia under 21 years of age, for a diagnostic examination, if his condition is orthopedic or plastic surgery or physical medicine. Service: Diagnostic and some treatment. Transportation provided for child and parent unable to provide same. Secure information from local welfare department.
3. Service for Individuals and Families a. Old Age Assistance Eligibility: Established by law. Must be 65 years of age or older. b. Aid to Needy Blind Eligibility: Established by law. Must be 21 years of age or over. c. Aid to the Totally and Permanently Disabled Eligibility: Established by law and need. d. General Assistance Aid for persons who do not qualify in either of the legally established categories. Local funds, not state or federal, and not available in every county.
IV. SPECIAL SCHOOLS A. Rabun Gap- Nacoochee School
Rabun Gap, Georgia Contact: Mr. R.H. Philip, Dean of Students Auspices: Partly supported by Synod of Georgia, Presbyterian Church A Christian high school home for boys and girls who need a home away from home. Need of student and desire for opportunity considered on admission. B. Vashti School Thomasville, Georgia Contact: Rev. Woodward Adams, Principal Auspices: Methodist Church A Christian home and school for dependent girls of good character. C. Tallulah Falls Institute Tallulah Falls, Georgia (See Georgia Educational Directory) Contact: K. J. Harris, Principal Some boarding students accepted, needy and with ability to pay. D. Toccoa Falls Institute Toccoa Falls, Georgia (See Georgia Educational Directory) Contact: E. Kelly Barnes, Principal Some boarding students accepted.
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V. PSYCHOLOGICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES
A. University of Georgia
1. University Guidance Center 307 Old College
Director: Dr. R.T. Osborne Service: Educational and vocational counseling, individual testing and occupational information. Aptitude, interest, achievement, and personality tests are administered and interpreted in terms of problems of clientele.
CIienetele: Pre-school through adult, predominately high school students.
Fees: None for students of University of Georgia. Pre-college counseling is free for prospective students who have been accepted for admission to the University. Private clients: basic fee $5 to $50 depending on annual income, number of dependents, and type of service desired. No fee for intake interview. Fees waived in needy cases.
Method of Application: Application in writing followed by appointment.
2. Psychological Clinic Meigs Hall
Direr-tor: Dr. Florene M. Young
E!igibility: Major service is for students but some time is given to children when they can be scheduled. Nominal fees are charged, depending on time needed for testing, financial status of family, etc.
Referral: Should include a statement of the problem, date of child's birth, names and address of parents, school record, and other relevant materi:ll which might aid in understanding the child.
3. Family Counseling Service Dawson Hall
Counselors: Dr. Stanley E. Flower and Dr. Elizabeth T. Sheerer. The Family Development staff offers counseling services on premartial, family, and other personal problems. The main purpose of these services is to provide help for students, but a limited number of non-students may use this service. Those desiring services should apply directly to one of the counselors.
4. Speech Clinic College of Education Contact: Dr. Stanley Aisnworth, Chairman Program for Exception Children Service: Diagnosis of all types of speech disorders. Some therapy done by students.
5. Reading Clinic College of Education
1.. The Reading Clinic is established primarily for instructional and research purposes. Its primary purposes are to aid College of Education students in learning more about diagnosis and correction of reading disa'Jilities and to help in learning more about the causes of reading disability.
2. At the present time no charge is made for the Reading Clinic services.
3. All testing and interpretation will be done by qualified faculty members or graduates students.
4. During the regular school year, referrals to the Reading Clinic must come from the school. When direct contacts are made by parents, the school is informed of the contact and is asked if it wishes to make referral on the child involved. If the school does not wish to refer the child to the Clinic, diagnosis will not be done.
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5. A limited amount of corrective work is offered for children with severe reading disabilities. Most of this is carried out in connection with classes in diagnostic and corrective work in reading. These are scheduled for winter quarter and for the first session of summer school. For the most part, children are not accepted for this corrective work unless their dis. abilities in reading have previously been diagnosed by the Clinic. Exceptions may be made to this in unusual cases. The work done with these children is scheduled either daily or for several days each week and is done by the University students under the supervision of the director of the Reading Clinic. Because of the necessity of bringing the child to the Clinic several days each week during the period in which corrective help is given, children in the Athens area are the only ones who may take advantage of this service. From time to time, Clinic personnel may also give corrective help to a very few specially selected children from outside the Athens area who have been diagnosed in the Clinic. These will be children who show special types of disabilities or those who appear to be extremely disabled in reading and have disabilities hard to correct.
6. The Clinic prefers to receive children whom teachers feel are capable of reading better than they actually are reading or children about whom teachers are in doubt. If the school thinks that it is doing all it can for a particular child and that the child is doing as well as can be expected, then that child should not be referred to the Reading Clinic.
7. Referral and Clinic operation steps are as follows:
a. The school writes the Clinic for an appointment.
b. The Clinic sends the school a tentative date for the appointment and also a blank requesting information about the child.
c. School returns information blank before child comes to Clinic.
d. Child is brought to Clinic on day scheduled.
e. Clinic report mailed to school about a week after diagnosis.
B. Mercer University
Macon, Georgia
Contact: Dr. Pasquale E. Maffeo, Director
Mercer University, Macon, Georgia
Types of service: educational evaluation, learning ability, achievement, vocational evaluation, aptitudes, interests, leval of expentancy.
Vocational Information Library - - specific information on the requirements, demands and training for the various occuaptions, outlook and opportunities.
C. The Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida
Limited service to Georgia children within 100 miles. Write to the director of the clinic from which service is desired.
a. Human Development Clinic (Social and emotional problems)
b. Speech and Hearing Clinic c. School of Education Guidance Service
(Academic and other counseling)
D. Child Welfare Section, State Department of Public Welfare
Limited psychological and psychiatric service
Contact: Local Department of Public Welfare
The Child Welfare Section has allocated a small amount of funds from the Children's Bureau which make it possible for the county department to provide this service to a very limited numebr of children. Because of the limitation of these funds they are used for those children for whom the county Departments of Public Welfare have accepted responsibility for casework planning and when need of such service is indicated. Funds are limited and services are therefore of necessity provided on a selective basis. Referrals are not accepted exclusively for examination.
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E. State Department of Education For limited psychological testing service contact Dr. Mamie Jo Jones, Consultant, Program for Exceptional Children.
F. Georgia State College for Women Milledgeville, Georgia Contact: Dr. Frances Hicks Service: Psychological testing of children.
G. Georgia Southern College Statesboro, Georgia Contact: Dr. Weaver Service: Psychological testing of children.
H. West Georgia College Carrollton, Georgia Contact: Psychology Department. Testing done by staff members.
VI. PRIVATE MENTAL HEALTH CLINICS AND SANITARIUMS A. The Bradley Center, Inc.
1327 Warren Williams Road Columbus, Georgia Director: Dr. Leonard T. Maholick Contact: Director for appointment, fees, etc. Treatment: for children and adults. B. Brawner's Sanitarium 2932 S. Atlanta Road Smyrna, Georgia Auspices: Private psychiatric hospital Eligibility: Voluntary or at request of responsible relatives Referral summary: Desired from family physician or health agency Service: All acute psychiatric illnesses; treatment of problems of addiction, alcoholic and drugs: limited facilities for long term custodial patients. Cost: Room rates $15 to $20 per day. Medical services vary to some extent with different type patients. Usual minimum fee first week $75 and $50 per week thereafter. Capacity: 50 beds Waiting list: Short C. Emory Hospital Psychiatric Ward Atlanta Private patients D. Peachtree Hospital 41 Peachtree Place, N.. E. Atlanta, Georgia Private patients.
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VII. MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATIONS
A. The Georgia Assocation for Mental Health 209 Henry Grady Office Building Atlanta 3, Georgia Executive Secretary: Mr. Frank A. Smith Services: Research, education, service, scholarships, legislation, improved care and treatment for the mentally ill, field services.
B. Local Mental Health Associations Organized in a numebr of cities and counties in Georgia. Contact executive secretary for help in organizing new chapters.
VIII. HOSPITAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN
A. Eugene Talmadge Memorial Hospital
Department of Pediatrics Augusta, Georgia 1. All patients must be referred by their physician or by a medical
or health agency. Children and adult. . 2. Patients are accepted only when they are of such a nature as to
provide useful clinical material for medical education. (Only rarely is if found necessary to refuse admission because the illness does not fit into the educational program.) 3. Each application, except for referrals of patients who will be seen on a full-pay basis, needs to be certified by local Department of Public Welfare as to indigent or semi-indigent status. Hospital services include limited psychiatric evaluation and treatment. Contact Director of Social Services for further information.
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B. Scottish Rite Hospital for Crippled Children 321 W. Hill Street Decatur, Georgia Referral: By physician or health agency Provides hospItal and clinic care for Georgia crippled children under 14 who are unable to pay for care.
C. Georgia Warm Springs Foundation Warm Springs, Georgia Referral: By physician or health agency Treatment for polio and other crippling conditions.
D. Henrietta Egleston Hospital for Children 1405 Clifton Road, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia Auspices: Private, non-profit general hospital Eligibility: Full pay, part pay, charity Referral: Summary must be made by the local attending physician Cost: $21 per day private room; $17.50 semi-private: $14 ward; extra charges as necessary for operating room, laboratory, anesthesia, pharmacy, etc. Services: All medical, and psychiatric and psychological examinations.
E. Elks Aidmore Hospital P. O. Drawer 247 Emory University Branch Atlanta 22, Georgia Contact: Albert E. Koch, Executive Director Auspices: The 42 Elks Lodges of Georgia
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Eligibility: Children from birth to 21, white or colored, who are amenable to treatment and not purely custodial cases. Must be from families unable to afford hospitalization as no fees are charged.
Referral Summary: Should include all pertinent information, especially of what treatment goals are expected to be reached. From physician, if possible.
Service: Convalescent and rehabilitation services including medical supervision, nursing care, educational program, physical therapy, occupational therapy, recreational therapy, psychological evaluation.
Capacity: 64 beds (40 white, 24 colored)

F. Georgia Society for Crippled Children and Adults, Inc. 1001 Ponce De Leon Ave., N. E. Atlanta 6, Georgia

Albany Easter Seal Treatment Center 417 Fourth Avenue

Co-Ordinator: Mrs. Odile Montague, RPT

Eligibility for admission: All ages, races. The only requirement is a physician's prescription for treatment.

Referral: A complete medical history should be provided by physician. When psychological tests are available, a copy should be forwarded.

Service: Physical, occupational, speech therapy. Psychological consultation one day per month.

Cost: Complete evaluation

$10

Evaluation by one therapy service

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Treatment up to one hour

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One hour to % day

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Patients pay full fee, partial, or none, depending on ability. None denied.

Capacity: Present active case load is 125 patients.

Waiting List: Patients scheduled within 1-3 weeks following referral.

Atlanta Easter Seal Treatment Center 1001 Ponce De Leon Ave., N. E.

Co-Ordinator: Miss Connie Schweitzer, RPT

Eligibility: Same as Albany

Referral: Same as Albany

Service: Physical therapy, occupational therapy Psychological evaluations on basis of need for very limited numebr

Cost: Evaluation Treatment

$10.00 5.00

Capacity: Present active patient load-75

Waiting List: Scheduled within 1-2 weeks.

Easter Seal Therapy Department Mrs. Mary Lavender, RPT Address: T. D. Tinsley Schol, Macon, Georgia

Eligibility: The Thereapy Department treats all children in the Special Class at T. D. Tinsley School. Arrangements are made, on physician's order, for treatment of white children or adults not enrolled in the Class.

Referral Summary: Same

Service: Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy.

Cost: $3.00 per treatment for all patients not enrolled in public schools.

Capacity: Approximately 1520 patients plus children in special class.

Waiting List: Patients may be scheduled immediately at this time.

Easter Seal Therapy Service:
Crescent Road School, Griffin, Georgia Mrs. Barbara Glasgow (Physical and Occupational Therapist) Same as Macon School Therapy Service

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Easter Seal Occupational Therapy Department University Hospital, Augusta, Georgia

Director: Mrs. Joyce Collins, OTR

Eligibility: All ages, races. Patients must be referred by physician.

Referral Summary: Same as Albany

Service: Occupational Therapy

Cost: Evaluation $10.00

Treatment

5.00

Capacity: Present active patient load - 40

Waiting List: Patients are scheduled within 2 weeks of referral.

State Wide Service

Purchase of Aids, Appliances: A limited fund is set aside annually to

purchase such items as braces, corsets, prostheses, etc., for patients who have no olher resource for obtaining these items.

Equipment Loan Pool: Equipment (such as wheelchairs, walkers,
crutchers, canes) is loaned on physician's order to patients who are financially unable to rent or purchase the item and who have no other resource or funds.

IX. CENTERS FOR TREATMENT OF ALCOHOLISM

A. Georgia State Department of Pubilc Health Commission on Alcoholism

1. Georgian Clinic 1260 Briarcliff Road, N. E. Atlanta 6, Georgia

Telephone: TR 6-4446

Eligibility: Resident of Georgia. Problem of alcoholism. Desire for help.

Referral: Application blanks on request. All applicants screened

by staff.

Service: In patient care six weeks minimum for ambulatory, sober alcoholics based on psychiatric, religious and medical therapy.
Out-Patient Clinic based on same therapeutic techniques.

Cost: Patients who live in commuting distance, cost according to ability to pay. No patient excluded because of inability to pay.

Capacity: 40 In-Patients. Unlimited Out-Patients.

Waiting List: Varies-usually only a few days

2. Chatham Clinic for Alcholism 101 East Huntingdon Street Savannah, Georgia

Telepone: AD 2-7574

Eligibility: Anyone desiring help to overcome the alcohol habit and must be sober for 24 hours before admission.

Referral: Anyone can refer a person for help.

Service: Out-Patient care

Cost: $25 admission fee plus cost of medication

Capacity: No limit

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B. Peachtree Hospital 41 Peachtree Place, N. E. Atlanta 9, Georgia Contact: Mr. Paul H. Fraser, Administrator Auspices: Private hospital for patients of private doctors only Eligibility: $100 deposit required Referral: By private physicians only Cost: $18 (private room), plus doctor, norses, fees, and drugs Capacity: 15 bed Alcoholic Ward Waiting List: None
C. The Anchorage Route 2, Box 875 Albany, Georgia Superintendent: Rev. S. H. Moses Auspices: Inter-denominational, supported by the churches, organizations, and individuals of Albany and vicinity Eligibility: Men or women. The only requirement is a sincere desire to be free from the bondage of drink, and be willing to stay for the eight weeks period. Services: Medical attention from local doctors, recreation and work program planned for each patient, and 13 religious services each week conducted by staff, local pastors, and laymen. The Anchorage is considered the "Arm of the Church"-doing the work for the church that most churches are not equipped to do. Capacity: Men's Division, 50; Women's Division, 8. Cost: No charge
D. The Harbor, Inc. Route 2 Hogansville, Georgia Superintendent: Rev. George F. Smith Auspices: An inter-denomination work of faith Eligibility: Must be willing to come on his own and stay for eight weeks Service: A spiritual program Cost: Free Capacity: 16 men and no waiting list.
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x. CARE FOR UNMARRIED MOTHERS
A. Florence Crittenton Home 4909 Taylor Road Savannah, Georgia Executive Director: Miss Claire Gilbert Auspices: Private voluntary, partially supported by United Community Services, Savannah, Georgia Eligibility for Admission: Any white girl regardless of age, creed, or legal status, who needs and wants the services of the home and who can fit into group living. Referral Summary: Routine social information required on application blanks. It is very helpful however, to have the referring person send a letter informing us about the situation and the personality of the girl Service: Maternity care, including regular pre-natal examination and delivery, plus casework services, and an activity program geared to help a girl use herself more effectively Cost: Service is never denied because of inability to pay. Regular fee for 7th, 8th and 9th months and post-partum care is approximately $310. Fee varies according to length of service. Capacity: We can take 32 girls Waiting List: We have a waiting list of usually 3 or 4 girls, sometimes less. The waiting period is never more than three weeks at the most.
B. Atlanta Florence Crittenton Home 3913 N. Peachtree Road Chamblee, Georgia
Director: Miss Helen S. Oppenlander
Auspices: Private: Incorporated under a Board of Trustees
Eligibility for Admission: Unmarried white girls in first pregnancy regardless of age, religion, residence or economic status. Referral Summary: Include data indicating whether client is eligible according to admission policies. Also, give information as to stage of pregancy, age whether previously married. Service: Residence, medical and nursing care for mother and child, routine medical care in Clinic and delivery at Piedmont Hospital. Cost: $300.00 for Georgia girls for two months pre and one month post natal service. $350.00 for out of State girls. Capacity: 44 (potential) girls. 8 Babies Waiting list: Usually ten are on list waiting for vacancy which we can predict will develop on time to be practical for entrance. Others must be referred to other homes or for another kind of help. Length of stay: At least two months before delivery and three weeks after. Program: Casework and marriage counselling in group and individually. Arts, crafts, recreation, and personality development; religious services. Commerical and health courses under DeKalb County Education and Health Departments.
C. Other resources Contact: Local health and welfare offices for other sources of help. Salvation Army
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XI. ORGANIZATIONS AND CIVIC CLUBS OFFERING SERVICES TO CHILDREN
This summary includes some of the services rendered by local units of these organizations. The specific services rendered will not always be the same, but the general policies will be the same.
This is not a complete list of all organizations from which help may be received. A survey of all local resources should be made.
The fact that most civic organization are looking for more effective ways of helping is an encouraging sign, and the visiting teacher has a responsibility to help interpret to these groups sound methods by which individuals use help so it can be a strengthening experience.
A. BIG BROTHERS OF AMERICA, INC. 1007 Suburban Station Building Philadelphia 3, Pennsylvania Executive Director in Georgia: Mr. Leonard H. Metz, Executive Director, Big Brothers Asso., 406 Southern United Building, Macon, Ga. Contact: State Director or local juvenile judge. Purpose: To give to the boy between 8-16 who shown delinquent (or predelinquent) tendencies the individual guidance of a man who can direct him toward sound character development. Service: Volunteer men work with boys on an individual basis to give friendship, affection, and friendly guidance. The basic philosophy is "One Man and One Boy." Volunteers work in cooperation with the court.
B. SALVATION ARMY Contact: Nearest Salvation Army Headquarters. Eligibility: Anyone who can show proof of need Services: Rescue homes, shelters, and industrial homes for men; slum settlements, employmet bureaus, free distribution of ice and fuel, day nurseries, fresh air camps, maternity homes and hospitals, medical care.
C. AMERICAN RED CROSS Contact: Local chairman, usually in county seat. Purpose: To alleviate suffering, safeguard health, promote safety, and to serve as connecting link between the nation's armed forces and their families. Activities: Provides emergency care and rehabilitation for families overwhelmed by disasters; teaches simple home nursing; operates with governmental agencies in combatting outbreak of disease; brings about correction of defects among children; promotes through Junior Red Cross programs better citizenship; international understanding; and teaches the values of humanitarian services to others.
"'D. LIONS CLUB Type of Service: Medical treatment and glasses for children with sight defects. Eligibility: Any school-age child who needs service for a vision defect who is not able to pay for it. Referral: Through local health department if possible.
E. CIVITANS Types of Service: Gifts for needy children at Christmas, aid for needy persons, no set type of service, may give scholarships. Eligibility: Definite need.
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F. AMERICAN LEGION Type of Service: Aid to children, especially to veterans' children. The Legion may buy clothing, school supplies, or pay for a child to be sent to camp; its service is not strictly defined. Person to Contact: Member of Child Welfare Committee, if it is a veteran's child; Executive Board, if not.
Go ROTARY CLUB Type of Service: Aid to crippled children Eligibility: Any crippled child, not eligible for further help by state agencies.
fl. ELKS CLUB
Type of Service: Make donations to teen-age centers; contributes to Aidmor Hospital for Crippled Children and sponsors drive for financing the Crippled Children's League. Contact: All applications for treatment are made through the department of Public Welfare.
I. WOMAN'S CLUB Type of Service: Usually sponsors community projects, but will help individuals in need Eligibility: Proved need not being met by another agency.
J. P. T. A. Type of Service: Usually helps for school needs, but will sometimes pay for lunches for needy children, pay for school equipment, or clothe children not eligible for welfare service.
K. PILOT INTERNATIONAL Type of Service: No set policy, each local unit has own project; may give scholarships, buy clothing, pay for medical treatment, or send a limited numebr of children to camp. Eligibility: Proved need that club is able to meet.
L. KIWANIS CLUB Type of Service: No definite service, but helps when a real need exists that cannot be met by another agency. Eligibility: Definite Need
M. EXCHANGE CLUB Type of Service: Aid to any person or group having definite need that cannot be met by state agenies. Eligibility: Definite need.
N. RURITAN Type of Service: Achievement awards to students and teachers; aid to needy children Eligibility: Need for assistance should be dinitely established and request made to club chairman.
O. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Type of Service: Sponsors youth programs such as day camps and recreation.
P. SHRINE Type of Service: No definite service but will help where a real need exists.
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Q. EASTERN STAR Type of Service: Will furnish school lunches and milk where need exists.
R. MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION Type of Service: Religious Counseling
S. JUNIOR LEAGUE Type of Service: Furnish milk for needy children; dental service.
T. Other clubs that might be available and might offer services are: Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Masons Moose Garden Club VFW. Hi. Y Tri-Hi-Y FHA 4-H Beta
XII. COURTS
Referral to court should always be for the pro t e c t ion of the child rather than for the punishment of parents or children. The court should be used as other agencies are used for help and rehabilitation.
Become informed of local procedures for referral to court. Work in cooperation with court authorities in establishing new patterns of handling children's problems.
A. Juvenile Court The philiosophy of the juvenile court is that children who have
committed offenses should be helped to overcome these tendencies instead of being treated as adult offenders and sentenced to prison.
The juvenile court law was amended and approved in 1915 and reads: "An Act to establish in certain counties juvenile courts with jurisdiction to adjudicate upon all children under sixteen years of age, who are delinquent, neglected, and otherwise subject to the discipline or in need of the care and protection of the state; to regulate the procedure in such cases including the establishment of a detention home and a probation system and the appointment of a guardian for such children; to provide for the appointment, qualification of the judge, the probation officer and other officers of said court; and to punish any adult who may encourage, aid, cause, abet, or connive at such state of delinquency or neglect and for other purposes"
Who may be referred Children 16 years of age and under Parents or other adults contributing to the delinquency of children or guilty of neglect or abuse of their children
Causes for referral by visiting teacher or other school personal: Failure to comply with Compulsory School Attendance Law or other unlawful acts for which the school can find no other remedy, child protection and treatment
Referral procedure: Establish with local juvenile court judge. Varies to some degree from one court to another. May be informal requests of parents or children to talk with the judge; letter requesting persons to appear; petition for a hearing; warrant for arrest. Parents may request hearing.
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Role of the visiting teacher: 1. Establish with schol personnel and Board the philosophy of con-
structive use of authority and purpose of using the court; 2. Be careful of timing neither too hasty nor too slow, but as part of
casework service to child and family; 3. Establish with judge and probation officers procedures of referral,
information needed, referral summary, appearance at hearing, etc. 4. Continue good working relationship with family before, during, and
after court hearing; help parents and children understand regulations and decisions; 5. Accept referrals from the judge of school children in court who may need help of visiting teacher or school.
B. Procedure When There Is No Established Juvenile Court Every Superior Court judge may, according to law, sit as juvenile judge. Therfore, every county in Georgia may have access to juvenile court processes. In most cases, the informal atmosphere and the authority of the judge to act according to the best interest of children accomplish better results with parents and children than trial by jury. Any person brought to juvenile court has the right to request jury trial.
C. District or Superior Court Who may be referred? Parents who fail to comply with the Compulsory School Attendance Law Referral procedure: Establish procedure with solicitor and judge; Case presented to grand jury for indictment; warrant for defendant to appear in court, trial by jury. Role of visiting teacher: Same as for juvenile court, and comply with regulations of court for bringing case.
D. Report to Grand Jury The visiting teacher or superintendent may report to the grand jury, without asking for indictment, attitudes and conditions prevailing in the county which affect school attendance or delinquent behavior. The grand jury may ask for such a report as a part of its investigation into conditions in the county. It may in its presentments, call attention to attitudes of negligence and call for correction of such conditions. In this way, the grand jury may help to bring about better attitudes toward school attendance in the community and better compliance with the law. This is a more positive approach than bringing parents to trial and is part of community understanding.
E. The Child Labor Law Copies of the laws regulating the employment, and pertinent questions and answers pertaining to the enforcement of these laws, may be secured from the Commissioner of Labor, Department of Labor, Inspection Division, State Office Building, Atlanta, Georgia. To contact Area Inspectors, call or write: Mr. Gus Stark, State Department of Labor Work permits are issued by the county superintendent of schools. Role of visiting teacher: Become familiar with child labor laws. Employers violating these laws may be reported to the Inspector.
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III. VISITING TEACHER SERVICE Since several agencies contributing information for this booklet have requested copies, it seems appropriate that a statement on Visiting Teacher Service also be included. Visiting Teacher Service is a casework service within the school setting for the child who needs this particular help. The focus of the service is on the individual child whose problems adversely affect his school attendance and! or interfere with his proper use of the school while there. During the interventing time from referral until the case is closed the visiting teacher works directly with the child in a one-to-one relationship and in cooperation with his teacher, other school personnel, parents and community agencies. This worker serves as a liaison agent for the school while working with other community agencies and services concerned the well-being of children.. Eligibility: Any school age child. It is a preventive as well as treatment service for school-connected problems. Therefore, work with the primary and elementary school age child is emphasized. Contact: Inquire at office of local school superintendent. The visiting teacher is a member of the local school system staff. Referral: Made by school personnel, parents, community agencies and others. During the 1958-'59 school term 3,125 children made self-referral.
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Additional State and Community Resources

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Additional State and Community Resources

Additional State and Community Resources

Additional State and Community Resources