Important information for Georgia's medical providers regarding the Woman's Right to Know Act (House Bill 197) [Dec. 2005]

Important Information for Georgia's Medical Providers Regarding
Woman's Right to Know Act
House Bill 197 CD Contents
q Letter from DHR Commissioner B.J. Walker to Georgia medical providers regarding the Woman's Right to Know Act requirements
q Woman's Right to Know Act (House Bill 197)
q Patient Education Materials
r Abortion: A Woman's Right to Know r El Aborto: El Derecho de una Mujer a Saber (Spanish) r Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families
q Woman's Right to Know Consent Language
q Woman's Right to Know Frequently Asked Questions
q WRTK Web Site
q WRTK Medical Provider Reporting
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B. J. Walker, Commissioner Georgia Department of Human Resources Suite 29.250 2 Peachtree Street NW Atlanta, Georgia 30303-3142 404-651-6314
December, 2005

Dear Medical Provider:
House Bill 197, also now known as the "Woman's Right to Know" (WRTK) Act, was passed by the General Assembly during the 2005 Georgia Legislative Session, and signed by Governor Perdue on May 10, 2005. This Act requires that women who seek abortions be fully informed about relevant issues such as abortion alternatives, gestational age of the fetus including anatomical and physiological characteristics at two-week increments, abortion methods and associated medical risks, the possible detrimental psychological effect of abortion, and the potential medical risks of carrying a child to term (Code Sections 31-9A-3, 31-9A-4). In addition to the informed consent requirements, the legislation also modifies requirements related to parental notification for unemancipated minors.
This legislation also requires medical providers in licensed abortion facilities to report to the Georgia Department of Human Resources (DHR) the number of women who were provided this information. Finally, the legislation directs DHR to develop and make available certain materials, to collect information from physicians, and to issue an annual report.
To assist you in meeting the requirements of the WRTK Act, DHR has developed the enclosed CD. It contains all of the information medical providers will need to fulfill the WRTK requirements, including: a link to House Bill 197 (the Woman's Right To Know Act), materials to share with your patients, and information about reporting requirements.
Medical providers in licensed abortion facilities who provide information to pregnant women under this law must submit a WRTK Annual Reporting form. You can access this form through the website at http://health.state.ga.us/wrtk/physicians.asp. Your annual report is due by February 28th of each year. Medical providers can also access patient educational materials by going to http://health.state.ga.us/wrtk/, by calling 404-657-2850, or via email at wrtkinfo@dhr.state.ga.us.
If you have questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to contact DHR's Division of Public Health by email or telephone as indicated above.
Sincerely,

BJW/sk cc: Stuart T. Brown, M.D.

B. J. Walker

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05 HB 197/CSFA/AP House Bill 197 (AS PASSED HOUSE AND SENATE) By: Representatives Burmeister of the 119th, Mills of the 25th, Smith of the 168th, Walker of the 107th, Fleming of the 117th, and others
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend and revise provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to abortions; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to parental notification, so as to define and redefine certain terms; to require certain types of identification to be presented in order for a physician to perform an abortion; to change provisions relating to required participation by or notice to parents, guardians, and others and court proceedings for waiver of such provisions; to amend Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia

Annotated, relating to offenses against health and morals, so as to provide that abortions must be performed in certain facilities and by certain persons; to provide for certain reports; to provide for certain forms; to provide for certain reports by the Department of Human Resources; to provide for penalties and remedies for failure to provide such reports; to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to enact the "Womans Right to Know Act"; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to require that a female give her informed consent prior to an abortion; to require that certain information be provided to or made available to a female prior to an abortion; to require a written acknowledgment of receipt of such information; to provide for the preparation and availability of certain information; to provide for procedures in a medical emergency; to provide for reporting requirements and penalties for noncompliance; to provide for anonymity of certain persons in civil actions; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to parental notification, is amended by striking Code Section 15-11-111, relating to definitions, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"15-11-111. As used in this article, the term:

(1) 'Abortion' means the intentional termination of human pregnancy with an intention other than to produce a live birth or to remove a dead fetus use or prescription of any instrument, medicine, drug, or any other substance or device with the intent to terminate the pregnancy of a female known to be pregnant. The term 'abortion' shall not include the use or prescription of any instrument, medicine, drug, or any other substance or device employed solely to increase the probability of a live birth, to preserve the life or health of the child after live birth, or to remove a dead unborn child who died as a result of a spontaneous abortion. The term 'abortion' also shall not include the prescription or use of contraceptives. (2) 'Proper identification' means any document issued by a governmental agency containing a description of the person, the persons photograph, or both, including, but not limited to, a drivers license, an identification card authorized under Code Sections 40-5-100 through 40-5104 or similar identification card issued by another state, a military identification card, a passport, or an appropriate work authorization issued by the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service. (2)(3) 'Unemancipated minor' means any person under the age of 18 who is not or has not been married or who is under the care, custody, and control of such persons parent or parents, guardian, person standing in loco parentis, or the juvenile court of competent jurisdiction."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by striking Code Section 15-11-112, relating to the notice of an

abortion for an unemancipated minor, and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "(a) No physician or other person shall perform an abortion upon an unemancipated minor under the age of 18 years unless: (1)(A) The minor seeking an abortion shall furnish a statement, signed be accompanied by a parent, or guardian, or person standing in loco parentis and such minor, stating who shall show proper identification and state that such the parent, or guardian, or person standing in loco parentis is the lawful parent or guardian of such the minor, or is the person standing in loco parentis of such minor, and that such the parent, or guardian, or person standing in loco parentis has been notified that an abortion is to be performed on such the minor; or (B) The physician or an the physicians qualified agent gives at least 24 hours actual notice, in person or by telephone, to a parent, or guardian, or person standing in loco parentis of the minor, of the pending abortion and the name and address of the place where the abortion is to be performed; provided, however, that, if the person so notified indicates that he or she has been previously informed that the minor was seeking an abortion or if the person so notified has not been previously informed and he or she clearly expresses that he or she does not wish to consult with the minor, then in either event the abortion may proceed immediately in accordance with Chapter 9A of Title 31; or (C) The physician or an a physicians qualified agent gives written notice of the pending abortion and the address of the place where the abortion is to be performed, sent by regular certified mail, return receipt requested with delivery confirmation, addressed to a parent, or

guardian, or person standing in loco parentis of the minor at the usual place of abode of the parent, or guardian, or person standing in loco parentis. Unless proof of delivery is otherwise sooner established, such notice shall be deemed delivered 48 hours after mailing. The time of mailing shall be recorded by the physician or agent in the minors file. The abortion may be performed 24 hours after the delivery of the notice; provided, however, that, if the person so notified indicates certifies in writing that he or she has been previously informed that the minor was seeking an abortion or if the person so notified has not been previously informed and he or she clearly expresses certifies in writing that he or she does not wish to consult with the minor, then in either event the abortion may proceed immediately in accordance with Chapter 9A of Title 31; and (2) The minor signs a consent form stating that she consents, freely and without coercion, to the abortion. (b) If the unemancipated minor or the physician or an a physicians qualified agent, as the case may be, elects not to comply with any one of the notification requirements of subparagraph (a)(1) (A), (a)(1)(B), or (a)(1)(C) of this Code section, or if the parent, or legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis of such the minor cannot be located, such the minor may petition, on such the minors own behalf or by next friend, any juvenile court in the state for a waiver of such requirement pursuant to the procedures provided for in Code Section 15-11-114. Such The juvenile court shall assist the minor or next friend in preparing the petition and notices required pursuant to

this Code section. Venue shall be lawful in any county, notwithstanding Code Section 15-11-29. (c) No abortion shall be performed unless the requirements of subparagraph (a)(1)(A), (a)(1)(B), or (a)(1)(C) of this Code section have been met or the minor has obtained a court order waiving such requirements."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by striking subsection (c) of Code Section 15-11-114, relating to the conduct of the hearing and appeal, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(c) The notification requirement of subparagraph (a)(1)(A), (a)(1)(B), or (a)(1)(C) of Code Section 15-11-112 shall be waived if the court finds either:
(1) That the unemancipated minor is mature enough and well enough informed to make the abortion decision in consultation with her physician, independently of the wishes of such minors parent, or guardian, or person standing in loco parentis; or (2) That the notice to a parent or, if the minor is subject to guardianship, the legal guardian or person standing in loco parentis pursuant to Code Section 15-11-112 would not be in the best interests of the minor."
SECTION 4. Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against health and morals, is amended by striking subsection (b) of Code Section 16-12-141, relating to when abortion is legal, and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (b) to read as follows:

"(b)(1) No abortion is authorized or shall be performed after the first trimester unless the abortion is performed in a licensed hospital, in a licensed ambulatory surgical center, or in a health facility licensed as an abortion facility by the Department of Human Resources. (2) An abortion shall only be performed by a physician licensed under Article 2 of Chapter 34 of Title 43."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 16-12-141.1, relating to disposal of aborted fetuses and reports, by adding new subsections (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), and (i) to read as follows:
"(c) Within 90 days after the effective date of this subsection, the Department of Human Resources shall prepare a reporting form for physicians which shall include:
(1) The number of females whose parent or guardian was provided the notice required in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-11-112 by the physician or such physicians agent; of that number, the number of notices provided personally under subparagraphs (a)(1)(A) and (a)(1)(B) of Code Section 15-11-112 and the number of notices provided by mail under subparagraph (a)(1)(C) of Code Section 15-11-112; and, of each of those numbers, the number of females who, to the best of the reporting physicians information and belief, went on to obtain the abortion; (2) The number of females upon whom the physician performed an abortion without providing to the parent or guardian of a minor the notice required by subsection (a) of Code Section 15-11-

112; and of that number, the number of females for which subsection (b) of Code Section 15-11112 and Code Section 15-11-116 were applicable; (3) The number of abortions performed upon a female by the physician after receiving judicial authorization pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 15-11-112 and Code Section 15-11-114; and (4) The same information described in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of this subsection with respect to females for whom a guardian or conservator has been appointed. (d) The Department of Human Resources shall ensure that copies of the reporting forms described in subsection (c) of this Code section, together with a reprint of this Code section, are provided: (1) Within 120 days after the effective date of this subsection, to all health facilities licensed as an abortion facility by the Department of Human Resources; (2) To each physician licensed or who subsequently becomes licensed to practice medicine in this state at the same time as official notification to that physician that the physician is so licensed; and (3) By December 1 of every year, other than the calendar year in which forms are distributed in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection, to all health facilities licensed as an abortion facility by the Department of Human Resources. (e) By February 28 of each year following a calendar year in any part of which this subsection was in effect, each physician who provided, or whose agent provided, the notice described in subsection (a) of Code Section 15-11-112 and any physician who knowingly performed an

abortion upon a female or upon a female for whom a guardian or conservator had been appointed because of a finding of incompetency during the previous calendar year shall submit to the Department of Human Resources a copy of the form described in subsection (c) of this Code section with the requested data entered accurately and completely. (f) Reports that are submitted more than 30 days following the due date shall be subject to a late fee of $500.00 for that period and the same fee for each additional 30 day period or portion of a 30 day period in which they remain overdue. Any physician required to report in accordance with this Code section who submits an incomplete report or fails to submit a report for more than one year following the due date may, in an action brought by the Department of Human Resources, be directed by a court of competent jurisdiction to submit a complete report within a period stated by court order or be subject to sanctions for civil contempt. (g) By June 30 of each year, the Department of Human Resources shall issue a public report providing statistics for the previous calendar year compiled from all the reports covering that year submitted in accordance with this Code section for each of the items listed in subsection (c) of this Code section. The report shall also include statistics which shall be obtained by the Administrative Office of the Courts giving the total number of petitions or motions filed under subsection (b) of Code Section 15-11-112 and, of that number, the number in which the court appointed a guardian ad litem, the number in which the court appointed counsel, the number in which the judge issued an order authorizing an abortion without notification, the number in which the judge denied such

an order, and, of the last, the number of denials from which an appeal was filed, the number of such appeals that resulted in the denials being affirmed, and the number of such appeals that resulted in reversals of such denials. Each report shall also provide the statistics for all previous calendar years for which such a public statistical report was required to be issued, adjusted to reflect any additional information from late or corrected reports. The Department of Human Resources shall ensure that none of the information included in the public reports could reasonably lead to the identification of any individual female or of any female for whom a guardian or conservator has been appointed. (h) The Department of Human Resources may by regulation alter the dates established by paragraph (3) of subsection (d) and subsections (e) and (g) of this Code section or consolidate the forms or reports to achieve administrative convenience or fiscal savings or to reduce the burden of reporting requirements so long as reporting forms are sent to all facilities licensed as an abortion facility by the Department of Human Resources at least once every year and the report described in subsection (g) of this Code section is issued at least once each year. (i) The Department of Human Resources shall ensure that the names and identities of the physicians filing reports under this Code section shall remain confidential. The names and identities of such physicians shall not be subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50."
SECTION 6. Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, is amended by adding after

Chapter 9 a new Chapter 9A to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 9A
31-9A-1. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the 'Womans Right to Know Act.'
31-9A-2. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Abortion' means the use or prescription of any instrument, medicine, drug, or any other substance or device with the intent to terminate the pregnancy of a female known to be pregnant. The term 'abortion' shall not include the use or prescription of any instrument, medicine, drug, or any other substance or device employed solely to increase the probability of a live birth, to preserve the life or health of the child after live birth, or to remove a dead unborn child who died as the result of a spontaneous abortion. The term 'abortion' also shall not include the prescription or use of contraceptives. (2) 'Medical emergency' means any condition which, on the basis of the physicians good faith clinical judgment, so complicates the medical condition of a pregnant female as to necessitate the immediate abortion of her pregnancy to avert her death or for which a delay will create serious risk of substantial or irreversible impairment of a major bodily function. (3) 'Physician' means a person licensed to practice medicine under Article 2 of Chapter 34 of Title 43.

(4) 'Probable gestational age of the unborn child' means the physicians best professional estimate of the probable gestational age of the unborn child at the time an abortion is to be performed. (5) 'Qualified agent' means the agent of the physician who is a patient educator, licensed psychologist, licensed social worker, licensed professional counselor, licensed physicians assistant, registered nurse, or physician. (6) 'Secure Internet website' means a website that is safeguarded from having its content altered other than by the commissioner of human resources. (7) 'Unborn child' or 'fetus' means a member of the species homo sapiens from fertilization until birth.
31-9A-3. No abortion shall be performed in this state except with the voluntary and informed consent of the female upon whom the abortion is to be performed. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, except in the case of a medical emergency, consent to an abortion is voluntary and informed if and only if:
(1) The female is told the following, by telephone or in person, by the physician who is to perform the abortion, by a qualified agent of the physician who is to perform the abortion, by a qualified agent of a referring physician, or by a referring physician, at least 24 hours before the abortion:

(A) The particular medical risks to the individual patient associated with the particular abortion procedure to be employed, when medically accurate; (B) The probable gestational age of the unborn child at the time the abortion would be performed; and (C) The medical risks associated with carrying the unborn child to term. The information required by this paragraph may be provided by telephone without conducting a physical examination or tests of the patient, in which case the information required to be provided may be based on facts supplied to the physician by the female and whatever other relevant information is reasonably available to the physician. Such information may not be provided by a tape recording but must be provided during a consultation in which the physician or a qualified agent of the physician is able to ask questions of the female and the female is able to ask questions of the physician or the physicians qualified agent. If in the medical judgment of the physician any physical examination, tests, or other information subsequently provided to the physician requires a revision of the information previously supplied to the patient, that revised information shall be communicated to the patient prior to the performance of the abortion. Nothing in this Code section may be construed to preclude provision of required information in a language understood by the patient through a translator; (2) The female is informed, by telephone or in person, by the physician who is to perform the abortion, by a referring physician, or by a qualified agent of either physician at least 24 hours

before the abortion: (A) That medical assistance benefits may be available for prenatal care, childbirth, and neonatal care; (B) That the father will be liable pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 19-7-49 to assist in the support of her child; and (C) That she has the right to review the printed materials described in Code Section 31-9A-4 and that these materials are available on a state sponsored website at a stated website address. The physician or the physicians qualified agent shall orally inform the female that materials have been provided by the State of Georgia and that they describe the unborn child, list agencies that offer alternatives to abortion, and contain information on fetal pain. If the female chooses to view the materials other than on the website, they shall either be given to her at least 24 hours before the abortion or mailed to her at least 72 hours before the abortion by certified mail, restricted delivery to addressee.
The information required by this paragraph may be provided by a tape recording if provision is made to record or otherwise register specifically whether the female does or does not choose to review the printed materials other than on the website; (3) The female certifies in writing, prior to the abortion, that the information described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this Code section has been furnished her and that she has been informed of her opportunity to review the information referred to in subparagraph (C) of paragraph (2) of this Code section; and

(4) Prior to the performance of the abortion, the physician who is to perform the abortion or the physicians qualified agent receives a copy of the written certification prescribed by paragraph (3) of this Code section and retains it on file with the females medical record for at least three years following the date of receipt.
31-9A-4. (a) Within 90 days after this chapter first becomes effective, the Department of Human Resources shall cause to be published in English and in each language which is the primary language of 2 percent or more of the states population and shall cause to be available on the state website provided for in subsection (d) of this Code section the following printed materials in such a way as to ensure that the information is easily comprehensible:
(1) Geographically indexed materials designed to inform the female of public and private agencies and services available to assist a female through pregnancy, upon childbirth, and while the child is dependent, including adoption agencies, which shall include a comprehensive list of the agencies available, a description of the services they offer, and a description of the manner, including telephone numbers and website addresses, in which they might be contacted or, at the option of such department, printed materials including a toll-free, 24 hour telephone number which may be called to obtain, orally or by a tape recorded message tailored to the ZIP Code entered by the caller, such a list and description of agencies in the locality of the caller and of the services they offer;

(2) Materials designed to inform the female of the probable anatomical and physiological characteristics of the unborn child at two-week gestational increments from the time when a female can be known to be pregnant to full term, including any relevant information on the possibility of the unborn childs survival and pictures representing the development of unborn children at two-week gestational increments, provided that any such pictures must contain the dimensions of the fetus and must be factually accurate for the stage of pregnancy depicted. The materials shall be objective, nonjudgmental, and designed to convey only factually accurate scientific information about the unborn child at the various gestational ages. The material shall also contain objective information describing the methods of abortion procedures commonly employed, the medical risks commonly associated with each such procedure, the possible detrimental psychological effects of abortion, and the medical risks commonly associated with carrying a child to term; and (3) Materials with the following statement concerning unborn children of 20 weeks or more gestational age:
'By 20 weeks gestation, the unborn child has the physical structures necessary to experience pain. There is evidence that by 20 weeks gestation unborn children seek to evade certain stimuli in a manner which in an infant or an adult would be interpreted to be a response to pain. Anesthesia is routinely administered to unborn children who are 20 weeks gestational age or older who undergo prenatal surgery.' The materials shall be objective, nonjudgmental, and designed to convey only accurate scientific

information about the unborn child at the various gestational ages. (b) The materials referred to in subsection (a) of this Code section shall be printed in a typeface large enough to be clearly legible. All pictures and print appearing on the website shall be clearly legible. All information and pictures shall be accessible with an industry standard browser, requiring no additional plug-ins. (c) The materials required under this Code section shall be available at no cost from the Department of Human Resources upon request and in a reasonably appropriate number to any person, facility, or hospital. (d) The Department of Human Resources shall develop and maintain a secure Internet website to provide the information described in this Code section. No information regarding who uses the website shall be collected or maintained. The Department of Human Resources shall monitor the website on a weekly basis to prevent and correct tampering.
31-9A-5. (a) When a medical emergency compels the performance of an abortion, the physician shall inform the female prior to the abortion, if medically reasonable and prudent, of the medical indications supporting the physicians judgment that an abortion is medically necessary to avert her death or that a 24 hour delay will create serious risk of substantial or irreversible impairment of a major bodily function. (b) Any physician who complies with subsection (a) of this Code section shall not be held civilly

liable to a patient for failure to obtain informed consent to an abortion.
31-9A-6. (a) Within 90 days after this chapter first becomes effective, the Department of Human Resources shall prepare a reporting form for physicians performing abortions in a health facility licensed as an abortion facility by the Department of Human Resources containing a reprint of this chapter and listing:
(1) The number of females to whom the physician provided the information described in paragraph (1) of Code Section 31-9A-3; of that number, the number to whom the information was provided by telephone and the number to whom the information was provided in person; and of each of those numbers, the number to whom the information was provided by a referring physician and the number to whom the information was provided by a physician who is to perform the abortion; (2) The number of females to whom the physician or a qualified agent of the physician provided the information described in paragraph (2) of Code Section 31-9A-3; of that number, the number to whom the information was provided by telephone and the number to whom the information was provided in person; of each of those numbers, the number to whom the information was provided by a referring physician and the number to whom the information was provided by a physician who is to perform the abortion; and of each of those numbers, the number to whom the information was provided by the physician and the number to whom the information was

provided by a qualified agent of the physician; and (3) The number of females who availed themselves of the opportunity to obtain a copy of the printed information described in Code Section 31-9A-4, other than on the website, and the number who did not; and of each of those numbers, the number who, to the best of the reporting physicians information and belief, went on to obtain the abortion. (b) The Department of Human Resources shall ensure that copies of the reporting forms described in subsection (a) of this Code section are provided: (1) Within 120 days after this chapter first becomes effective, to all health facilities licensed as an abortion facility by the Department of Human Resources; (2) To each physician licensed or who subsequently becomes licensed to practice in this state, at the same time as official notification to that physician that the physician is so licensed; and (3) By December 1 of each year, other than the calendar year in which forms are distributed in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection, to all health facilities licensed as an abortion facility by the Department of Human Resources. (c) By February 28 of each year following a calendar year in any part of which this chapter was in effect, each physician who provided, or whose qualified agent provided, information to one or more females in accordance with Code Section 31-9A-3 during the previous calendar year shall submit to the Department of Human Resources a copy of the form described in subsection (a) of this Code section with the requested data entered accurately and completely. (d) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to preclude the voluntary or required

submission of other reports or forms regarding abortions. (e) Reports that are not submitted within a grace period of 30 days following the due date shall be subject to a late fee of $500.00 for that period and the same fee for each additional 30 day period or portion of a 30 day period the reports are overdue. Any physician required to submit a report in accordance with this Code section who submits an incomplete report or fails to submit a report for more than one year following the due date may, in an action brought by the Department of Human Resources, be directed by a court of competent jurisdiction to submit a complete report within a period stated by court order or may be subject to sanctions for civil contempt. (f) By June 30 of each year, the Department of Human Resources shall issue a public report providing statistics for the previous calendar year compiled from all of the reports covering that year submitted in accordance with this Code section for each of the items listed in subsection (a) of this Code section. Each report shall also provide the statistics for all previous calendar years adjusted to reflect any additional information from late or corrected reports. The Department of Human Resources shall ensure that none of the information included in the public reports could reasonably lead to the identification of any individual who provided information in accordance with Code Section 31-9A-3 or 31-9A-4. (g) The Department of Human Resources may, by regulation, alter the dates established by subsection (c) or (e) of this Code section or paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of this Code section or may consolidate the forms or reports described in this Code section with other forms or reports for

reasons including, but not limited to, achieving administrative convenience or fiscal savings or reducing the burden of reporting requirements, so long as reporting forms are sent to all facilities licensed as an abortion facility by the Department of Human Resources at least once every year and the report described in subsection (f) of this Code section is issued at least once every year. (h) The Department of Human Resources shall ensure that the names and identities of the physicians filing reports under this chapter shall remain confidential. The names and identities of such physicians shall not be subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50.
31-9A-7. In any civil proceeding or action relating to this chapter or a breach of duty under this chapter, the court shall rule whether the anonymity of any female upon whom an abortion has been performed shall be preserved from public disclosure if she does not give her consent to such disclosure. The court, upon motion or sua sponte, shall make such a ruling and, upon determining that her anonymity should be preserved, shall issue orders to the parties, witnesses, and counsel and shall direct the sealing of the record and exclusion of individuals from courtrooms or hearing rooms to the extent necessary to safeguard her identity from public disclosure. Each such order shall be accompanied by specific written findings explaining why the anonymity of the female should be preserved from public disclosure, why the order is essential to that end, how the order is narrowly tailored to serve that interest, and why no reasonable less restrictive alternative exists. This Code section may not be construed to conceal the identity of the plaintiff or of witnesses from the

defendant.
31-9A-8. If any one or more provisions, Code sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, or words of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is found to be unconstitutional, the same is declared to be severable, and the balance of this chapter shall remain effective notwithstanding such unconstitutionality. The General Assembly declares that it would have enacted this chapter and each Code section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or word thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more provisions, Code sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, or words would be declared unconstitutional."
SECTION 7. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 8. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
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Abortion:
A Woman's Right
To Know
Information on:
I Georgia Law
I Fetal development
I Medical risks of abortion, pregnancy, and childbirth
I Available pregnancy resources

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction.........................................................................1 Georgia Law................................................................................... 2 Stages of Pregnancy .............................................................. 5 Fetal Development.................................................................. 6 First Trimester.............................................................................. 7 Second Trimester.......................................................................... 10 Third Trimester...........................................................................16 Abortion Methods and their Associated Medical Risks.......................................................20 The Medical Risks of Abortion.......................................................25 Long Term Medical Risks.............................................................26 Medical Emergencies................................................................. 26 Fetal Pain.......................................................................................26 The Emotional Side of Abortion........................................... .........27 The Medical Risks of Pregnancy and Childbirth............................ 28 The Father's Responsibility.............................................................30 Finding the Services You Need...................................................... 31 Acknowledgements.............................................................36
ABORTION: A WOMAN'S RIGHT TO KNOW

INTRODUCTION
I f you are thinking about abortion, you have the right to have all your questions answered. That is why Georgia passed the "Woman's Right to Know" Act in 2005. This booklet, developed by the Georgia Department of Human Resources (DHR), provides basic, medically accurate information about abortion and human development. You will find answers to many of your questions and will also learn about resources that may help you.
Pregnancy leads to many questions. Each person and each pregnancy is unique. Your doctor can offer information and answers for your individual situation. This booklet includes pictures and details about development of the fetus throughout pregnancy. Your doctor will tell you how many weeks pregnant you are and the age of the fetus at the scheduled time of the abortion procedure.
The doctor will also discuss the medical procedures that might be used and the risks that should be considered, including the risks associated with continuing the pregnancy through childbirth. This booklet also covers some of this information.
The doctor will make sure that you know about resources that may be available to you as you are making decisions. You may be eligible for medical coverage if you continue your pregnancy. If you decide to keep your baby, the father must provide child support.
Another source of information is the Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families. You can order it free of charge by calling 404-657-2850 or find it online at http://health.state.ga.us/wrtk/services.asp. Included are agencies and offices that can help you find alternatives to abortion, including services you can use if you decide to make an adoption plan.
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GEORGIA LAW
"Women have a right to learn about all of the options available to them in the event of an unwanted pregnancy.
The Woman's Right to Know Act is a common sense approach to a sensitive issue and it reflects
the mainstream values that Georgians share."
--Governor Sonny Perdue
T he Georgia Legislature passed the Woman's Right to Know Act and Governor Sonny Perdue signed it into law on May 10, 2005. You can see the law at http://www.legis.state.ga.us/cgi-bin/gl_codes_detail.pl?code=31-9A-1.
The law provides that an abortion can only be performed in Georgia after "voluntary and informed consent of the female" at least 24 hours before the abortion except in a medical emergency (see page 26). It spells out what information doctors will provide and requires DHR to publish materials with additional details.
When you sign your consent for an abortion, you are saying that the doctor has told you about:
Your medical risks associated with the chosen abortion procedure The probable age of the fetus at the time the abortion is scheduled Your medical risks if you decide to carry the pregnancy to term
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Your consent also notes your doctor has provided information that: You may be eligible for medical coverage of prenatal care, childbirth and newborn care Fathers are required to assist in child support You have the right to review printed materials in booklet form or online at http://health.state.ga.us/wrtk/
The printed materials, prepared by DHR, include: Agencies and services that may assist you through pregnancy, childbirth and raising your child Adoption agencies and contact information A description and pictures of development of the fetus every two weeks during pregnancy A statement about fetal pain Descriptions of common abortion procedures and their medical risks Possible harmful emotional effects following abortion Medical risks of pregnancy and childbirth
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Minors and Abortion
I n Georgia an individual is an "unemancipated minor" until marriage or age 18 (whichever comes first). The law requires notifying the parents of minors before an abortion and provides for other protections.
Your parent or guardian will be involved in your choice to have an abortion in most cases. They may inform the doctor that they have already been told about the abortion or that they do not wish to be consulted. In any case they must be notified unless you go to court.
In addition, even after your parent or guardian has been involved, you must sign your own consent, "freely and without coercion" to obtain the abortion.
In a few cases there may be unusual circumstances when the doctor or the minor believes it is not in the best interest of the minor to notify the parent or guardian. These cases must be settled in juvenile court. County juvenile courts are listed at http://georgiacourts.org/councils/cjcj/counties.htm.
Your Right to Privacy
D octors are required by law to provide statistics related to abortions to the Georgia Department of Human Resources (DHR). Names are not used in these reports. All information collected is anonymous.
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STAGES OF PREGNANCY
M ost people say that pregnancy lasts nine months and talk about trimesters of about three months each. Actually, doctors count pregnancy from the first day of your last normal menstrual period. That means that in medical terms, pregnancy usually lasts about 280 days or 40 weeks. Since the fetus is actually conceived about 2 weeks after your last period, the true age of the fetus will always be about 14 days younger than the length of the pregnancy. For example, when the doctor says you are 10 weeks pregnant, the fetus is actually 8 weeks old.
Often the first sign of pregnancy is a missed menstrual period about four weeks after the last normal period. There are different kinds of tests to determine pregnancy. Some may not be accurate for up to three weeks after conception, or five weeks after the last normal period.
During the first ten weeks the organs are forming and the embryo (called a fetus at 10 weeks) is most at risk of harm from medications, drugs, nicotine in cigarettes, alcohol, viruses (like German measles), and vitamin deficiencies (such as folic acid).
The size of the embryo from 10 weeks onward is measured from the crown or top of the head to the rump or bottom.
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FETAL DEVELOPMEFNETTAL DEVELOPMENT

2

CONCEPTION
WEEKS
Conception means a woman's egg has been fertilized by a man's sperm.
Within a day, the egg begins to divide and develop rapidly.
A few days later a cluster of cells arrives in the uterus (womb).

By the eighth day after conception, this cluster has increased to hundreds of cells and attaches to the wall of the womb where it continues its rapid growth.

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FIRST TRIMESTER

4 WEEKS

After the cluster of cells attaches to the womb it is called an embryo.

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The embryo continues rapid growth.

6 WEEKS

The embryo is about 1/4 inch long and has developed a head and a trunk.

Structures that will become arms and legs, called limb buds, first appear.

A blood vessel forms and begins to pump blood. This will develop into the heart and circulatory system.

At this time, a ridge of tissue forms down the back of the embryo. That tissue will develop into the brain and spinal cord.

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8

WEEKS
The embryo is about 1/2 inch long.

The heart now has four chambers.

Fingers and toes begin to form.

Reflex activities begin as the brain and nervous system develop.

Cells begin to form the eyes, ears, jaws, lungs, stomach, intestines and liver.

10 WEEKS
The embryo is about 1 to 11/4 inches long (the head is about half this length) and weighs less than 1/2 ounce.
The beginnings of all key body parts are present, but they are not completed.
Structures that will form eyes, ears, arms and legs can be seen.
Muscles and skeleton are developing and the nervous system becomes more responsive.

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12 WEEKS
The fetus is about 21/2 inches long and weighs about 1/2 ounce. Fingers and toes are distinct and have nails. Hair begins to develop, but won't be seen until later in the pregnancy. The fetus begins small, random movements, too slight to be felt. The fetal heartbeat can be detected with a heart monitor. All major external body features have appeared. Muscles continue to develop.
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14 WEEKS
The fetus is about 31/2 inches long and weighs about 11/2 ounces.
The fetus begins to swallow, the kidneys make urine, and blood begins to form in the bone marrow.
Joints and muscles allow full body movement.
There are eyelids and the nose is developing a bridge.
External genitals are developing.
SECOND TRIMESTER
16 WEEKS
The fetus is about 41/2 inches long and weighs about 4 ounces.
The head is erect and the arms and legs are developed.
The skin appears transparent. A fine layer of hair has begun to grow on the head.
Limb movements become more coordinated.
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18 WEEKS
The fetus is about 51/2 inches long and weighs about 7 ounces. The skin is pink and transparent and the ears are clearly visible. All the body and facial features are now recognizable. The fetus can grasp and move its mouth. Nails begin to grow. The fetus has begun to kick. Some women feel this movement.
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20 WEEKS
The fetus is about 61/4 inches long and weighs about 111/2 ounces. All organs and structures have been formed, and a period of growth begins. The skin is wrinkled and appears pink to reddish in color due to being thin and close to the blood vessels. A protective skin coating, called vernix, is beginning to develop. Respiratory movements occur, but the lungs have not fully developed enough to permit survival outside the uterus. By this time, mothers usually feel the fetus moving. At this time an ultrasound can often identify the sex of the fetus.
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22 WEEKS

The fetus is about 71/2 inches long and weighs about one pound.
The fetus has fingerprints and perhaps some head and body hair.
The fetus may suck its thumb and is more active.
The brain is growing very rapidly.

The fetal heartbeat can be easily heard.
The kidneys start to work.
At 23 weeks, approximately 31% of babies born survive. Babies born at this age require intensive care and usually have lifelong disabilities and chronic health conditions.

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24 WEEKS
The fetus is about 81/4 inches long and weighs about 11/4 pounds. Bones of the ears harden making sound conduction possible. The fetus hears mother's sounds such as breathing, heartbeat and voice. The first layers of fat are beginning to form. This is the beginning of substantial weight gain for the fetus. Lungs continue developing. At 25 weeks, approximately 68% of babies born survive. Babies born at this age require intensive care and usually have life-long disabilities and chronic health conditions.
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26 WEEKS

The fetus is about 9 inches long and weighs about 2 pounds.
The fetus can respond to sounds inside and outside the womb.
Reflexes continue to develop and body movements are stronger.
Lungs continue to develop.

The fetus now wakes and sleeps.
The skin is slightly wrinkled.
At 27 weeks, approximately 87% of babies born survive. Babies born at this age require intensive care and have an increased risk of developmental delays and chronic health conditions.

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THIRD TRIMESTER
28 WEEKS
The fetus is about 10 inches long and weighs about 2 pounds, 3 ounces. Mouth and lips show more sensitivity. The eyes are partially open and can perceive light. More than 90% of babies born at this age will survive. Some survivors have developmental delays and chronic health conditions.
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30 WEEKS

The fetus is about 101/2 inches long and weighs about 3 pounds.
The lungs are capable of breathing air, although medical help may be needed.
The fetus can open and close its eyes, suck its thumb, cry and respond to sound.

The skin is smooth.
Rhythmic breathing and body temperature are now controlled by the brain.
Most babies born at this age will survive.

32 WEEKS
The fetus is about 11 inches long and weighs about 3 pounds, 12 ounces.
The connections between the nerve cells in the brain increase.
Fetal development now centers on growth.
Almost all babies born at this age will survive.
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34 WEEKS

The fetus is about 12 inches long and weighs about 41/2 pounds.
Ears begin to hold shape.
Eyes open during alert times and close during sleep.
Almost all babies born at this age will survive.

36 WEEKS
The fetus is about 12 to 13 inches long and weighs about 51/2 to 6 pounds.
Scalp hair is silky and lies against the head.
Muscle tone has developed and the fetus can turn and lift its head.
Almost all babies born at this age will survive.

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38 WEEKS

The fetus is about 131/2 to 14 inches long and weighs about 61/2 pounds.
Lungs are usually mature.
The fetus can grasp firmly.
The fetus turns toward light sources.
Almost all babies born at this age will survive.

40 WEEKS
The fetus is about 14 to 15 inches long and may weigh about 71/2 pounds.
At the time of birth, a baby has more than 70 reflex behaviors, which are automatic behaviors necessary for survival.
The baby is full-term and ready to be born.

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ABORTION METHODS & THEIR ASSOCIATED MEDICAL RISKS
I f a woman has made an informed decision and has chosen to have an abortion, she and her doctor must first determine how far her pregnancy has progressed. The stage of a woman's pregnancy will directly affect the appropriateness or method of abortion. The doctor will use different methods at different stages of pregnancy. In order to determine the age of the embryo or fetus, the doctor will use history, tests and exams.
Abortion Risks At or prior to eight weeks after the first day of the last normal menstrual period is considered the time safest for the woman's health to have an abortion. The complication rate doubles with each two-week period after that time. The risk of complications for the woman increases with each additional week of pregnancy. The risk of a mother dying as a result of an induced abortion increases with the length of pregnancy.
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METHODS USED BEFORE FOURTEEN WEEKS GESTATION
Early Non-Surgical Abortion
I A drug is given that stops the hormones needed for the fetus to grow. This causes the placenta or attachment of the fetus to the womb to separate, ending the pregnancy.
I A second drug is given by mouth or placed in the vagina causing the womb to contract and expel the fetus and placenta.
I A return visit to the doctor is required for follow-up to make sure the abortion is completed.

Possible Complications

M Incomplete abortion M Allergic reaction to the medications M Painful cramping M Nausea and/or vomiting

M Diarrhea M Fever M Infection M Heavy bleeding

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Vacuum Aspiration Abortion
I A local anesthetic is applied or injected into or near the cervix, the opening to the womb, to prevent discomfort or pain.
I Conscious sedation and/or general anesthesia are also commonly used.
I The opening of the cervix is gradually stretched with a series of dilators. The thickest dilator used is about the width of a fountain pen.
I A tube is inserted into the womb and is attached to a suction system to remove the fetus, placenta and membranes from the womb.

Possible Complications

M Incomplete abortion M Pelvic infection M Heavy bleeding

M Torn cervix M Perforated uterus

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Dilation and Curettage Abortion
I A local anesthetic is applied or injected into or near the cervix to prevent discomfort or pain.
I Conscious sedation and/or general anesthesia are also commonly used.
I The opening of the cervix is gradually stretched with a series of dilators. The thickest dilator used is about the width of a fountain pen.
I A spoon-like instrument (curette) is used to scrape the walls of the uterus to remove the fetus, placenta and membranes.
I A follow-up appointment should be made with the doctor.

Possible Complications

M Incomplete abortion requiring vacuum aspiration
M Pelvic infection M Heavy bleeding

M Torn cervix M Weakened cervix M Perforated uterus

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METHOD USED AT FOURTEEN WEEKS GESTATION AND AFTER
Dilation and Evacuation (D&E)
I Sponge-like pieces of absorbent material are placed into the cervix. This material becomes moist and slowly opens the cervix. It remains in place for several hours or overnight. A second or third application of the sponge material may be necessary.
I Following dilation of the cervix, medications may be given to ease pain and prevent infection.
I After a local or general anesthesia has been administered, the fetus and placenta are removed from the uterus with medical instruments such as forceps and suction curettage. Occasionally for removal, it may be necessary to dismember the fetus.

Possible Complications

M Heavy bleeding M Cut or torn cervix M Perforation of the
wall of the uterus

M Pelvic infection M Incomplete abortion M Anesthesia-related
complications M Weakened cervix

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THE MEDICAL RISKS OF ABORTION
T he risk of complications for the woman increases with each week of pregnancy. Below are descriptions of possible complications.
Pelvic Infection (Sepsis): Bacteria (germs) from the vagina may enter the cervix and womb and cause an infection. Antibiotics are used to treat an infection. In rare cases, a repeat suction, hospitalization or surgery may be needed.
Incomplete Abortion: Fetal parts or parts of the placenta may not be completely emptied from the womb, requiring further medical procedures. Incomplete abortion may result in infection and bleeding.
Bleeding: Some amount of bleeding is common following an abortion. Heavy bleeding is not common and may be treated by repeat suction, medication or, rarely, surgery. Ask the doctor to explain heavy bleeding and what to do if it occurs.
Cut or Torn Cervix: The opening of the womb (cervix) may be torn while it is being stretched open to allow medical instruments to pass through and into the uterus.
Perforation of the Wall of the Womb: A medical instrument may go through the wall of the uterus. Depending on the severity, perforation can lead to infection, heavy bleeding or both. Surgery may be required to repair the uterine tissue, and in the most severe cases a hysterectomy may be required.
Anesthesia-Related Complications: As with other surgical procedures, anesthesia increases the risk of complications.
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LONG-TERM MEDICAL RISKS
E arly abortions that are not complicated by infection do not cause infertility or make it difficult to carry a later pregnancy to term. If complications occur after an abortion, it may be more difficult to become pregnant in the future or to carry a pregnancy to term.
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
W hen a medical emergency requires the performance of an abortion, the doctor will talk with the woman before the abortion. The doctor will explain the medical indications supporting the physician's judgment that an abortion is necessary to avert her death or that a 24-hour delay may create serious risk of substantial or irreversible impairment of a major bodily function.
FETAL PAIN
B y 20 weeks gestation, the unborn child has the physical structures necessary to experience pain. There is evidence that by 20 weeks gestation unborn children evade certain stimuli in a manner which in an infant or an adult would be interpreted to be a response to pain. Anesthesia is routinely administered to unborn children who are 20 weeks gestational age or older who undergo prenatal surgery.
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THE EMOTIONAL SIDE OF ABORTION
E ach woman having an abortion may experience different emotions before and after the procedure. Women often have both positive and negative feelings after having an abortion. Some women say that these feelings go away quickly, while others say they last for a very long time. These feelings may include emptiness and guilt as well as sadness. A woman may question whether she made the right decision. Some women may feel relief about their decision and that the procedure is over. Other women may feel anger at having to make the choice.
Counseling or support before and after an abortion is very important. Family help and support is very important, but the woman may need additional help if the feelings that appear after an abortion become more intense. Talking with a professional counselor before having an abortion can help a woman better understand her decision and the feelings she may experience after the procedure. If counseling is available to the woman, these feelings may be easier to handle.
Remember, it is a woman's right to be fully informed by her doctor prior to any procedure. A woman should be encouraged to ask questions.
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THE MEDICAL RISKS OF PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
A woman choosing to carry a child to full term can usually expect to experience a safe and healthy process. For a woman's best health, she should visit her doctor before becoming pregnant, early in her pregnancy, and at regular intervals throughout her pregnancy.
Many changes in a woman's body take place so that she can carry the pregnancy. However, these changes can lead to complications in some women. Major complications include the following:
Possible Complications
M Some pregnant women have blood pressure problems during or after pregnancy, especially first pregnancies. An abnormal increase in blood pressure after the 20th week of pregnancy, called preeclampsia, can cause swelling, headaches, vision problems, stomach pains and if not treated life-threatening convulsions and coma. This condition is the leading cause of maternal death in the United States.
M Some pregnant women develop diabetes during pregnancy (gestational diabetes). Complications of gestational diabetes include high blood pressure, a large baby making delivery difficult, and gestational diabetes in future pregnancies.
M Some women may develop uterine infection during or after delivery, and on rare occasions this causes death.
M Some women experience heavy blood loss during delivery.
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M Women may experience rare events such as blood clots, stroke, or anesthesia-related death during or immediately following delivery.
M Some women experience post-partum depression. M Women with severe chronic diseases such as heart
disease, kidney disease, liver disease, and asthma are at greater risk of developing complications during pregnancy, labor and delivery.
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THE FATHER'S RESPONSIBILITY
F athers play an important role in their child's life. Children who have an ongoing, positive connection to their fathers do better in school, tend to stay out of trouble and get along better with their peers than children without such a relationship. Fathers have a legal responsibility to provide for the support, medical insurance and other needs of his minor child. In addition, children have rights of inheritance from their father. For help on how a man can be a responsible, loving parent, visit the National Fatherhood Initiative at http://fatherhood.org or call 301-948-0599. For more information regarding the Georgia Paternity Acknowledgment Program, please call 404-521-2160, or toll-free at 866-296-8262. For more information on the Georgia Fatherhood Program, please call the DHR Office of Child Support Enforcement at 404-463-8800, or toll-free at 800-227-7993. Information is also available at http://ocse.dhr.georgia.gov.
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FINDING THE SERVICES YOU NEED
Do you need help finding services? The resources below are a phone call or a web link away. Each organization maintains a current list of resources and information to get you started in the right direction or at least answer questions you may have. The Georgia Department of Human Resources Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and their Families includes state, county and local health and social service agencies and organizations that may be available to assist you. You can order it free of charge by calling 404-657-2850 or find it online at http://health.state.ga.us/wrtk/services.asp. Community Resources Telephone Help Line - "Powerline" The Powerline is a fast way to find the care you need including medical and dental referrals, Medicaid providers, low-cost prenatal or child health services, public health programs and other healthcare referrals. The Powerline has English and Spanish-speaking staff available from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. In Atlanta call 770-451-5501 or within Georgia call toll free at 1-800-822-2539. More information about the Powerline is available at http://hmhbga.org/powerline.htm.
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Medical Assistance Benefits for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care You may qualify for financial help for medical care depending on your income. For people who qualify, programs such as the Right from the Start Medicaid (RSM) program may help pay your bills for a doctor, clinic, hospital and other related medical expenses for prenatal care, childbirth/delivery services and care for newborns. For information about RSM and to locate a RSM specialist in your area, visit the website at http://www.rsm.dhr.state.ga.us or call 1-800-809-7276.
Safe Place for Newborns The Georgia "Safe Place for Newborns Act of 2002," Official Code of Georgia Annotated 19-10A-1, (http://www.legis.state.ga.us/cgi-bin/gl_codes_detail.pl?code=19-10A-1) became effective August 13, 2002. This law allows a mother to leave her newborn baby without prosecution within seven days of birth at any hospital in Georgia. The newborn must be left with a hospital employee and the mother must leave her name and address. Additional information can be obtained at http://www.safeplacefornewborns.org/statefiles/ga.html or call the Newborn Lifeline Network 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, toll free 1-877-440-2229. Interpreters are available.
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Adoption As An Option Counseling and support services are a key part of adoption and are available from a number of adoption agencies, both public and private. Further information on adoption can be found at:
I The Office of Regulatory Services, DHR at http://www.ors.dhr.state.ga.us (search child placing agencies)
I The Georgia Association of Licensed Adoption Agencies at http://galaa.org/Members.htm
I Child Welfare Research Institute http://www.childwelfare.com/Georgia_Adoption.htm
I National Adoption Information Clearinghouse http://naic.acf.hhs.gov/general/nad/
Private Organizations Offering Alternatives to Abortion These organizations offer a variety of services to meet the needs of pregnant women. Services may include free pregnancy testing and other forms of assistance. These centers do not offer abortions or abortion referrals. Further information can be found at the OptionLine at http://optionline.org or by calling 1-800-395-4357.
Public Health Your County Health Department provides a wide range of services for your community. Included are information and referrals, pregnancy tests, prenatal care referrals, well-child check-ups and developmental screening, and immunizations. Locations of health departments in Georgia can be found at http://health.state.ga.us/regional/.
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Women, Infants and Children (WIC) The WIC Program is Public Health's supplemental food and nutrition program. This program provides nutrition education, vouchers for supplemental foods and referrals to other health and human services. The program is for low-income pregnant women, breastfeeding and postpartum women, and infants and young children who are at nutritional risk. Locate the nearest WIC office through your public health department or the WIC toll-free line at 1-800-228-9173. Additional information is available at http://health.state.ga.us/programs/wic/.
Mental Health The Georgia Department of Human Resources' Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Addictive Diseases offers screening assessments for those seeking mental health or addictive disease services. If screening shows the need, a comprehensive evaluation will follow, leading to services by the appropriate agency. In other cases a referral to other services or agencies is provided. Additional information about state mental health services, including emergency contact numbers, can be obtained at http://www.mhddad.dhr.georgia.gov.
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Child Care and Educational Services Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning ensures that quality child care, early childhood education, and nutrition programs are available to Georgia's children from birth through age five and their families. To learn more about the services offered by Bright from the Start, including information on child care providers in your area, visit http://decal.state.ga.us or call 404-656-5957 or toll free 1-888-442-1135. Head Start Head Start and Early Head Start are comprehensive child development programs that are child-focused and have the overall goal of increasing the school readiness of young children in low-income families. Further information about Head Start and the nearest Head Start Program can be found at http://georgiaheadstart.org/agencies.htm.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Georgia Department of Human Resources acknowledges the following contributions for this publication: Text excerpts from: I If You Are Pregnant: Information on Fetal Development,
Abortion, and Alternatives, Minnesota Department of Health I If You Are Pregnant, Kansas Department of Health I Abortion: Making a Decision, Louisiana Department of Health
and Hospitals I Fetal Development: Understanding the Stages and Abortion
Making an Informed Decision, Virginia Department of Health
The photos found throughout this booklet with the exception of the 40 week photo were created by Lennart Nilsson/Albert Bonniers Frlag AB, A CHILD IS BORN, Delacorte Press. 40 week photo created by Minnesota Department of Health. The illustrations were created by Peg Gerrity, Houston, Texas (copyright http://www.peggerrity.com). All illustrations and photos are used with permission.
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Georgia Department of Human Resources Division of Public Health
Two Peachtree Street, NW Atlanta, Georgia 30303-3142
For additional copies of this booklet in English or Spanish, contact 404-657-2850 or
email: wrtkinfo@dhr.state.ga.us
For additional information on pregnancy resources, call the Powerline toll free at 1-800-822-2539 or 770-451-5501
http://health.state.ga.us/wrtk/
DPH05.054HW

El Aborto:
El Derecho de una Mujer a Saber
Informacin sobre lo siguiente:
s Ley de Georgia
s Desarrollo fetal
s Riesgos mdicos del aborto, el embarazo y el parto
s Recursos disponibles relacionados con el embarazo

NDICE
Introduccin ...............................................................................1 Ley de Georgia ...........................................................................2 Etapas del Embarazo ...................................................................5 Desarrollo Fetal ..........................................................................6 Primer Trimestre..........................................................................7 Segundo Trimestre.....................................................................10 Tercer Trimestre.........................................................................16 Mtodos de Aborto y sus Riesgos Mdicos Asociados...............20 Riesgos Mdicos del Aborto......................................................25 Riesgos Mdicos a Largo Plazo .................................................26 Emergencias Mdicas................................................................26 Dolor Fetal................................................................................26 El Lado Emocional del Aborto...................................................27 Riesgos Mdicos del Embarazo y el Parto .................................28 La Responsabilidad del Padre ...................................................30 Cmo Encontrar los Servicios que Necesita ..............................31 Reconocimientos ......................................................................36
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INTRODUCCIN
S i est pensando en el aborto, tiene derecho a que se respondan todas sus preguntas. Es por eso que Georgia aprob en el ao 2005 la Ley Sobre el Derecho de la Mujer a Saber. Este folleto, preparado por el Departamento de Recursos Humanos de Georgia, proporciona informacin bsica y mdicamente exacta sobre el aborto y el desarrollo humano. Usted encontrar respuestas para muchas de sus preguntas y aprender tambin sobre los recursos que pueden ayudarla.
El embarazo conduce a muchas preguntas. Cada persona y cada embarazo son nicos. Su mdico puede ofrecer informacin y respuestas para sus circunstancias individuales. Este folleto incluye ilustraciones y detalles sobre el desarrollo del feto durante el embarazo. Su mdico le dir cuntas semanas de embarazo tiene y la edad del feto para el momento previsto para el procedimiento de aborto.
El mdico discutir tambin los procedimientos mdicos que se podran usar y los riesgos que se deben considerar, incluyendo los riesgos asociados con la continuacin del embarazo hasta el parto. Este folleto abarca tambin parte de esta informacin.
El mdico se asegurar de que usted conozca los recursos que se encuentran disponibles para usted mientras tome decisiones. Quizs sea elegible para un seguro mdico si contina su embarazo. Si decide quedarse con su beb el padre debe contribuir con la manutencin del hijo.
Otra fuente de informacin es el Directorio de Recursos para las Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias. Puede pedirlo gratuitamente llamando al 404-657-2850 o encontrarlo en lnea en http://health.state.ga.us/wrtk/services.asp. El directorio incluye a las agencias y oficinas que pueden ayudarla a encontrar alternativas al aborto, incluyendo los servicios que puede usar si decide preparar un plan de adopcin.
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LEY DE GEORGIA
Las mujeres tienen derecho a informarse sobre todas las opciones disponibles para ellas en el caso de un
embarazo no deseado. La Ley Sobre el Derecho de la Mujer a Saber es un enfoque
sensato de un asunto delicado y refleja los valores prevalecientes que la mayora de los habitantes de Georgia
comparte.
--Gobernador Sonny Perdue
L a Legislatura de Georgia aprob la Ley Sobre el Derecho de la Mujer a Saber y el Gobernador Sonny Perdue la promulg el 10 de mayo de 2005. Puede consultar la ley en http://www.legis.state.ga.us/cgi-bin/gl_codes_detail.pl?code=31-9A-1.
La ley dispone que slo se puede practicar un aborto en Georgia despus del "consentimiento voluntario e informado de la mujer" por lo menos 24 horas antes del aborto, excepto en el caso de una emergencia mdica (vase la pgina 26). Estipula qu informacin proporcionarn los mdicos y obliga al Departamento de Recursos Humanos a publicar materiales con detalles adicionales.
Cuando usted firma su consentimiento para un aborto, est diciendo que el mdico le habl sobre lo siguiente:
Sus riesgos mdicos asociados con el procedimiento de aborto elegido
La probable edad del feto para el momento previsto para el aborto
Sus riesgos mdicos si decide llevar a trmino el embarazo
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Su consentimiento indica tambin que su mdico le proporcion informacin sobre lo siguiente:
Que quizs sea elegible para un seguro mdico para el cuidado prenatal, el parto y el cuidado neonatal Que los padres tienen la obligacin de contribuir con la manutencin de los hijos Que tiene derecho a revisar los materiales impresos o la informacin en lnea que se encuentra en http://health.state.ga.us/wrtk/ Los materiales impresos preparados por el Departamento de Recursos Humanos incluyen lo siguiente: Las agencias y los servicios que pueden ayudarla durante el embarazo, el parto y la crianza de su hijo Las agencias de adopcin y la informacin de contacto Una descripcin e ilustraciones del desarrollo del feto cada dos semanas durante el embarazo Una declaracin sobre el dolor fetal Descripciones de los procedimientos comunes de aborto y sus riesgos mdicos Posibles efectos emocionales adversos despus de un aborto Riesgos mdicos del embarazo y el parto
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Las Menores y el Aborto
E n Georgia un individuo es un "menor no emancipado" hasta el matrimonio o los 18 aos de edad (lo que ocurra primero). La ley obliga a notificar a los progenitores de los menores antes de un aborto y dispone otras protecciones.
En la mayora de los casos sus progenitores o su tutor participar en la toma de decisiones si usted opta por abortar. Quizs le informen al mdico que ya se les habl sobre el aborto o que no quieren que se les consulte. En cualquier caso se les tiene que notificar, a menos que comparezca ante un tribunal.
Adems, aunque sus progenitores o su tutor participe, usted tiene que firmar su propio consentimiento "libremente y sin coercin" para poder abortar.
En algunos casos podran haber circunstancias inusuales, en las que el mdico o la menor crea que no es en el mejor inters de la menor notificar a los progenitores o al tutor. Estos casos se tienen que dirimir en un tribunal de menores. En http://georgiacourts.org/councils/cjcj/counties.htm hay una lista de los tribunales de menores del condado.

Su Derecho a la Privacidad
L a ley obliga a los mdicos a proporcionarle al Departamento de Recursos Humanos de Georgia estadsticas relacionadas con los abortos. En estos informes no se usan los nombres. Toda la informacin obtenida es annima.

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ETAPAS DEL EMBARAZO
L a mayora de las personas dice que el embarazo dura nueve meses y habla de trimestres de aproximadamente tres meses cada uno. En realidad los mdicos consideran que el embarazo se inicia el primer da de su ltimo perodo menstrual normal. Eso significa que en trminos mdicos el embarazo por lo general dura aproximadamente 280 das o 40 semanas. Ya que el feto se concibe en realidad aproximadamente 2 semanas despus de su ltimo perodo, su verdadera edad siempre ser aproximadamente 14 das menor que la duracin del embarazo. Por ejemplo, si el mdico le dice que tiene 10 semanas de embarazo, el feto tendr de hecho 8 semanas de edad.
A menudo la primera seal del embarazo es la ausencia de un perodo menstrual, aproximadamente cuatro semanas despus del ltimo perodo normal. Hay diferentes tipos de pruebas para diagnosticar el embarazo. Quizs algunas no sean confiables hasta tres semanas despus de la concepcin o cinco semanas despus del ltimo perodo normal.
Los rganos se forman durante las primeras 10 semanas y el embrin (que se llama feto al cumplir 10 semanas) corre el mayor riesgo de sufrir daos causados por medicamentos, drogas, la nicotina de los cigarrillos, el alcohol, virus (como la rubola) y deficiencias vitamnicas (tales como la falta de cido flico).
El tamao del embrin desde las 10 semanas en adelante se mide desde la coronilla o parte superior de la cabeza hasta la rabadilla o el trasero.
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DESARROLLO FETADL ESARROLLO FETAL
CONCEPCIN
2 SEMANAS
Concepcin significa que el vulo de una mujer ha sido fertilizado por el semen de un hombre.
Antes de haber transcurrido un da el vulo empieza a dividirse y a desarrollarse rpidamente.
Algunos das despus llega al tero (la matriz) un racimo de clulas.
Para el octavo da despus de la concepcin este racimo ha aumentado de tamao hasta tener cientos de clulas y se ha unido a la pared de la matriz, donde sigue creciendo rpidamente.

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PRIMER TRIMESTRE
4 SEMANAS

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El embrin sigue creciendo rpidamente.

6 SEMANAS

El embrin tiene una longitud de aproximadamente 1/4 de pulgada y ha desarrollado una cabeza y un tronco.

Empiezan a aparecer las estructuras que se convertirn en los brazos y las piernas, llamadas blastemas de las extremidades.

Se forma un vaso sanguneo y empieza a transportar sangre. Este vaso sanguneo se convertir en el corazn y el sistema circulatorio.

Durante este perodo se forma una cresta de tejido a lo largo del embrin. Este tejido se convertir despus en el cerebro y la mdula espinal.

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8 SEMANAS

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El embrin tiene una longitud de aproximadamente 1/2 pulgada. El corazn tiene ahora cuatro cmaras. Empiezan a formarse los dedos de las manos y de los pies. Empiezan las actividades reflejas, a medida que se desarrollan el cerebro y el sistema nervioso. Las clulas empiezan a formar los ojos, las orejas, las mandbulas, los pulmones, el estmago, los intestinos y el hgado.
SEMANAS

El embrin tiene una longitud de aproximadamente una pulgada a 11/4 de pulgada (ocupando la cabeza aproximadamente la mitad de este tamao) y pesa menos de 1/2 onza.
Se encuentran presentes los rudimentos de todas las partes corporales claves, pero no estn completas.
Se pueden ver las estructuras que formarn los ojos, las orejas, los brazos y las piernas.
Se estn desarrollando los msculos y el esqueleto, y el sistema nervioso responde mejor.

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12 SEMANAS
El feto tiene una longitud de aproximadamente 21/2 pulgadas y pesa aproximadamente 1/2 onza. Los dedos de las manos y de los pies estn bien definidos y tienen uas. El pelo empieza a crecer pero no ser visible hasta ms tarde durante el embarazo. El feto empieza a hacer pequeos movimientos aleatorios, demasiado leves para sentirlos. Los latidos fetales se pueden detectar con un monitor cardaco. Han aparecido todas las caractersticas corporales externas principales. Los msculos siguen desarrollndose.
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14 SEMANAS
El feto tiene una longitud de aproximadamente 31/2 pulgadas y pesa aproximadamente 11/2 onzas. El feto empieza a tragar, los riones producen orina y empieza a formarse sangre en la mdula sea. Las articulaciones y los msculos permiten el pleno movimiento corporal. Hay prpados y la nariz est desarrollando un puente. Se estn desarrollando los genitales externos.
SEGUNDO TRIMESTRE
16 SEMANAS
El feto tiene una longitud de aproximadamente 41/2 pulgadas y pesa aproximadamente 4 onzas. La cabeza est erguida y se han desarrollado los brazos y las piernas. La piel es transparente. Empieza a formarse una capa fina de pelo en la cabeza. Los movimientos de las extremidades se vuelven ms coordinados.
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18 SEMANAS
El feto tiene una longitud de aproximadamente 51/2 pulgadas y pesa aproximadamente 7 onzas. La piel es rosada y transparente y las orejas son claramente visibles. Todas las caractersticas corporales y faciales son ahora reconocibles. El feto puede agarrar y mover su boca. Empiezan a crecer las uas. El feto empieza a patear. Algunas mujeres sienten este movimiento.
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20 SEMANAS
El feto tiene una longitud de aproximadamente 61/4 pulgadas y pesa aproximadamente 111/2 onzas. Se han formado todos los rganos y todas las estructuras, y empieza un perodo de crecimiento. La piel est arrugada y tiene un color rosado a rojizo porque es delgada y est cerca de los vasos sanguneos. Empieza a formarse una capa protectora de la piel, llamada vernix. Ocurren movimientos respiratorios, pero los pulmones no se han desarrollado lo suficiente como para permitir la supervivencia fuera del tero. Por lo general las mujeres sienten el feto movindose para este momento. En este momento a menudo se puede identificar el sexo del feto mediante una ecografa ultrasnica.
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22 SEMANAS
El feto tiene una longitud de aproximadamente 71/2 pulgadas y pesa aproximadamente una libra. El feto tiene huellas digitales y quizs un poco de pelo en la cabeza y el cuerpo. Quizs el feto se chupe el dedo y sea ms activo. El cerebro est creciendo muy rpidamente. Los latidos fetales se pueden or fcilmente. Los riones empiezan a funcionar. A las 23 semanas aproximadamente el 31% de los bebs nacidos sobrevive. Los bebs que nacen a esta edad requieren cuidados intensivos y por lo general padecen discapacidades y condiciones mdicas crnicas toda la vida.
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24 SEMANAS
El feto tiene una longitud de aproximadamente 81/4 de pulgada y pesa aproximadamente 11/4 de libra. Los huesos de los odos se endurecen, haciendo posible la conduccin del sonido. El feto oye los sonidos producidos por la madre, tales como la respiracin, los latidos del corazn y la voz. Empiezan a formarse las primeras capas de grasa. Este es el comienzo de un aumento de peso sustancial para el feto. Los pulmones siguen desarrollndose. A las 25 semanas aproximadamente el 68% de los bebs nacidos sobrevive. Los bebs que nacen a esta edad requieren cuidados intensivos y por lo general padecen discapacidades y condiciones mdicas crnicas toda la vida.
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26 SEMANAS
El feto tiene una longitud de aproximadamente 9 pulgadas y pesa aproximadamente 2 libras. El feto puede responder a los sonidos provenientes del interior y el exterior de la matriz. Los reflejos siguen desarrollndose y los movimientos corporales son ms fuertes. Los pulmones siguen desarrollndose.
El feto se despierta y duerme ahora. La piel est ligeramente arrugada. A las 27 semanas aproximadamente el 87% de los bebs nacidos sobrevive. Los bebs que nacen a esta edad requieren cuidados intensivos y corren un mayor riesgo de padecer retardos del desarrollo y condiciones mdicas crnicas toda la vida.
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TERCER TRIMESTRE
28 SEMANAS
El feto tiene una longitud de aproximadamente 10 pulgadas y pesa aproximadamente 2 libras y 3 onzas. La boca y los labios son ms sensibles. Los ojos estn parcialmente abiertos y pueden percibir la luz. Ms del 90% de los bebs nacidos a esta edad sobrevivir. Algunos sobrevivientes padecen retardos del desarrollo y condiciones mdicas crnicas.
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30 SEMANAS
El feto tiene una longitud de aproximadamente 101/2 pulgadas y pesa aproximadamente 3 libras.
Los pulmones pueden inspirar aire, aunque podra ser necesaria la asistencia mdica.
El feto puede abrir y cerrar sus ojos, chuparse el dedo, llorar y responder al sonido.
La piel es lisa.
El cerebro controla ahora la respiracin rtmica y la temperatura corporal.
La mayora de los bebs nacidos a esta edad sobrevivir.
32 SEMANAS
El feto tiene una longitud de aproximadamente 11 pulgadas y pesa aproximadamente 3 libras y 12 onzas.
Aumentan las conexiones entre las clulas nerviosas del cerebro.
El desarrollo fetal se concentra ahora en el crecimiento.
Casi todos los bebs nacidos a esta edad sobrevivirn.
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34 SEMANAS
El feto tiene una longitud de aproximadamente 12 pulgadas y pesa aproximadamente 41/2 libras.
Las orejas empiezan a mantener la forma.
Los ojos se abren cuando el feto est despierto y se cierran durante el sueo.
Casi todos los bebs nacidos a esta edad sobrevivirn.
36 SEMANAS
El feto tiene una longitud de aproximadamente 12 a 13 pulgadas y pesa aproximadamente 51/2 a 6 libras.
El pelo del cuero cabelludo es sedoso y est pegado a la cabeza.
El tono muscular se ha desarrollado y el feto puede girar y levantar su cabeza.
Casi todos los bebs nacidos a esta edad sobrevivirn.
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38 SEMANAS
El feto tiene una longitud de aproximadamente 131/2 a 14 pulgadas y pesa aproximadamente 61/2 libras.
Los pulmones estn por lo general desarrollados.
El feto puede agarrar firmemente.
El feto se vuelve hacia las fuentes de luz.
Casi todos los bebs nacidos a esta edad sobrevivirn.
40 SEMANAS
El feto tiene una longitud de aproximadamente 14 a 15 pulgadas y podra pesar aproximadamente 71/2 libras.
En el momento del nacimiento un beb tiene ms de 70 conductas reflejas, las cuales son conductas automticas necesarias para la supervivencia.
El beb est completamente desarrollado y listo para nacer.
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MTODOS DE ABORTO Y SUS RIESGOS MDICOS ASOCIADOS
S i una mujer tom una decisin informada y opt por abortar, ella y su mdico tienen que determinar primero cunto ha avanzado su embarazo. La etapa del embarazo de una mujer afectar directamente la idoneidad del aborto o el mtodo usado para el mismo. El mdico usar diferentes mtodos para las diferentes etapas del embarazo. El mdico usar el historial, pruebas y exmenes para determinar la edad del embrin o feto.
Riesgos del Aborto Se considera que es ms seguro para la salud de la mujer abortar a ms tardar ocho semanas despus del primer da del ltimo perodo menstrual normal. La tasa de complicaciones se duplica con cada demora de dos semanas despus de ese momento. El riesgo de complicaciones para la mujer aumenta con cada semana adicional de embarazo. El riesgo de que una madre muera como resultado de un aborto inducido aumenta con la duracin del embarazo.
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MTODOS USADOS ANTES DE LAS CATORCE SEMANAS DE GESTACIN
Aborto Temprano No Quirrgico
s Se administra un frmaco que interrumpe la produccin de las hormonas necesarias para que el feto crezca. Esto hace que la placenta, o el vnculo entre el feto y la matriz, se separe, interrumpiendo el embarazo.
s Entonces se administra un segundo frmaco oralmente o aplicndolo a la vagina, que hace que la matriz se contraiga y expulse el feto y la placenta.
s Se requiere una consulta de seguimiento con el mdico para asegurarse de que el aborto se complet.

Posibles Complicaciones

w Aborto incompleto w Reaccin alrgica a los medicamentos w Calambres dolorosos w Nusea y/o vmito

w Diarrea w Fiebre w Infeccin w Sangrado profuso

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Aborto Mediante la Aspiracin al Vaco
s Se aplica o inyecta un anestsico local en o cerca del cuello uterino, la abertura de la matriz, para prevenir la incomodidad o el dolor.
s Tambin se usan comnmente la sedacin consciente y/o la anestesia general.
s La abertura del cuello uterino se dilata gradualmente con una serie de dilatadores. El dilatador ms grueso que se usa tiene aproximadamente la anchura de una pluma fuente.
s Se inserta un tubo en la matriz y se conecta a un sistema de succin para remover el feto, la placenta y las membranas de la misma.

Posibles Complicaciones

w Aborto incompleto w Infeccin plvica w Sangrado profuso

w Ruptura del cuello uterino
w tero perforado

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Aborto Mediante la Dilatacin y el Curetaje
s Se aplica o inyecta un anestsico local en o cerca del cuello uterino para prevenir la incomodidad o el dolor.
s Tambin se usan comnmente la sedacin consciente y/o la anestesia general.
s La abertura del cuello uterino se dilata gradualmente con una serie de dilatadores. El dilatador ms grueso que se usa tiene aproximadamente la anchura de una pluma fuente.
s Se usa un instrumento parecido a una cuchara (cureta) para raspar las paredes del tero para remover el feto, la placenta y las membranas.
s Se debe hacer una cita de seguimiento con el mdico.

Posibles Complicaciones

w Aborto incompleto que requiera la aspiracin al vaco
w Infeccin plvica w Sangrado profuso

w Ruptura del cuello uterino
w Debilitamiento del cuello uterino
w tero perforado

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MTODO USADO A LAS CATORCE SEMANAS DE GESTACIN Y DESPUS
Aborto Mediante la Dilatacin y Evacuacin
s Se insertan pedazos de material absorbente parecido a una esponja en el cuello uterino. Este material se humedece y abre lentamente el cuello uterino. Se mantendr en su lugar durante varias horas o durante la noche. Quizs sea necesaria una segunda o tercera aplicacin del material.
s Quizs se administren medicamentos para reducir el dolor y prevenir la infeccin despus de la dilatacin del cuello uterino.
s Despus de haber administrado anestesia local o general se remueven el feto y la placenta del tero con instrumentos mdicos tales como los frceps y las curetas de succin. Ocasionalmente podra ser necesario desmembrar el feto para la remocin.

Posibles Complicaciones

w Sangrado profuso w Corte o ruptura del cuello uterino w Perforacin de la
pared del tero

w Infeccin plvica w Aborto incompleto w Complicaciones
relacionadas con la anestesia w Debilitamiento del cuello uterino

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RIESGOS MDICOS DEL ABORTO
El riesgo de complicaciones para la mujer aumenta con cada semana de embarazo. Abajo se describen las posibles complicaciones.
Infeccin Plvica (Sepsis): Podran entrar bacterias (grmenes) provenientes de la vagina en el cuello uterino y la matriz, y causar una infeccin. Para tratar una infeccin se usan antibiticos. En raros casos podra ser necesaria una segunda succin, la hospitalizacin o una operacin.
Aborto Incompleto: Quizs queden en la matriz partes fetales o de la placenta que requieran procedimientos mdicos adicionales. El aborto incompleto puede resultar en la infeccin y el sangrado.
Sangrado: Es comn cierta cantidad de sangrado despus de un aborto. El sangrado profuso no es comn y se puede tratar mediante una segunda succin, la medicacin o, raramente, la ciruga. Pdale al mdico que le explique lo que es el sangrado profuso y qu hacer si ocurre.
Corte o Ruptura del Cuello Uterino: La abertura de la matriz (el cuello uterino) podra romperse mientras se dilata para poder insertar los instrumentos mdicos en el tero.
Perforacin de la Pared de la Matriz: Un instrumento mdico podra atravesar la pared del tero. La perforacin puede conducir a una infeccin, el sangrado profuso o ambos, dependiendo de la gravedad. Podra ser necesaria una operacin para reparar el tejido uterino y una histerectoma en los casos ms graves.
Complicaciones Relacionadas con la Anestesia: Al igual que con otros procedimientos quirrgicos, la anestesia aumenta el riesgo de complicaciones.
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RIESGOS MDICOS A LARGO PLAZO
L os abortos tempranos que no se complican con una infeccin no causan infertilidad ni dificultan un embarazo posterior. Si ocurren complicaciones despus de un aborto podra ser ms difcil para la mujer quedar embarazada o llevar a trmino un embarazo.
EMERGENCIAS MDICAS
C uando una emergencia mdica requiera un aborto, el mdico hablar con la mujer antes de practicarlo. El mdico explicar los criterios mdicos que respaldan su opinin de que es necesario un aborto para salvar la vida de la mujer o de que una demora de 24 horas podra representar un grave riesgo de un deterioro sustancial o irreversible de una funcin corporal importante.
DOLOR FETAL
P ara la 20a semana de gestacin el nio no nacido posee las estructuras fsicas necesarias para experimentar dolor. Hay evidencias de que para la 20a semana de gestacin los nios no nacidos evaden ciertos estmulos de una manera que se interpretara como una respuesta al dolor en un infante o un adulto. Rutinariamente se administra anestesia a los nios no nacidos que tengan una edad gestacional de 20 semanas o ms y que tengan que someterse a la ciruga prenatal.
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EL LADO EMOCIONAL DEL ABORTO
C ada mujer que aborta puede experimentar diferentes emociones antes y despus del procedimiento. Las mujeres tienen a menudo sentimientos positivos y negativos despus de un aborto. Algunas mujeres dicen que estos sentimientos pasan rpidamente, en tanto que otras dicen que duran mucho tiempo. Estos sentimientos podran incluir una sensacin de vaco, un sentimiento de culpa y la tristeza. Quizs una mujer se pregunte si tom la decisin correcta. Quizs algunas mujeres se sientan aliviadas de haber tomado su decisin y de que el procedimiento haya terminado. Y quizs otras mujeres se sientan enojadas por haber tenido que tomar la decisin. La orientacin o el apoyo antes y despus de un aborto son muy importantes. La ayuda y el apoyo de la familia tambin lo son, pero quizs la mujer necesite ms ayuda si los sentimientos despus de un aborto se vuelven ms intensos. Hablar con un orientador profesional antes de un aborto puede ayudar a una mujer a comprender mejor su decisin y los sentimientos que podra experimentar despus del procedimiento. Si se le ofrece orientacin a la mujer, quizs sea ms fcil manejar estos sentimientos. Recuerde que una mujer tiene derecho a ser plenamente informada por su mdico antes de un procedimiento. Se debe alentar a una mujer a hacer preguntas.
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RIESGOS MDICOS DEL EMBARAZO Y EL PARTO
P or lo general una mujer que opte por llevar a trmino el embarazo espera pasar por un proceso seguro y saludable. Por el bien de su salud una mujer debe consultar con su mdico antes de quedar embarazada, al comienzo de su embarazo y a intervalos regulares durante el mismo.
El cuerpo de una mujer sufre muchos cambios para que pueda llevar a trmino el embarazo. Sin embargo, estos cambios pueden conducir a complicaciones en algunas mujeres. Las principales complicaciones incluyen lo siguiente:
Posibles Complicaciones
w Algunas mujeres embarazadas tienen problemas relacionados con la tensin arterial durante el embarazo o despus del mismo, especialmente durante el primer embarazo. Un aumento anormal de la tensin arterial despus de la 20a semana de embarazo, llamado preclampsia, puede causar hinchazn, dolores de cabeza, problemas de la vista, dolores de estmago y, si no se trata, convulsiones y coma que pueden poner en peligro la vida. Esta condicin es la principal causa de muerte entre las mujeres embarazadas en los Estados Unidos.
w Algunas mujeres embarazadas desarrollan diabetes durante el embarazo (diabetes gestacional). Las complicaciones relacionadas con la diabetes gestacional incluyen la hipertensin arterial, un beb grande que dificulte el parto y el padecimiento de diabetes gestacional durante futuros embarazos.
w Algunas mujeres podran desarrollar una infeccin uterina durante el parto o despus del mismo, y en raras ocasiones esto causa la muerte.
w Algunas mujeres pierden mucha sangre durante el parto.
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w Las mujeres podran ser vctimas de eventos raros, tales como un cogulo de sangre, un ataque al corazn o la muerte relacionada con la anestesia durante el parto o inmediatamente despus del mismo.
w Algunas mujeres padecen depresin post-parto. w Las mujeres con enfermedades crnicas graves, tales como una
enfermedad cardaca, una enfermedad renal, una enfermedad heptica y el asma, corren un mayor riesgo de sufrir complicaciones durante el embarazo y el parto.
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LA RESPONSABILIDAD DEL PADRE
Los padres desempean un papel importante en las vidas de sus hijos. A los nios que tienen una relacin continua y positiva con sus padres les va mejor en la escuela, tienden a no meterse en problemas y se llevan mejor con sus compaeros que los nios que carecen de tal relacin. Los padres son legalmente responsables de la manutencin y el seguro mdico, y de satisfacer otras necesidades del nio. Adems, los nios tienen derechos de sucesin en relacin con su padre. Para obtener ayuda para ser un padre responsable y amoroso visite el sitio web de National Fatherhood Initiative en http://fatherhood.org o llame al 301-948-0599. Para obtener ms informacin sobre Georgia Paternity Acknowledgment Program por favor llame al 404-521-2160 o gratuitamente al 866-296-8262. Por favor llame a la Oficina de Servicios de Manutencin Infantil del Departamento de Recursos Humanos, llamando al 404-463-8800 o gratuitamente al 800-227-7993, para obtener ms informacin sobre Georgia Fatherhood Program. Tambin se encuentra disponible informacin en http://ocse.dhr.georgia.gov.
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CMO ENCONTRAR LOS SERVICIOS QUE NECESITA
N ecesita ayuda para encontrar servicios? Se puede acceder a los recursos de abajo con una simple llamada telefnica o una simple visita a un sitio web. Cada organizacin mantiene una lista actualizada de recursos e informacin para orientarla en la direccin adecuada o responder por lo menos sus preguntas. El Directorio de Recursos para las Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias del Departamento de Recursos Humanos de Georgia incluye las agencias y organizaciones mdicas y de servicio social estatales, del condado y locales que podran encontrarse disponibles para ayudarla. Puede pedirla gratuitamente llamando al 404-657-2850 o encontrarla en lnea en http://health.state.ga.us/wrtk/services.asp. Lnea Telefnica de Ayuda de Recursos Comunitarios - "Powerline" La lnea Powerline es una manera rpida de encontrar la atencin que necesita, incluyendo referencias mdicas y odontolgicas, proveedores de Medicaid, servicios de salud prenatales o infantiles econmicos, programas de salud pblica y otras referencias mdicas. La lnea Powerline tiene personal bilinge ingls-espaol disponible de 8:00 a.m. a 7:00 p.m., de lunes a viernes. Si se encuentra en Atlanta llame al 770-451-5501 o gratuitamente al 1-800-822-2539 desde cualquier otro lugar de Georgia. Se encuentra disponible ms informacin sobre Powerline en http://hmhbga.org/powerline.htm.
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Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal Quizs califique para la ayuda econmica para la atencin mdica, dependiendo de sus ingresos. Para las personas que califiquen, los programas como Right from the Start Medicaid (RSM) podran ayudar a pagar las facturas del mdico, la clnica, el hospital y otros gastos mdicos relacionados con el cuidado prenatal, el parto y el cuidado neonatal. Visite el sitio web en http://www.rsm.dhr.state.ga.us o llame al 1-800-809-7276 para obtener informacin sobre RSM y localizar a uno de sus especialistas en su rea.
Lugar Seguro para los Recin Nacidos La "Ley para un Lugar Seguro para los Recin Nacidos de 2002" de Georgia, Seccin 19-10A-1 del Cdigo Oficial Anotado de Georgia, (http://www.legis.state.ga.us/cgi-bin/gl_codes_detail.pl?code=1910A-1) entr en vigor el 13 de agosto de 2002. Esta ley le permite a la madre dejar a su beb recin nacido con siete das o menos de nacido en cualquier hospital de Georgia sin ser enjuiciada. El recin nacido se debe dejar con un empleado del hospital y las madres deben dejar su nombre y direccin. Puede obtener informacin adicional en http://www.safeplacefornewborns.org/statefiles/ga.html o puede llamar gratuitamente a Newborn Lifeline Network al 1-877-440-2229 24 horas al da, 7 das a la semana. Se encuentran disponibles intrpretes.
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La Adopcin como Opcin Los servicios de orientacin y apoyo son una parte clave de la adopcin y los ofrecen varias agencias de adopcin pblicas y privadas. En los siguientes lugares se puede obtener ms informacin sobre la adopcin: s Oficina de Servicios Regulatorios del Departamento de
Recursos Humanos en http://www.ors.dhr.state.ga.us (busque agencias de colocacin de nios)
s The Georgia Association of Licensed Adoption Agencies en http://galaa.org/Members.htm
s Child Welfare Research Institute http://www.childwelfare.com/Georgia_Adoption.htm
s National Adoption Information Clearinghouse http://naic.acf.hhs.gov/general/nad/
Organizaciones Privadas que Ofrecen Alternativas al Aborto Estas organizaciones ofrecen diversos servicios para satisfacer las necesidades de las mujeres embarazadas. Los servicios podran incluir pruebas gratuitas para diagnosticar el embarazo y otras formas de ayuda. Estos centros no ofrecen abortos o referencias para el aborto. Se puede encontrar ms informacin en OptionLine en http://optionline.org o llamando al 1-800-395-4357.
Salud Pblica El departamento de salud de su condado ofrece una amplia gama de servicios para su comunidad. Esto incluye informacin y referencias, pruebas del embarazo, referencias para el cuidado prenatal, chequeos del nio sano y del desarrollo, y vacunas. Las direcciones de los departamentos de salud de Georgia tambin se pueden encontrar en http://health.state.ga.us/regional/.
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Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios El Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios es un programa de alimentacin suplementaria y nutricin del Departamento de Salud Pblica. Este programa ofrece educacin sobre la nutricin, cupones para alimentos suplementarios y referencias para otros servicios mdicos y humanitarios. El programa es para las mujeres de bajos ingresos embarazadas, que estn amamantando y que acaben de dar a luz, y los infantes y nios que corran un riesgo nutricional. Pngase en contacto con su departamento de salud pblica o llame a la lnea gratuita del Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios al 1-800-228-9173 para encontrar la direccin de la oficina ms cercana del programa. Se encuentra disponible informacin adicional en http://health.state.ga.us/programs/wic/.
Salud Mental La Divisin de Salud Mental, Discapacidades del Desarrollo y Enfermedades Adictivas del Departamento de Recursos Humanos de Georgia ofrece chequeos para los que busquen servicios relacionados con la salud mental o las enfermedades adictivas. Si el chequeo demuestra que existe una necesidad se realizar una evaluacin integral, que conducir a la prestacin de servicios por parte de la agencia apropiada. En otros casos se proporcionar una referencia para otras agencias u otros servicios. Se puede obtener informacin adicional sobre los servicios de salud mental del estado, incluyendo los nmeros de contacto de emergencia, en http://www.mhddad.dhr.georgia.gov.
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Servicios Educacionales y de Cuidado Infantil Bright from the Start: El Departamento de Cuidado y Aprendizaje Tempranos de Georgia garantiza que se ofrezcan a los nios de Georgia de hasta cinco aos de edad y sus familias programas de cuidado infantil, de educacin durante la infancia temprana y de nutricin de calidad. Para aprender ms sobre los servicios que ofrece el programa Bright from the Start, incluyendo la informacin sobre los proveedores de cuidado infantil de su rea, visite http://decal.state.ga.us o llame al 404-656-5957 o gratuitamente al 1-888-442-1135. Head Start Los programas Head Start y Early Head Start son programas integrales de desarrollo infantil que se concentran en los nios y tienen el objetivo general de aumentar la preparacin escolar de los nios pequeos de las familias de bajos ingresos. Se puede obtener ms informacin sobre Head Start y el programa Head Start ms cercano en http://georgiaheadstart.org/agencies.htm.
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RECONOCIMIENTOS
El Departamento de Recursos Humanos de Georgia reconoce las siguientes colaboraciones para esta publicacin: Extractos de las siguientes publicaciones: s If You Are Pregnant: Information on Fetal Development,
Abortion, and Alternatives, Minnesota Department of Health s If You Are Pregnant, Kansas Department of Health s Abortion: Making a Decision, Louisiana Department of Health
and Hospitals s Fetal Development: Understanding the Stages and Abortion
Making an Informed Decision, Virginia Department of Health
Las fotografas que se encuentran en este folleto, con la excepcin de la fotografa correspondiente a las 40 semanas, fueron tomadas por Lennart Nilsson/Albert Bonniers Frlag AB, A CHILD IS BORN, Delacorte Press. La fotografa correspondiente a las 40 semanas fue tomada por el Departamento de Salud de Minnesota. Las ilustraciones fueron creadas por Peg Gerrity, Houston, Texas (copyright http://www.peggerrity.com). Todas las ilustraciones y fotografas se usan con permiso.
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Georgia Department of Human Resources Division of Public Health
Two Peachtree Street, NW Atlanta, Georgia 30303-3142 Para obtener copias adicionales de este folleto en ingls o espaol
llame al 404-657-2850 o
enve un mensaje de correo electrnico a wrtkinfo@dhr.state.ga.us Para obtener informacin adicional sobre los recursos relacionados con el
embarazo llame a Powerline gratuitamente al 1-800-822-2539 o al 770-451-5501
http://health.state.ga.us/wrtk/
DPH05.054HW

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para las Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias
December Deciembre
2005

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para las Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias

Disclaimer:

Descargo de Responsabilidad:

The Georgia Department of Human Resources, Division of Public Health has reviewed possible organizations to include in this resource directory and has included those that most meet the requirements in the Woman's Right to Know Act. However, this list of organizations may not be complete.

La Divisin de Salud Pblica del Departamento de Recursos Humanos de Georgia revis posibles organizaciones para incluirlas en este directorio de recursos e incluy las que satisfacen mejor los requisitos de la Ley del Derecho de la mujer a la informacin. Sin embargo, quizs esta lista de organizaciones no sea una lista completa.

Listing of organizations in this directory does not constitute or imply any endorsement or recommendation of those organizations, their viewpoints, or the services they provide, by the state of Georgia, the Georgia Department of Human Resources, Division of Public Health or any of their employees.
The resource list is also maintained on line at http://health.state.ga.us/wrtk/services.asp and is updated quarterly on the website.
If you are aware of resources that should be added to this directory or have updated information about any of the resources listed, please send it to:

El listado de organizaciones de este directorio no constituye o implica aprobacin o recomendacin alguna de esas organizaciones, sus puntos de vista o los servicios que prestan, por parte del estado de Georgia, el Departamento de Recursos Humanos de Georgia, la Divisin de Salud Pblica o cualquiera de sus empleados.
La lista de recursos se mantiene tambin en lnea en http://health.state.ga.us/wrtk/services.asp y se actualiza trimestralmente en el sitio web.
Si conoce recursos que se deberan aadir a este directorio o tiene informacin actualizada sobre cualquiera de los recursos enumerados, por favor envelos a la siguiente direccin:

Georgia Department of Human Resources Division of Public Health Family Health Branch
Two Peachtree Street, NW 11th Floor Atlanta, Georgia 30303-3142
Phone / Telefono: 404-657-2850 email /Correo electronico: wrtkinfo@dhr.state.ga.us

This Directory may be reproduced. You can obtain the most recent version of the Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and their Families by visiting http://health.state.ga.us/wrtk/services.asp or contacting the above. For additional information on pregnancy resources, call the Powerline toll free at 1-800-822-2539 or 770-451-5501

Este directorio se puede reproducir. Puede obtener la versin ms reciente del Directorio de Recursos Para las Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias visitando http://health.state.ga.us/wrtk/services.asp o usando la informacin de arriba. Llame a Powerline gratuitamente al 1-800-822-2539 o al 770-451-5501 para obtener informacin adicional sobre los recursos relacionados con el embarazo.

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Table of Contents

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Finding the Services You Need

Cmo Encontrar los Servicios que Necesita

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Community Resources Telephone Help

Lnea Telefnica de Ayuda de Recursos

1

Line - "Powerline"

Comunitarios - "Powerline"

Safe Place for Newborns

Lugar Seguro para los Recin Nacidos

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Mental Health

Salud Mental

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Adoption as an Option

La Adopcin como Opcin

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List of Licensed Adoption Agencies

Lista de Agencias de Adopcin Autorizadas

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Private Agencies Offering Alternatives to

Agencias Privadas que Ofrecen Alternativas al

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Abortion

Aborto

List of Agencies

Lista de Agencias

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Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies
List of Agencies

Agencias de Recursos Para el Cuidado Infantil y de

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Referencia

Lista de Agencias

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Medical Assistance Benefits for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care

Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado

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Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado

Neonatal

Public Health

Salud Pblica

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Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

Programa para Mujeres, Bebs y Nios (WIC)

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Head Start

Head Start

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Resources by County

Recursos por Condado

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FINDING THE SERVICES YOU NEED

CMO ENCONTRAR LOS SERVICIOS QUE NECESITA

The Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families was developed by the Georgia Department of Human Resources (DHR) in response to the 2005 "Woman's Right to Know" Act. It provides contact information for public and private agencies that offer women medical and financial help during pregnancy, childbirth and while a child is dependent.

El Directorio de Recursos Para las Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias fue desarrollado por el Departamento de Recursos Humanos de Georgia como respuesta a la Ley del Derecho de la Mujer a la Informacin del ao 2005. Proporciona la informacin de contacto de las agencias pblicas y privadas que ofrecen ayuda mdica y econmica a las mujeres durante el embarazo y el parto, y mientras un nio sea dependiente.

The Georgia Department of Human Resources Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and their Families includes state, county and local health and social service agencies and organizations that may be available to assist you. You can order it free of charge by calling 404-6572850 or find it on at http://health.state.ga.us/wrtk/services.asp.

El Directorio de Recursos Para las Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias del Departamento de Recursos Humanos de Georgia incluye las agencias y organizaciones de salud y de servicio social estatales, del condado y locales que podran encontrarse disponibles para ayudarle. Puede pedirlo gratuitamente llamando al 404-657-2850 o encontrarlo en http://health.state.ga.us/wrtk/services.asp.

Community Resources Telephone Help Line "Powerline" The Powerline is a fast way to find the care you need including medical and dental referrals, Medicaid providers, low-cost prenatal or child health services, public health programs and other healthcare referrals. The Powerline has English and Spanish-speaking staff available from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. In Atlanta call 770-451-5501, or within Georgia call toll free at 1-800-822-2539. More information about the Powerline is available at http://hmhbga.org/powerline.htm.

Lnea Telefnica de Ayuda de Recursos Comunitarios "Powerline" La lnea Powerline es una manera rpida de encontrar la atencin que necesita, incluyendo referencias mdicas y odontolgicas, proveedores de Medicaid, servicios mdicos prenatales o infantiles econmicos, programas de salud pblica y otras referencias mdicas. La lnea Powerline dispone de personal angloparlante e hispanoparlante de 8:00 a.m. a 7:00 p.m., de lunes a viernes. Si se encuentra en Atlanta llame al 770-451-5501 o gratuitamente al 1-800822-2539 desde cualquier otro lugar de Georgia. Se encuentra disponible ms informacin sobre Powerline en http://hmhbga.org/powerline.htm.

Safe Place for Newborns The Georgia "Safe Place for Newborns Act of 2002", Official Code of Georgia Annotated 19-10A-1 (http://www.legis.state.ga.us/cgibin/gl_codes_detail.pl?code=19-10A-1) became effective August 13, 2002. This law allows a mother to leave her newborn baby without prosecution within seven days of birth at any hospital in Georgia. The newborn must be left with a hospital employee and the mother must leave her name and address. Additional information can be obtained at http://www.safeplacefornewborns.org/statefiles/ga.html or call the Newborn Lifeline Network 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, toll free 1-877-440-2229. Interpreters are available.

Lugar Seguro para los Recin Nacidos La Ley Sobre un Lugar Seguro para los Recin Nacidos de Georgia del ao 2002, Seccin 19-10A-1 del Cdigo Oficial Anotado de Georgia (http://www.legis.state.ga.us/cgibin/gl_codes_detail.pl?code=19-10A-1) entr en vigor el 13 de agosto de 2002. Esta ley le permite a una madre dejar a su beb con siete das o menos de nacido en cualquier hospital de Georgia sin ser enjuiciada. El recin nacido se debe dejar con un empleado del hospital y las madres deben dejar su nombre y direccin. Puede obtener informacin adicional en http://www.safeplacefornewborns.org/statefiles/ga.html o llamar gratuitamente a Newborn Lifeline Network al 1877-440-2229, 24 horas al da, 7 das a la semana. Se encuentran disponibles intrpretes.

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Mental Health The Georgia Department of Human Resources Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Addictive Diseases offers screening assessments for those seeking mental health or addictive disease services. If screening shows the need, a comprehensive evaluation will follow, leading to services by the appropriate agency. In other cases a referral to other services or agencies is provided.
Additional information about state mental health services, including emergency contact numbers, can be obtained at http://www.mhddad.dhr.georgia.gov.

Salud Mental La Divisin de Salud Mental, Discapacidades del Desarrollo y Enfermedades Adictivas del Departamento de Recursos Humanos de Georgia ofrece chequeos para aquellos que busquen servicios relacionados con la salud mental o las enfermedades adictivas. Si el chequeo comprueba que existe una necesidad se realizar una evaluacin completa, que conducir a la prestacin de servicios por parte de la agencia apropiada. En otros casos se proporcionar una referencia para otros servicios u otras agencias.
En http://www.mhddad.dhr.georgia.gov se puede obtener informacin adicional sobre los servicios de salud mental del estado, incluyendo los nmeros de contacto de emergencia.

Adoption As An Option Counseling and support services are a key part of adoption and are available from a number of adoption agencies, both public and private. Further information on adoption can be found at: The Office of Regulatory Services, DHR at
http://www.ors.dhr.state.ga.us (search child placing agencies)
The Georgia Association of Licensed Adoption Agencies at http://galaa.org/Members.htm
Child Welfare Research Institute http://www.childwelfare.com/Georgia_Adoption.htm
National Adoption Information Clearinghouse http://naic.acf.hhs.gov/general/nad/

La Adopcin como Opcin Los servicios de orientacin y apoyo son una parte clave de la adopcin y los ofrecen varias agencias de adopcin pblicas y privadas. En los siguientes lugares se puede obtener ms informacin sobre la adopcin: Oficina de Servicios Regulatorios del Departamento
de Recursos Humanos en http://www.ors.dhr.state.ga.us (busque las agencias de colocacin de nios)
The Georgia Association of Licensed Adoption Agencies en http://galaa.org/Members.htm
Child Welfare Research Institute http://www.childwelfare.com/Georgia_Adoption.htm
National Adoption Information Clearinghouse http://naic.acf.hhs.gov/general/nad/

Private Organizations Offering Alternatives to Abortion These organizations offer a variety of services to meet the needs of pregnant women. Services may include free pregnancy testing and other forms of assistance. These centers do not offer abortions or abortion referrals. Further information can be found at the OptionLine at http://optionline.org or by calling 1-800-395-4357.

Organizaciones Privadas que Ofrecen Alternativas al Aborto
Estas organizaciones ofrecen diversos servicios para satisfacer las necesidades de las mujeres embarazadas. Los servicios podran incluir pruebas gratuitas del embarazo y otras formas de ayuda. Estos centros no ofrecen abortos o referencias para el aborto. Se puede encontrar ms informacin en OptionLine en http://optionline.org o llamando al 1-800-395-4357.

Child Care and Educational Services Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning ensures that quality child care, early childhood education, and nutrition programs are available to Georgia's children from birth through age five and their families. To learn more about the services offered by Bright from the Start, including information on child care providers in your area, visit http://decal.state.ga.us or call 404-656-5957 or toll free 1-888-442-1135.

Servicios Educacionales y de Cuidado Infantil Bright from the Start: El Departamento de Cuidado y Aprendizaje Tempranos de Georgia garantiza que se ofrezcan a los nios de Georgia de cinco o menos aos de edad y sus familias programas de cuidado infantil, de educacin temprana y de nutricin de calidad. Para aprender ms sobre los servicios que ofrece el programa Bright from the Start, incluyendo la informacin sobre los proveedores de cuidado infantil en su rea, visite http://decal.state.ga.us o llame al 404-656-5957 o gratuitamente al 1-888-442-1135.

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Medical Assistance Benefits for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care You may qualify for financial help for medical care depending on your income. For people who qualify, programs such as the Right from the Start Medicaid (RSM) program may help pay your bills for a doctor, clinic, hospital and other related medical expenses for prenatal care, childbirth/delivery services and care for newborns. For information about RSM and to locate a RSM specialist in your area, visit the website at http://www.rsm.dhr.state.ga.us or call 1-800-809-7276.

Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal Quizs usted califique para la ayuda financiera para la asistencia mdica, dependiendo de sus ingresos. Los programas como "Right from the Start Medicaid" (RSM) podran ayudar a pagar los costos del mdico, la clnica, el hospital y otros gastos mdicos relacionados con el cuidado prenatal, el parto y el cuidado neonatal de las personas que califiquen. Visite el sitio web en http://www.rsm.dhr.state.ga.us o llame al 1-800-8097276 para obtener informacin sobre el programa Right from the Start Medicaid y localizar a uno de sus especialistas en su rea.

Public Health Your County Health Department provides a wide range of services for your community. Included are information and referrals, pregnancy tests, prenatal care referrals, well-child check-ups and developmental screening and immunizations. Locations of health departments in Georgia can be found at http://health.state.ga.us/regional/.

Salud Pblica El Departamento de Salud de su condado presta una amplia gama de servicios para su comunidad. Esto incluye informacin y referencias, pruebas del embarazo, referencias para el cuidado prenatal, chequeos del nio sano y del desarrollo, y vacunaciones. Las direcciones de los departamentos de salud de Georgia se pueden encontrar en http://health.state.ga.us/regional/.

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) The WIC Program is Public Health's supplemental food and nutrition program. This program provides nutrition education, vouchers for supplemental foods and referrals to other health and human services. The program is for lowincome pregnant women, breastfeeding and postpartum women and infants and young children who are at nutritional risk. Locate the nearest WIC office through your public health department or the WIC toll-free line at 1-800228-9173. Additional information is available at http://health.state.ga.us/programs/wic/.

Programa para Mujeres, Bebs y Nios El Programa para Mujeres, Bebs y Nios es un programa de alimentacin suplementaria y nutricin del Departamento de Salud Pblica. Este programa ofrece educacin sobre la nutricin, cupones para alimentos suplementarios, y referencias para otros servicios mdicos y humanos. El programa es para las mujeres de bajos ingresos embarazadas, que estn amamantando y que acaben de dar a luz, y los bebs y nios que corran un riesgo nutricional. Pngase en contacto con su departamento de salud pblica o llame a la lnea gratuita del Programa para Mujeres, Bebs y Nios al 1-800-2289173 para encontrar la oficina ms cercana del programa. En http://health.state.ga.us/programs/wic/ se encuentra disponible informacin adicional.

Head Start Head Start and Early Head Start are comprehensive child development programs that are child-focused and have the overall goal of increasing the school readiness of young children in low-income families. Further information about Head Start and the nearest Head Start Program can be found at http://georgiaheadstart.org/agencies.htm.

"Head Start" Los programas Head Start y Early Head Start son programas integrales de desarrollo infantil, que se concentran en los nios y tienen el objetivo general de aumentar la preparacin escolar de los nios pequeos de las familias de bajos ingresos. Se puede obtener ms informacin sobre Head Start y el programa Head Start ms cercano en http://georgiaheadstart.org/agencies.htm.

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Licensed Adoption Agencies

County Bibb Bibb Clarke Cobb Dekalb Dekalb Dekalb Dekalb Dekalb
Dekalb Dekalb
Douglas Forsyth Forsyth Fulton Fulton
Fulton
Fulton Fulton Fulton
Fulton
Fulton Fulton
Fulton Fulton
Gwinnett Gwinnett Hamilton
Hamilton
Lowndes
Muscogee
Richmond Richmond
Thomas Thomas
Towns
Walker

Name

Address

City

Adoption Blessings Worldwide, Inc

117 Manor Row

Macon

Covenant Care Services, Inc.

3950 Ridge Avenue

Macon

All God's Children, Inc.

1671 Meriweather Dr. Ste 101 Bogart

Adoption Planning, Inc.

2849 Paces Ferry Rd Ste 215

Atlanta

Georgia Agape, Inc.

3094 Mercer University Drive

Atlanta

Giving Tree Inc., The

1842 Clairmont Road

Decatur

Hope For Children, Inc.

24 Perimeter Ctr. E. Ste. 2400 Atlanta

ndent Adoption Center Of Georgia, Inc. 3774 Lavista Road Ste. 100

Tucker

International Childkind Foundation, Inc. Lds Social Services

1775 Briarwood Rd 4823 N. Royal Atlanta Drive

Atlanta Tucker

United Methodist Children's Home Of The N Ga Conf Options4adoption, Inc

500 S. Columbia Dr. 2930 Nightfall Terrace

Decatur Douglasville

Aaa Partners In Adoption, Inc.

2450 Atl. Hwy, #1204, Pine Cr. Cumming

Forsyth County Child Advocacy Center 1480 Bettis Tribble Gap Road

Cumming

Bethany Christian Services

6645 Peachtree Dunwoody Road Atlanta

Catholic Social Services, Inc. Adoption Program Chinese Children Adoption International Elina Adoption Services, Inc.

680 W. Peachtree St., Nw 5825 Glenridge Dr., Suite 126 310 Saddle Creek Dr.

Atlanta Atlanta Roswell

Families First, Inc- Cpa

1105 W. Peachtree Street, Ne Atlanta

Genesis Adoptions
Georgia Baptist Children's Homes & Fam Minist, Inc Illien Adoptions International, Inc.

1000 Windward Concourse Suite Alpharetta

110

505 Waterworks Rd.

Palmetto

1250 Piedmont Avenue Ne

Atlanta

Jewish Family And Career Services, Inc. Lutheran Ministries Of Georgia

4549 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road Atlanta 2987 Clairmont Road, Suite 150 Atlanta

Roots...Planting Seeds To Secure Our 1777 Phoenix Pkwy., Suite 108

Future, Inc

One World Adoption Services, Inc.

420-B S Hill Street

College Park Buford

World Partners Adoptions, Inc.

2205 Summit Oaks Court

Lawrenceville

Bethany Christian Services Of Tennessee, Inc. Greater Chattanooga Christian Services Raintree Village, Inc- The Children's Home Edgewood Baptist Church- New Beginning Adoption Family Counseling Center, Csra, Inc.

400 S. Germantown Rd. 744 Mccallie Avenue Ste. 329 3757 Johnston Road 1316 Wynnton Court, Suite A 630 Ellis Street

Chattanooga Chattanooga Valdosta Columbus Augusta

Georgia Youth Advocate Program, Inc... Christian Homes, Inc

343 Telfair Street 2020 N Main Street

Augusta Pavo

Open Door Adoption Agency, The
Adopt An Angel International Corporation Mercy's Chosen Children, Inc.

218 East Jackson Street Po Box 4 243 Big Sky Drive

Thomasville Hiawassee

201 East Avenue

Lafayette

State Zip GA 31210 GA 31210 GA 30622 GA 30339 GA 30341 GA 30033 GA 30346 GA 30084 GA 30329

Telephone
478-475-4990 706-316-2421 770-437-1907 770-452-9995 404-633-3383 770-391-1511 404-321-6900 404-248-1980

GA 30084 770-939-2121 GA 30030 404-327-5820

GA 30135 770-465-2687 GA 30040 770-844-2080 GA 30040 678-208-1908 GA 30328 770-455-7111 GA 30308 404-881-6571

GA 30328 404-250-0055

GA 30076 770-650-0730 GA 30309 404-853-2806 GA 30005 678-393-7300

GA 30268 770-463-8645

GA 30309 404-815-1599 GA 30338 770-677-9300

GA 30329 404-607-7126 GA 30349 770-907-7770

GA 30518 678-714-6612 GA 30043 770-962-7860 TN 37411 423-622-7360

TN 37403 423-499-9535

GA 31601 229-559-5944

GA 31906 706-571-3346

GA 30901 706-722-6512 GA 30901 706-722-6824

GA 31778 229-859-2654 GA 31799 229-228-6339

GA 30546 706-896-5094

GA 30728 423-595-4408

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Private Agencies Offering Alternatives to Abortion

Albany
Alpha CPC 2214 Whispering Pines Road Albany, Georgia 31707 229-431-2343

Baxley
Baxley CPC 679 Fair Street Baxley, Georgia 30513 912-367-5454

Birthright of Albany 413 Lucile Street Albany, Georgia 31707 229-883-5433
Alpharetta
Beacon of Hope Center 9855 Nesbit Ferry Road Alpharetta, Georgia 30022 678-336-3270
Americus
Americus CPC 1620 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Americus, Georgia 31719 229-928-2802
Athens
Athens Pregnancy Center 2350 Prince Avenue, Suite 8 Athens, Georgia 30606 706-353-2117
Covenant Care Services 337 South Milledge Ave, Butler Building Suite 113 Athens, Georgia 30605 706-546-7267
Atlanta
Atlanta Care Center 4840 Roswell Road SE, D100 Atlanta, Georgia 30342 404-262-2273
Bethany Christian Services 15 Dunwoody Park, Suite 200 Atlanta, Georgia 30338 770-455-7111
Birthright Of Atlanta 3424 Hardee Avenue Atlanta, Georgia 30341 770-451-2273
Hope for Children, Inc. 24 Perimeter Center E, Suite 2400 Atlanta, Georgia 30346 800-522-2913
Catholic Social Services 680 West Peachtree Street Atlanta, Georgia 30367 404-881-6571
Augusta
Augusta Care Pregnancy Center 1298 1/2 Broad Street Augusta, Georgia 30901 706-724-5531

Blairsville
Appalachian Area CPC 169 Kinsey Street Blairsville, Georgia 30514 706-745-7518
Brunswick
Pregnancy Center of Coastal GA 3548 Community Road Brunswick, Georgia 30520 912-267-1100
Buford Mercy Tree Ministries 3280 McEver Rd Ste 103 Buford, GA 30518
Calhoun
Calhoun CPC 200 East Belmont Drive Calhoun, Georgia 30701 706-625-5768
Carnesville Franklin Life 171 Bowersville Road Carnesville, Georgia 30521 706-384-5081
Carrollton Carroll Save-A-Life 514 Tanner Street Carrollton, Georgia 30117 770-832-0256
Cartersville
Bartow Co. Women's Res. Center 20 Douglas Street Cartersville, Georgia 30120 770-382-7224
Cleveland
White County Life 19 E. Jarraid Street, Suite A Cleveland, Georgia 30528 706-219-1678
Columbus
Bethany Christian Services 5210 Armour Road, Suite 200 Columbus, Georgia 31904 706-576-5766
Columbus CPC 1300 Wynnton Court Columbus, Georgia 31906 706-322-5024

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Conyers
Refuge Crisis Pregnancy Center 954 South Main Street, Suite 115 Conyers, Georgia 30012 770-922-5939
Cornelia
Habersham Life 215 Hodges Street Cornelia, Georgia 30531 706-776-5225
Cumming
Whispering Hope 133 Samaritan Drive, Suite 4 Cumming, Georgia 30040 770-889-9070
Dahlonega
Dahlonega Care Center 353 Grove Street North Dahlonega, Georgia 30533 706-867-7452
Dalton
Dalton CPC 711 South Hamilton Street Dalton, Georgia 30721 706-276-1050
Danielsville
Madison County CPC 706-795-5012
Doraville
Doraville PRC 5935 New Peachtree Road Doraville, Georgia 30340 770-451-1030
Douglasville
Douglasville PRC 7421 Douglas Blvd, Suite J Douglasville, Georgia 30135 770-920-1000
Dublin
Dublin Sav-A-Life 701 Euclid Avenue Dublin, Georgia 31021 478-275-9500
Elberton
Elbert Life 132 Herald Street Elberton, Georgia 30635
Elijay
Gilmer Pregnancy Center 288 Dalton Street Elijay, Georgia 30540 706-276-1945

Fayetteville
PRC of Fayetteville 116 Bethea Road, Suite 306 Fayetteville, Georgia 30214 770-719-2288
Forsyth
Pregnancy Center of Monroe City 13 North Lee Street Forsyth, Georgia 30129 478-994-3173
Gainesville
Gainesville Care Center 434 Green Street Gainesville, Georgia 30501 770-535-1413
Griffin
The Caring House 127 North 13th Street Griffin, Georgia 30224 770-229-4474
Hapeville
Advice & Aid Pregnancy Center 411 King Arnold Street Hapeville, Georgia 30354 404-763-4357
Hartwell
Hart Life 121 Victory Street Hartwell, Georgia 30643 706-376-1700
Hiram
Paulding Pregnancy Center 1899 Lake Road, Suite 120 Hiram, Georgia 30141 678-363-9255
Jackson
New Creation Pregnancy Center P.O Box 1793 Jackson, Georgia 30233 770-504-0105
Jasper
Pickens Crisis Pregnancy Center 1549 E Church Street Jasper, Georgia 30143 706-692-6303
Jefferson
Hope Resource Center 90 College Street Jefferson, Georgia 30549 706-367-5299
Jessup
Care Net 1247 South First Street Jessup, Georgia 31545 912-588-0010
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Jonesboro
Pregnancy Care Center 530 Parkwood Way, Suite C Jonesboro, Georgia 30236 770-477-1501
Kingsland
Care Net PC of Coastal Georgia 130 North Grosf Road, Suite 107 Kingsland, Georgia 31548 912-729-8842
LaFayette
A+ Women's Care 367 Warren Road LaFayette, Georgia 30728 706-639-1889
LaGrange
Pregnancy Center of La Grange 300 Harwell Avenue LaGrange, Georgia 302407 706-884-3833
Lawrenceville
Pregnancy Resource Center of Gwinnett 501 Crownpointe Way Lawrenceville, Georgia 30045 770-338-1622
Loganville
Center of Hope 2210 Highway 81 Loganville, Georgia 30052 770-466-3900
Macon
Covenant Care Services Inc 3950 Ridge Avenue Macon, Georgia 31210 478-475-4990
Nazereth Home 538 Orange Street Macon, Georgia 31202 478-746-9803
Sav-A-Life Care Center 112 Pierce Avenue Macon, Georgia 31204 478-755-1343

Marietta
Cobb Pregnancy Services 47 Gramling Street, SE Marietta, Georgia 30008 770-590-9361
Women's Pregnancy Center 1545 Powers Ferry Road SE Marietta, Georgia 30067 770-953-1972
McDonough
PRC of Henry County 3843 Jodeco Road McDonough, Georgia 30253 770-957-8288
Milledgeville
Oconee Area Pregnancy Center 1508 North Columbia Street Milledgeville, Georgia 31061 478-452-7376
Moultrie
Hope House P.O. Box 794 Moultrie, Georgia 31776 229-985-4673
Newnan
Coweta Pregnancy Services 29 Brown Street Newnan, Georgia 30263 770-251-7158
Palmetto
TLC2 Maternity Home 9250 Hutchinson Ferry Road Palmetto, Georgia 30268 770-463-3344
Perry
Pregnancy Center of Perry 1104 Meeting Street Perry, Georgia 31069 478-988-8199
Rockmart
Life Choices CPC 17 West Central Avenue Rockmart, Georgia 31768 770-684-4207

Rome
Rome Pregnancy Center 100 Redmond Road, NW Rome, Georgia 30162 706-235-6833
Savannah
Savannah Care Center 105 East 34th Street Savannah, Georgia 31402 912-236-1030
Living Vine 535 East 54th Street Savannah, Georgia 31405 912-352-9998
Social Circle
Brighter Day Ministries 20 Old Social Circle Road Social Circle, Georgia 30025
Statesboro
CPC of Statesboro 220 East Main Street, Apt. C Statesboro, Georgia 30458 912-764-4304
Summerville
North Georgia CPC 142 Economy Street Summerville, Georgia 30747 706-857-1457
Thomaston
Heritage Crisis Pregnancy Center 104 1/2 North Green Street Thomaston, Georgia 30286 706-647-8743
Tifton
PCC of Tift Area 621 Virginia Avenue Tifton, Georgia 31793 229-382-4491
Toccoa
Toccoa Life 406 West Doyle Street Toccoa, Georgia 30577 706-886-0177

Trenton
Birthright of Trenton 12444 North Main Street Trenton, Georgia 30752 421-596-7856
Tucker
Safehouse Pregnancy Care Center 4315 Cowan Road Tucker, Georgia 30084 770-938-2000
Valdosta
Birthright Of Valdosta 612 Baytree Road, Suite B Valdosta, Georgia 31603 229-244-5433
Preg. Support Clinic of Valdosta 206 West Gordon Street Valdosta, Georgia 31603 229-333-0080
Waycross
Birthright Of Waycross 1509 Alice Street Waycross, Georgia 31501 912-283-8333
Winder
Come Alive of Barrow 38 South Broad Street Winder, Georgia 30680 770-867-3000
Woodstock
Hope Center P. O. Box 384. 9740 Main Street, Suite 120 Woodstock, Georgia 30188 770-924-0864

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Georgia Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies 2004-2005
Child Care Resource and Referral of Northwest Georgia at Cartersville 913 N. Tennessee Street, Suite 202, Cartersville, GA 30120 Christi Breedlove (770) 387-0828 or 1-800-308-1825 Fax: (678) 721-6676 Email Address: christi.breedlove@qualitycareforchildrennwga.org Bartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Fannin, Floyd, Gilmer, Gordon, Haralson, Murray, Paulding, Pickens, Polk, Walker, Whitfield. 15 Counties
Child Care Resource and Referral of Northeast Georgia at Gainesville PO Box 1358, Gainesville, GA 30503 Pat Nodine (770) 718-3819 or 1-800-793-6383 Fax: (770) 718-3923 Email Address: pnodine@gc.peachnet.edu Banks, Dawson, Franklin, Forsyth, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, White, and Union. 13 Counties
Child Care Resource and Referral of Metro Atlanta 50 Executive Park South, Suite 5015, Atlanta, GA 30329 Pam Runkle (404) 479-4233 or 1-877-722-2445 Fax: (404) 479-4166 Email Address: pam.runkle@qualitycareforchildren.org Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Dekalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Rockdale. 10 Counties
Child Care Resource and Referral of West Central Georgia at Thomaston 115 East Main Street, Thomaston, GA 30286 Mary Jackson (706) 646-6215 or 1-800-613-8546 Fax (706) 646-6302 Email Address: mjackson@flintrivertech.edu Butts, Carroll, Coweta, Heard, Lamar, Meriwether, Pike, Spalding, Troup, Upson 10 Counties
Child Care Resource and Referral of Northeast Georgia at Athens 452 Prince Avenue, Athens, GA 30601 Jean Gowen (706) 353-1313 or 1-800-924-5085 Fax (706) 353-1375 Email Address: ccrrdir@communityconnection211.com Barrow, Clarke, Elbert, Greene, Jackson, Jasper, Madison, Morgan, Newton, Oconee, Ogelthorpe, Walton 12 Counties
Child Care Resource and Referral of Central Georgia at Macon 277 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Ste 104, Macon, GA 31201 Faye Bullard (478) 752-7800 or 1-800-558-4804 Fax (478) 752-7796 Email Address: faye.bullard@qualitycareforchildrenmacon.org Bibb, Baldwin, Crawford, Houston, Jones, Monroe, Peach, Pulaski, Putnam, Twiggs, Wilkinson 11 Counties
Child Care Resource and Referral of East Georgia at Augusta 1054 Claussen Road, Ste. 306, Augusta, GA 30907 Julie Phillips (706) 736-2122 or 1-877-228-3566 Fax (706) 736-2188 Email Address: jphillips@lsga.org Burke, Columbia, Glasock, Hancock, Jefferson, Jenkins, Lincoln, McDuffie, Richmond, Taliaferro, Warren, Washington, Wilkes, Screven 14 Counties

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Georgia Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies 2004-2005
Child Care Resource and Referral of West Georgia at Columbus 4225 University Avenue, Columbus, GA 31907 Cindy Spann (706) 569-3109 or 1-800-650-2102 Fax: (706) 562-1585 Email Address: spann_cindy@colstate.edu Chattahoochee, Clay, Harris, Marion, Muscogee, Quitman, Stewart, Talbot 8 Counties
Child Care Resource and Referral of West Georgia at Americus 802 Ashby Street, Americus, GA 31709 Audrey Ewing (229) 928-3499 or 1-800-465-0414 Fax (229) 928-1986 Email Address: aewing@visionsforsumter.com Crisp, Dooley, Macon, Randolph, Schley, Sumter, Taylor, Webster 8 Counties
Child Care Resource and Referral of East Central Georgia of Swainsboro Tech 346 Kite Road, Swainsboro, GA 30401 Kay Wilson (478) 289-2275 or 1-877-495-9188 Fax (478) 289-2276 Email Address: kwilson@swainsborotech.edu Satellite Location: 300 Calhoun Street, Dublin, GA 31021 (478) 274-1362 or 1-800-300-2316 Appling, Beckley, Candler, Dodge, Emanuel, Jeff Davis, Johnson, Laurens, Montgomery, Telfair, Toombs, Treutlen, Wayne, Wilcox, Wheeler, Evans, Tatnall 17 Counties
Stepping Stones Child Care Resource and Referral of Southwest Georgia at Albany 2429 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707 Soraya Kimbrel (229) 430-6868 or 1-866-833-3552 Fax (229) 430-6968 Email Address: kimbrels@darton.edu Baker, Calhoun, Colquitt, Decatur, Dougherty, Early, Grady, Lee, Miller, Mitchell, Seminole, Terrell, Thomas, Worth 14 Counties
Child Care Resource and Referral of South Central Georgia at Tifton PO Box 243, 1019 Love Ave, Tifton, GA 31793 Missy Sunday (229) 382-9919 or 1-888-893-4582 Fax (229) 382-3749 Email Address: msunday@kac-ccrr.org Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Cook, Echols, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes, Tift, Turner 10 Counties
Concerted Services, Inc. Child Care Resource and Referral of South Central Georgia at Waycross 1235-B McDonald Street, Waycross, GA 31501 Deborah Kinlaw (912) 338-9000 or 1-877-child79 Fax (912) 338-9888 Email Address: de@wayxcable.com Atkinson, Bacon, Brantley, Charlton, Clinch, Coffee, Pierce, Ware 8 Counties
Child Care Resource and Referral of Coastal Georgia at Brunswick PO Box 2899, Brunswick, GA 31521 Melissa Silva (912) 262-9248 or 1-800-834-9803 Fax (912) 262-9819 Email Address: ccrrbrunswick@bellsouth.net Satellite Location: Savannah, GA (912) 925-7575 Fax (912) 925-7585 Camden, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, Chatham, Bryan, Bulloch, Effingham 9 Counties

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Appling

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Appling County Health Department 34 Walnut Street P.O. Box 37 Baxley, GA 31515 912-366-1002
Public Health Salud Pblica
Appling County Health Department 34 Walnut Street P.O. Box 37 Baxley, GA 31515 912-367-4601
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Appling County WIC Office 34 Walnut Street P.O. Box 37 Baxley, GA 31515 912-367-4601
Head Start Head Start
Concerted Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1965 Waycross, GA 31502 912-285-6083

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles
Appling County DFCS Office 1160 West Parker Street Baxley, GA 31515 912-366-1010

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Atkinson

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Atkinson County Health Department 818-A East Austin Street Room 135 Pearson, GA 31642 912-338-5291
Public Health Salud Pblica
Atkinson County Health Department 818-A East Austin Street P.O. Drawer 218 Pearson, GA 31642 912-422-3332
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Atkinson County WIC Office 818-A East Austin Street P.O. Drawer 218 Pearson, GA 31642 912-422-3332
Head Start Head Start
Concerted Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1965 Waycross, GA 31502 912-285-6083

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Atkinson County DFCS Office

204 East Legion Avenue

P.O. Drawer 278

Pearson, GA 31642

912-422-3242

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Bacon

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Bacon County Health Department 101 North Wayne Street Alma, GA 31510 912-632-6201

Public Health Salud Pblica
Bacon County Health Department 101 North Wayne Street P.O. Box 116 Alma, GA 31510 912-632-4712
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Bacon County WIC Office 101 North Wayne Street P.O. Box 116 Alma, GA 31510 912-632-4712
Head Start Head Start
Concerted Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1965 Waycross, GA 31502 912-285-6083

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Bacon County DFCS Office

417 South Dixon Street

P.O. Box 477

Alma, GA 31510

912-632-8375

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Baker

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Mitchell County Children and Youth 118 South Harney P.O. Box 693 Camilla, GA 31730 229-522-3570

Public Health Salud Pblica

Baker County Health Department 100 Sunset Boulevard P.O. Box 365 Newton, GA 39870 229-734-5226

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios

Baker County WIC Office 100 Sunset Boulevard P.O. Box 365 Newton, GA 39870 229-734-5226

Head Start Head Start

Southwest Georgia CAC - Child Development Head Start P.O. Box 3728 Moultrie, GA 31776 229-985-3610

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Baker County DFCS Office

101 Sunset Boulevard

P.O. Box 540

Newton, GA 39870

229-734-5247

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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Baldwin

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Medical Arts Building 811 North Cobb Street Milledgeville, GA 31061 478-445-8272

Public Health Salud Pblica
Baldwin County Health Department 953 Barrows Ferry Road P.O. Box 459 Milledgeville, GA 31061 478-445-4264
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Baldwin County WIC Office 953 Barrows Ferry Road P.O. Box 459 Milledgeville, GA 31061 478-445-4264
Head Start Head Start
Baldwin County Head Start 100 North ABC Drive Milledgeville, GA 31601 478-457-2461

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Baldwin County DFCS Office

154 Robinson Mill Road

P.O. Box 430

Milledgeville, GA 31061

478-445-4135

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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14

Banks

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Banks County Health Department 667 Thompson Street Homer, GA 30547 706-677-2296

Public Health Salud Pblica
Banks County Health Department 667 Thompson Street Homer, GA 30547 706-677-2296

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Banks County WIC Office 667 Thompson Street Homer, GA 30547 706-677-2296

Head Start Head Start

Ninth District Opportunity Incorporated Early Head Start P.O. Drawer L Gainesville, GA 30503 770-532-3191

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Banks County DFCS Office

423 Evans Street

P.O. Box 159

Homer, GA 30547

706-677-2272

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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15

Barrow

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Barrrow Community Hospital 315 North Broad Street Winder, GA 30680 770-867-1729

Public Health Salud Pblica
Barrow County Health Department 233 East Broad Street Suite A P.O. Drawer 1099 Winder, GA 30680 770-307-3011
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Barrow County WIC Office 233 East Broad Street Suite A P.O. Drawer 1099 Winder, GA 30680 770-307-3011
Head Start Head Start
ACTION, Inc. P.O. Box 1072 Athens, GA 30603 706-546-8330

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Barrow County DFCS Office

16 Lee Street

P.O. Box 546

Winder, GA 30680

770-868-4222

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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16

Bartow

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Cartersville Health Department 100 Zena Drive SE Cartersville, GA 30120 770-387-3891

Public Health Salud Pblica
Bartow County Health Department 100 Zena Drive SE P.O. Box 665 Cartersville, GA 30121 770-382-1920
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Bartow County WIC Office 100 Zena Drive SE P.O. Box 665 Cartersville, GA 30121 770-382-1920
Head Start Head Start
Tallatoona EOA Incorporated Head Start P.O. Box 1480 Cartersville, GA 30120 770-382-5388

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Bartow County DFCS Office

47 Brooks Drive

P.O. Box 818

Cartersville, GA 30120

770-387-3710

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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17

Ben Hill

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
RSM Project Office 400 East Atlamaha Street Fitzgerald, GA 31750 229-426-5201

Public Health Salud Pblica
Ben Hill County Health Department 251 Appomattox Road P.O. Box 188 Fitzgerald, GA 31750 229-426-5288
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Ben Hill County WIC Office 251 Appomattox Road P.O. Box 188 Fitzgerald, GA 31750 229-426-5288
Head Start Head Start
Coastal Plain Area EOA Head Start 2100 North 2110 North Patterson Street, Suite B Valdosta, GA 31602 229-244-5883

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles
Ben Hill County DFCS Office 124 South Grant Street Fitzgerald, GA 31750 229-426-5300

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias

18

Berrien

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Berrien County Health Department 600-A South Jefferson Street Nashville, GA 31639 229-386-7335

Public Health Salud Pblica
Berrien County Health Department 600-A South Jefferson Street P.O. Box 275 Nashville, GA 31639 229-686-5411
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Berrien County WIC Office 600-A South Jefferson Street P.O. Box 275 Nashville, GA 31639 229-686-5411
Head Start Head Start
Coastal Plain Area EOA Head Start 2100 North 2110 North Patterson Street, Suite B Valdosta, GA 31602 229-244-5883

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Berrien County DFCS Office

301 South Jefferson Street

P.O. Box 5008

Nashville, GA 31639

229-686-5568

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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19

Bibb

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Bibb County Health Department 171 Emery Highway Macon, GA 31217 912-752-1034

Public Health Salud Pblica
Bibb County Health Department 171 Emery Highway Macon, GA 31217 478-745-0411

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Bibb County WIC Office 171 Emery Highway Macon, GA 31217 478-745-0411

Head Start Head Start
Macon-Bibb County EOCI Head Start 1680B Broadway Macon, GA 31201 478-750-9119

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles
Bibb County DFCS Office 456 Oglethorpe Street Macon, GA 31201 478-751-6051

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias

20

Bleckley

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Bleckley County Health Department 102 South East Eighth Street Cochran, GA 31014 478-934-6590

Public Health Salud Pblica
Bleckley County Health Department 102 South East Eighth Street Cochran, GA 31014 478-934-6590

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Bleckley County WIC Office 102 South East Eighth Street Cochran, GA 31014 478-934-6590

Head Start Head Start
Middle Georgia CAA Head Start P.O. Box 2286 Warner Robbins, GA 31099 478-922-4464

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Bleckley County DFCS Office

401 Peacock Street

P.O. Box 499

Cochran, GA 31014

478-934-3172

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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21

Brantley

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
RSM Project Office 1766 Memorial Drive, Suite 9 Waycross, GA 31501 912-449-1880

Public Health Salud Pblica
Brantley County Health Department 115 Florida Avenue P.O. Box 603 Nahunta, GA 31553 912-462-6165
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Brantley County WIC Office 115 Florida Avenue P.O. Box 603 Nahunta, GA 31553 912-462-6165
Head Start Head Start
Concerted Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1965 Waycross, GA 31502 912-285-6083

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Brantley County DFCS Office

127 Bryan Street

P.O. Box 308

Nahunta, GA 31553

912-462-6171

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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22

Brooks

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Brooks County Health Department 500 East Courtland Avenue Quitman, GA 31643 229-263-5326

Public Health Salud Pblica
Brooks County Health Department 500 East Courtland Avenue P.O. Box 447 Quitman, GA 31643 229-263-7585
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Brooks County WIC Office 500 East Courtland Avenue P.O. Box 447 Quitman, GA 31643 229-263-7585
Head Start Head Start
Coastal Plain Area EOA Head Start 2100 North 2110 North Patterson Street, Suite B Valdosta, GA 31602 229-244-5883

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles
Brooks County DFCS Office 201 South Barnes Street Quitman, GA 31643 229-263-7567

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias

23

Bryan

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
RSM Project Office 38 Courtland Street, Suite D Statesboro, GA 30458 912-653-4196

Public Health Salud Pblica

Bryan County Health Department 430 Ledford Street P.O. Box 9 Pembroke, GA 31321 912-653-4331

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios

Bryan County WIC Office 430 Ledford Street P.O. Box 9 Pembroke, GA 31321 912-653-4331

Head Start Head Start

Coastal Georgia Area CAA, Incorporated Head Start P.O. Box 1016 Brunswick, GA 31521 912-264-3281

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Bryan County DFCS Office

51 North Courthouse Street

P.O. Box 398

Pembroke, GA 31321

912-653-2805

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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24

Bulloch

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
East Georgia Regional Medical Center Women's Pavilion 1499 Fair Road Statesboro, GA 30458 912-871-1167
Public Health Salud Pblica
Bulloch County Health Department 1 West Altman Street P.O. Box 2009 Statesboro, GA 30458 912-764-3800
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Bulloch County WIC Office 1 West Altman Street P.O. Box 2009 Statesboro, GA 30458 912-764-3800
Head Start Head Start
Central Savannah River EOA Head Start P.O. Box 10104 Augusta, GA 30903 706-722-0493

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Bulloch County DFCS Office

41 Pulaski Highway

P.O. Box 1103

Statesboro, GA 30459

912-871-1333

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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25

Burke

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Burke County Hospital 351 Liberty Waynesboro, GA 30830 706-554-0213

Public Health Salud Pblica
Burke County Health Department 114 Dogwood Drive P.O. Box 238 Waynesboro, GA 30830 706-554-3456
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Burke County WIC Office 114 Dogwood Drive P.O. Box 238 Waynesboro, GA 30830 706-554-3456
Head Start Head Start
Central Savannah River EOA Head Start P.O. Box 10104 Augusta, GA 30903 706-722-0493

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Burke County DFCS Office

729 West 6th Street

P.O. Box 390

Waynesboro, GA 30830

706-554-7751

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias

26

Butts

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
RSM Project Office 610 South 8th Street Griffin, GA 30224 770-228-7250

Public Health Salud Pblica
Butts County Health Department 463 Ernest Biles Drive Suite A Jackson, GA 30233 770-504-2231

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Butts County WIC Office 463 Ernest Biles Drive Suite A Jackson, GA 30233 770-504-2231

Head Start Head Start

McIntosh Trail Early Childhood Development Council, Incorporated 565 Recreation Drive Jackson, GA 30233 770-775-0224

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles
Butts County DFCS Office 178 Earnest Biles Drive Jackson, GA 30223 770-504-2200

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias

27

Calhoun

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
RSM Project Office P.O. Box 567 Albany, GA 31702 229-420-1017

Public Health Salud Pblica

Calhoun County Health Department 29040 West Bermuda N. P.O. Box 57 Morgan, GA 39866 229-849-2515

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios

Calhoun County WIC Office 29040 West Bermuda N. P.O. Box 57 Morgan, GA 39866 229-849-2515

Head Start Head Start

Southwest Georgia CAC - Child Development Head Start P.O. Box 3728 Moultrie, GA 31776 229-985-3610

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Calhoun County DFCS Office

28239 Main Street

P.O. Box 9

Morgan, GA 39866

229-849-5100

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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28

Camden

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Camden County Health Department 600 N. Charles Gillman Jr. Ave. Kingsland, GA 31548 912-729-1202

Public Health Salud Pblica
Camden County Health Department 600 N. Charles Gillman Jr. Ave. Kingsland, GA 31548 912-729-4554

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Camden County WIC Office 600 N. Charles Gillman Jr. Ave. Kingsland, GA 31548 912-729-4554

Head Start Head Start

Coastal Georgia Area CAA, Incorporated Head Start P.O. Box 1016 Brunswick, GA 31521 912-264-3281

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Camden County DFCS Office

1300 Charles Gilman Jr. Avenue

P.O. Box 68

Kingsland, GA 31548

912-729-4583

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias

29

Candler

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Candler County Health Department 428 North Rountree Street Metter, GA 30439 912-685-2821

Public Health Salud Pblica
Candler County Health Department 428 North Rountree Street P.O. Box 205 Metter, GA 30439 912-685-5765
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Candler County WIC Office 428 North Rountree Street P.O. Box 205 Metter, GA 30439 912-685-5765
Head Start Head Start
Concerted Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1965 Waycross, GA 31502 912-285-6083

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Candler County DFCS Office

750 South Leroy Street

P.O. Box 46

Metter, GA 30439

912-685-2163

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias

30

Carroll

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
RSM Project Office c/o Pathways Behavioral Services 153 Independence Drive Carrollton, GA 30116 770-830-2141
Public Health Salud Pblica
Carroll County Health Department 1004 Newman Road Carrollton, GA 30116 770-836-6667

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Carroll County WIC Office 1004 Newman Road Carrollton, GA 30116 770-836-6667

Head Start Head Start
Community Action for Improvement 1380 LaFayette Parkway LaGrange, GA 30241 706-844-6947

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles
Carroll County DFCS Office 165 Independence Drive Carrollton, GA 30116 770-830-2050

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias

31

Catoosa

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Catoosa County Health Department 145 Catoosa Circle Ringgold, GA 30736 706-935-8336

Public Health Salud Pblica
Catoosa County Health Department 145 Catoosa Circle P.O. Box 1427 Ringgold, GA 30736 706-935-2366
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Catoosa County WIC Office 145 Catoosa Circle P.O. Box 1427 Ringgold, GA 30736 706-935-2366
Head Start Head Start
Family Resource Agency 403 Chickamauga Avenue, Suite 201 Rossville, GA 30741 706-861-0105

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Catoosa County DFCS Office

7195 Nashville Street

P. O. Box 58

Ringgold, GA 30736

706-935-2368

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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32

Charlton

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
RSM Project Office 1766 Memorial Drive, Suite 9 Waycross, GA 31501 912-449-1880

Public Health Salud Pblica
Charlton County Health Department 1209 North 3rd Street Folkston, GA 31537 912-496-2561

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Charlton County WIC Office 1209 North 3rd Street Folkston, GA 31537 912-496-2561

Head Start Head Start
Concerted Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1965 Waycross, GA 31502 912-285-6083

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Charlton County DFCS Office

401 West Oak Street

P.O. Box 395

Folkston, GA 31537

912-496-2527

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias

33

Chatham

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
RSM Project Office 38 Courtland Street, Suite D Statesboro, GA 30458 912-653-4196

Public Health Salud Pblica

Chatham County Health Department 2011 Eisenhower Drive P.O. Box 14257 Savannah, GA 31406 912-356-2441

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios

Chatham County WIC Office 2011 Eisenhower Drive P.O. Box 14257 Savannah, GA 31406 912-356-2441

Head Start Head Start

Chatham County Area Incorporated P.O. Box 1353 618 West Anderson Street Savannah, GA 31402 912-238-2965

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Chatham County DFCS Office

761 Wheaton Street

P.O. Box 2566

Savannah, GA 31498

912-651-2211

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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34

Chattahoochee

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
RSM Project Office P.O. Box 5727 Columbus, GA 31906 706-649-1234

Public Health Salud Pblica
Chattahoochee County Health Department 213 McNaughton Street Cusseta, GA 31805 706-989-3663

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Chattahoochee County WIC Office 213 McNaughton Street Cusseta, GA 31805 706-989-3663

Head Start Head Start
Enrichment Services Program (ESP) 900 Linwood Boulevard Columbus, GA 31902 706-649-1615

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles
Chattahoochee County DFCS Office 209 McNaughton Street Cusseta, GA 31805 706-989-3681

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias

35

Chattooga

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Floyd County Health Department 315 West 10th Street Rome, GA 30161 706-802-5226

Public Health Salud Pblica
Chattooga County Health Department 60 Farrar Drive P.O. Box 203 Summerville, GA 30747 706-857-3471
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Chattooga County WIC Office 60 Farrar Drive P.O. Box 203 Summerville, GA 30747 706-857-3471
Head Start Head Start
Family Resource Agency 403 Chickamauga Avenue, Suite 201 Rossville, GA 30741 706-861-0105

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles
Chattooga County DFCS Office 102 Hwy 48 Summerville, GA 30747 706-857-0817

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias

36

Cherokee

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Woodstock Health Department 7545 North Main Street, Suite 100 Woodstock, GA 30188 770-591-6880

Public Health Salud Pblica
Cherokee County Health Department 1219 Univeter Road Canton, GA 30114 706-345-7371

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Cherokee County WIC Office 1219 Univeter Road Canton, GA 30114 706-345-7371

Head Start Head Start

Ninth District Opportunity Incorporated Early Head Start P.O. Drawer L Gainesville, GA 30503 770-532-3191

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Cherokee County DFCS Office

105 Lamar Haley Parkway

P.O. Box 826

Canton, GA 30169

770-720-3610

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias

37

Clarke
Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
RSM Project Office c/o Social Work Services 1199 Prince Avenue Athens, GA 30601 706-367-3142
Saint Mary's Hospital 1230 Baxter Street Athens, GA 30606 706-367-3142
Public Health Salud Pblica
Clarke County Health Department 345 North Harris Street Athens, GA 30601 706-542-8600
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Clarke County WIC Office 345 North Harris Street Athens, GA 30601 706-542-8600
Head Start Head Start
Clarke County School District Programs for Young Children Early Head Start 440 Dearing Extension Athens, GA 30606 706-357-5239

Head Start Head Start
ACTION, Inc. P.O. Box 1072 Athens, GA 30603 706-546-8330
Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles
Clarke County DFCS Office 284 North Avenue P.O. Box 1887 Athens, GA 30603 706-227-7000

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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Clay

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Buena Vista Family Clinic Highway 41 North P.O. Box 106 Buena Vista, GA 31803 229-649-6122
Public Health Salud Pblica
Clay County Health Department 201 Wilson Street Fort Gaines, GA 39851 229-768-2355

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Clay County WIC Office 201 Wilson Street Fort Gaines, GA 39851 229-768-2355

Head Start Head Start
Enrichment Services Program (ESP) 900 Linwood Boulevard Columbus, GA 31902 706-649-1615

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Clay County DFCS Office

202 Wilson Street

P.O. Box 189

Fort Gaines, GA 39851

229-768-2511

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39

Clayton
Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Good Shepard Clinic 6392 Murphy Drive Morrow, GA 30260 770-473-2143
RSM Project Office 409 Arrowhead Boulevard, Suite C-7 Jonesboro, GA 30236 770-473-2143
Public Health Salud Pblica
Clayton County Health Department 1380 Southlake Plaza Drive Morrow, GA 30260 770-961-1330
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Clayton County WIC Office 1380 Southlake Plaza Drive Morrow, GA 30260 770-961-1330
Head Start Head Start
Clayton County Head Start P.O. Box 1808 Forest Park, GA 30298 404-363-6710

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles
Clayton County DFCS Office 877 Battlecreek Road Jonesboro, GA 30236 770-473-2300

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40

Clinch

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
RSM Project Office 1766 Memorial Drive, Suite 9 Waycross, GA 31501 912-449-1880

Public Health Salud Pblica
Clinch County Health Department 405 Sweat Street Homerville, GA 31634 912-487-2199

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Clinch County WIC Office 405 Sweat Street Homerville, GA 31634 912-487-2199

Head Start Head Start
Concerted Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1965 Waycross, GA 31502 912-285-6083

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Clinch County DFCS Office

101 East Shirley Road

P.O. Box 396

Homerville, GA 31634

912-487-5263

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41

Cobb
Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Austell Health Department 6133 Love Street, Southwest Austell, GA 30001 678-218-4411
Smyrna Health Department 3830 South Cobb Drive, Suite 200 Smyrna, GA 30080 678-218-4411
Public Health Salud Pblica
Cobb County Health Department 1650 County Services Parkway Marietta, GA 30008 770-514-2300
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Cobb County WIC Office 1650 County Services Parkway Marietta, GA 30008 770-514-2300
Head Start Head Start
Ninth District Opportunity Incorporated Early Head Start P.O. Drawer L Gainesville, GA 30503 770-532-3191

Head Start Head Start
Sheltering Arms Child Development and Family Support Early Head Start 385 Centennial Olympic Park Drive, Northwest Atlanta, GA 30313 404-523-2767
Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles
Cobb County DFCS Office 325 Fairground Street, SE Marietta, GA 30060 770-528-5000

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42

Coffee

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Coffee County Health Department 1111 West Baker Highway Douglas, GA 31533 912-383-4450

Public Health Salud Pblica
Coffee County Health Department 1111 West Baker Highway Douglas, GA 31533 912-389-4450

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Coffee County WIC Office 1111 West Baker Highway Douglas, GA 31533 912-389-4450

Head Start Head Start
Concerted Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1965 Waycross, GA 31502 912-285-6083

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Coffee County DFCS Office

1300 West Baker Highway

P.O. Box 1119

Douglas, GA 31534

912-389-4286

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43

Colquitt
Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
RSM Project Office 375 Industrial Drive, Room 2 Moultrie, GA 31768 229-891-7231
Public Health Salud Pblica
Colquitt County Health Department 214 West Central Street P.O. Box 639 Moultrie, GA 31768 229-891-7100
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Colquitt County WIC Office 214 West Central Street P.O. Box 639 Moultrie, GA 31768 229-891-7100
Head Start Head Start
Southwest Georgia CAC - Child Development Head Start P.O. Box 3728 Moultrie, GA 31776 229-985-3610
Telamon Corporation 780 Baconsfield Drive, Suite 80 Building 3 Macon, GA 31211 478-750-7134

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles
Colquitt County DFCS Office 449 N. Main Street P.O. Box 3008 Moultrie, GA 31776 229-217-4000

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44

Columbia

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Medical College of Georgia Children's Medical Center 1120 15th Street, Room #1933-C Augusta, GA 30912 706-721-5611
Public Health Salud Pblica
Columbia County Health Department 6420 Pollards Pond Road P.O. Box 99 Appling, GA 30802 706-541-1318
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Columbia County WIC Office 6420 Pollards Pond Road P.O. Box 99 Appling, GA 30802 706-541-1318
Head Start Head Start
Central Savannah River EOA Head Start P.O. Box 10104 Augusta, GA 30903 706-722-0493

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Columbia County DFCS Office

6358 Columbia Road

P.O. Box 340

Appling, GA 30802

706-541-1640

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45

Cook

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Cook County Health Department 204 North Parrish Avenue Adel, GA 31620 229-896-7694

Public Health Salud Pblica
Cook County Health Department 204 North Parrish Avenue P.O. Box 463 Adel, GA 31620 229-896-3030
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Cook County WIC Office 204 North Parrish Avenue P.O. Box 463 Adel, GA 31620 229-896-3030
Head Start Head Start
Coastal Plain Area EOA Head Start 2100 North 2110 North Patterson Street, Suite B Valdosta, GA 31602 229-244-5883

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles
Cook County DFCS Office 1010 South Hutchinson Avenue Adel, GA 31620 229-896-3672

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46

Coweta

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
RSM Project Office 153 Independence Drive Carrollton, GA 30116 770-830-2141

Public Health Salud Pblica
Coweta County Health Department 137 Jackson Street Newnan, GA 30263 770-254-7400

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Coweta County WIC Office 137 Jackson Street Newnan, GA 30263 770-254-7400

Head Start Head Start
Community Action for Improvement 1380 LaFayette Parkway LaGrange, GA 30241 706-844-6947

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles
Coweta County DFCS Office 533 Highway 29 North Newnan, GA 30263 770-254-7234

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47

Crawford
Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
RSM Project Office Call for Appointment 478-751-4592

Public Health Salud Pblica
Crawford County Health Department 141 McCrary Avenue P.O. Box 305 Roberta, GA 31078 478-836-3167
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Crawford County WIC Office 141 McCrary Avenue P.O. Box 305 Roberta, GA 31078 478-836-3167
Head Start Head Start
Middle Georgia CAA Head Start P.O. Box 2286 Warner Robbins, GA 31099 478-922-4464

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Crawford County DFCS Office

360 North Dugger Avenue

P.O. Box 97

Roberta, GA 31078

478-836-6030

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48

Crisp

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Crisp Regional Hospital 902 7th Street North Cordele, GA 31015 229-276-2739

Public Health Salud Pblica
Crisp County Health Department 111 24th Avenue East Cordele, GA 31015 229-276-2680

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Crisp County WIC Office 111 24th Avenue East Cordele, GA 31015 229-276-2680

Head Start Head Start
Fort Valley State University Head Start 1005 State University Drive Fort Valley, GA 31030 478-825-6171

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Crisp County DFCS Office

107 West 23rd Avenue

P.O. Box 459

Cordele, GA 31010

229-276-2349

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49

Dade

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Catoosa Health Department 145 Catoosa Circle Ringgold, GA 30736 706-935-8336

Public Health Salud Pblica
Dade County Health Department 71 Case Avenue Suite H-100 P.O. Box 446 Trenton, GA 30752 706-657-4213
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Dade County WIC Office 71 Case Avenue Suite H-100 P.O. Box 446 Trenton, GA 30752 706-657-4213
Head Start Head Start
Family Resource Agency 403 Chickamauga Avenue, Suite 201 Rossville, GA 30741 706-861-0105

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Dade County DFCS Office

71 Case Avenue

P.O. Box 159

Trenton, GA 30752

706-657-7511

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50

Dawson
Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
RSM Project Office Call for Appointment 706-864-9711

Public Health Salud Pblica

Dawson County Health Department 54 Highway 53 East P.O. Box 245 Dawsonville, GA 30534 706-265-2611

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios

Dawson County WIC Office 54 Highway 53 East P.O. Box 245 Dawsonville, GA 30534 706-265-2611

Head Start Head Start

Ninth District Opportunity Incorporated Early Head Start P.O. Drawer L Gainesville, GA 30503 770-532-3191

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Dawson County DFCS Office

424 Highway 53

P.O. Box 867

Dawsonville, GA 30534

706-265-6598

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51

Decatur

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Decatur County Neighborhood Service Center 1732 Bethel Road Bainbridge, GA 31717 229-243-5315

Public Health Salud Pblica

Decatur County Health Department 928 S. West Street P.O. Box 417 Bainbridge, GA 39819 912-248-3055

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios

Decatur County WIC Office 928 S. West Street P.O. Box 417 Bainbridge, GA 39819 912-248-3055

Head Start Head Start

Southwest Georgia CAC - Child Development Head Start P.O. Box 3728 Moultrie, GA 31776 229-985-3610

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Decatur County DFCS Office

505 Amelia Avenue

P.O. Box 1047

Bainbridge, GA 39818

912-248-2420

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52

DeKalb
Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Clifton Springs Health Department 3100 Clifton Springs Road, Suite D-49 Decatur, GA 30034 770-414-3536
Kirkwood Health Center 30 Warren Street, Room 248 Atlanta, GA 30317 770-414-3536
North DeKalb Health Center 3807 Clairmont Road Chamblee, GA 30341 770-414-3536
RSM Project Center 3562 Habersham at Northlake Building J, Suite 3 Tucker, GA 30084 770-414-3536
Oakhurst Community Health Center 770 Village Square Drive Stone Mountain, GA 30080 770-414-3536
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta 1405 Clifton Road, Northeast Atlanta, GA 30327 770-414-3536
Central DeKalb Health Department 440 Winn Way Decatur, GA 30030 770-414-3536

Public Health Salud Pblica
DeKalb County Health Department 445 Winn Way P.O. Box 987 Decatur, GA 30030 404-294-3700
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
DeKalb County WIC Office 445 Winn Way P.O. Box 987 Decatur, GA 30030 404-294-3700
Head Start Head Start
Partnership for Early Action Head Start and Early Head Start 3591 Covington Highway Decatur, GA 30032 404-299-5462
Sheltering Arms Child Development and Family Support Early Head Start 385 Centennial Olympic Park Drive, Northwest Atlanta, GA 30313 404-523-2767
Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles
DeKalb County DFCS Office 178 Sams Street Decatur, GA 30030 404-370-5251
DeKalb County DFCS Office 30 Warren Street, SE Atlanta, GA 30317 404-687-3121

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53

Dodge

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Dodge County Health Department 1121 Plaza Drive Eastman, GA 31023 478-374-6554

Public Health Salud Pblica
Dodge County Health Department 1121 Plaza Avenue Eastman, GA 31023 478-374-5576

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Dodge County WIC Office 1121 Plaza Avenue Eastman, GA 31023 478-374-5576

Head Start Head Start
Middle Georgia CAA Head Start P.O. Box 2286 Warner Robbins, GA 31099 478-922-4464

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Dodge County DFCS Office

111 Plaza Avenue

P.O. Box 4219

Eastman, GA 31023

478-374-6760

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54

Dooly
Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
RSM Project Office Call for Appointment 912-276-2739

Public Health Salud Pblica
Dooly County Health Department 209 West Union Street Vienna, GA 31092 229-268-4725

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Dooly County WIC Office 209 West Union Street Vienna, GA 31092 229-268-4725

Head Start Head Start
Fort Valley State University Head Start 1005 State University Drive Fort Valley, GA 31030 478-825-6171

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Dooly County DFCS Office

1022 E. Union Street

P.O. Box 385

Vienna, GA 31092

229-268-4111

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55

Dougherty
Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
East Albany Pediatric Center 1712-C East Broad Street Albany, GA 31705 229-891-7041
Turner Job Corps 2000 Schilling Avenue Albany, GA 31705 229-891-7041
Public Health Salud Pblica
Dougherty County Health Department 1710 South Slappey Boulevard P.O. Box 3048 Albany, GA 31706 229-430-6200
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Dougherty County WIC Office 1710 South Slappey Boulevard P.O. Box 3048 Albany, GA 31706 229-430-6200
Head Start Head Start
Southwest Georgia CAC - Child Development Head Start P.O. Box 3728 Moultrie, GA 31776 229-985-3610

Head Start Head Start
CDI Incorporated - Head Start of Albany P.O. Box 3332 Albany, GA 31706 229-435-1491
Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles
Dougherty County DFCS Office 200 West Oglethorpe Boulevard Suite 400 P.O. Box 3249 Albany, GA 31706 229-430-4118

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56

Douglas
Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Douglas County Health Department 6770 Selman Drive Douglasville, GA 30134 770-577-6614
Public Health Salud Pblica
Douglas County Health Department 6770 Selman Drive Douglasville, GA 30134 770-949-1970
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Douglas County WIC Office 6770 Selman Drive Douglasville, GA 30134 770-949-1970
Head Start Head Start
Sheltering Arms Child Development and Family Support Early Head Start 385 Centennial Olympic Park Drive, Northwest Atlanta, GA 30313 404-523-2767
Ninth District Opportunity Incorporated Early Head Start P.O. Drawer L Gainesville, GA 30503 770-532-3191

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles
Douglas County DFCS Office 6218 Hospital Way P.O. Box 1135 Douglasville, GA 30134 770-489-3000

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57

Early
Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
RSM Project Office Call for Appointment 229-243-5315

Public Health Salud Pblica
Early County Health Department 618 Flowers Drive Blakely, GA 39823 229-723-3707

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Early County WIC Office 618 Flowers Drive Blakely, GA 39823 229-723-3707

Head Start Head Start

Southwest Georgia CAC - Child Development Head Start P.O. Box 3728 Moultrie, GA 31776 229-985-3610

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Early County DFCS Office

11860 Columbia Street

P. O. Box 747 (zip 39823-0747)

Blakely, GA 39823

229-724-2000

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58

Echols

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Echols County Health Department 149 Highway 94 East Statenville, GA 31648 229-249-2678

Public Health Salud Pblica
Echols County Health Department 149 Highway 94 East P.O. Box 37 Statenville, GA 31648 229-559-5103
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Echols County WIC Office 149 Highway 94 East P.O. Box 37 Statenville, GA 31648 229-559-5103
Head Start Head Start
Coastal Plain Area EOA Head Start 2100 North 2110 North Patterson Street, Suite B Valdosta, GA 31602 229-244-5883

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Echols County DFCS Office

106 Church of God Street

P.O. Box 37

Statenville, GA 31648

229-559-5751

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59

Effingham

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid)
Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal

RSM Project Office c/o GED Trailer 3rd Street Extension Springfield, GA 31329 912-826-3021

Public Health Salud Pblica

Effingham County Health Department 802 Highway 119 South P.O. Box 350 Springfield, GA 31329 912-754-6484

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios

Effingham County WIC Office 802 Highway 119 South P.O. Box 350 Springfield, GA 31329 912-754-6484

Head Start Head Start

Chatham County Area Incorporated P.O. Box 1353 618 West Anderson Street Savannah, GA 31402 912-238-2965

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Effingham County DFCS Office

204 Franklin Street

P.O. Box 345

Springfield, GA 31329

912-754-6471

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60

Elbert

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Elbert Memorial Hospital 4 Medical Drive, 2nd Floor Elberton, GA 30635 706-213-2067

Public Health Salud Pblica
Elbert County Health Department 618 Jones Street Elberton, GA 30635 706-283-3775

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Elbert County WIC Office 618 Jones Street Elberton, GA 30635 706-283-3775

Head Start Head Start
ACTION, Inc. P.O. Box 1072 Athens, GA 30603 706-546-8330

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Elbert County DFCS Office

121 Carey Street

P.O. Box 1010

Elberton, GA 30635

706-213-2001

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61

Emanuel
Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Coleman Building 101 North Main Street, Room 307 Swainsboro, GA 30401 478-289-9027
Public Health Salud Pblica
Emanuel County Health Department 50 Highway 56 North P.O. Box 436 Swainsboro, GA 30401 478-237-7501
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Emanuel County WIC Office 50 Highway 56 North P.O. Box 436 Swainsboro, GA 30401 478-237-7501
Head Start Head Start
Central Savannah River EOA Head Start P.O. Box 10104 Augusta, GA 30903 706-722-0493
Emanuel County Early Head Start 220 Jefferson Street Swainsboro, GA 30401 478-237-9593

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles
Emanuel County DFCS Office 143 North Anderson Drive P.O. Box 808 Swainsboro, GA 30401 478-289-2400

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62

Evans
Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Evans Memorial Hospital 200 North River Street, Room 127 Claxton, GA 30417 912-739-5226
Public Health Salud Pblica
Evans County Health Department 4 North Newton Street P.O. Box 366 Claxton, GA 30417 912-739-2088
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Evans County WIC Office 4 North Newton Street P.O. Box 366 Claxton, GA 30417 912-739-2088
Head Start Head Start
Telamon Corporation 780 Baconsfield Drive, Suite 80 Building 3 Macon, GA 31211 478-750-7134
Coastal Georgia Area CAA, Incorporated Head Start P.O. Box 1016 Brunswick, GA 31521 912-264-3281

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles
Evans County DFCS Office Courthouse Annex P.O. Box 578 Claxton, GA 30417 912-739-1222

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63

Fannin

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
RSM Project Office 8731 Lakewood Highway Mineral Bluff, GA 30559 706-374-6623

Public Health Salud Pblica

Fannin County Health Department 95 Oudia Street P.O. Box 387 Blue Ridge, GA 30513 706-632-3023

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios

Fannin County WIC Office 95 Oudia Street P.O. Box 387 Blue Ridge, GA 30513 706-632-3023

Head Start Head Start

Ninth District Opportunity Incorporated Early Head Start P.O. Drawer L Gainesville, GA 30503 770-532-3191

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles
Fannin County DFCS Office 990 East Main Street, Suite 10 BlueRidge, GA 30513 706-632-2296

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64

Fayette
Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
RSM Project Office Call for Appointment 770-603-4778

Public Health Salud Pblica
Fayette County Health Department 140 Stonewall Avenue W. Fayetteville, GA 30214 770-461-1178

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Fayette County WIC Office 140 Stonewall Avenue W. Fayetteville, GA 30214 770-461-1178

Head Start Head Start
Fayette County (REACH) Head Start 215 Bradford Square Fayetteville, GA 30214 770-461-6527

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Fayette County DFCS Office

905 Highway 85 South

P.O. Box 128

Fayetteville, GA 30215

770-460-2555

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65

Floyd

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Floyd County Health Department 315 West 10th Street Rome, GA 30165 706-802-5226

Public Health Salud Pblica
Floyd County Health Department 315 West 10th Street Rome, GA 30165 706-295-6123

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Floyd County WIC Office 315 West 10th Street Rome, GA 30165 706-295-6123

Head Start Head Start
Tallatoona EOA Incorporated Head Start P.O. Box 1480 Cartersville, GA 30120 770-382-5388

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Floyd County DFCS Office

450 Riverside Pkwy Suite 110

P. O. Box 193

Rome, GA 30162

706-295-6500

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66

Forsyth
Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
RSM Project Office Call for Appointment 706-864-9711

Public Health Salud Pblica

Forsyth County Health Department 428 Canton Highway P.O. Box 837 Cumming, GA 30040 770-781-6900

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios

Forsyth County WIC Office 428 Canton Highway P.O. Box 837 Cumming, GA 30040 770-781-6900

Head Start Head Start

Ninth District Opportunity Incorporated Early Head Start P.O. Drawer L Gainesville, GA 30503 770-532-3191

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Forsyth County DFCS Office

426 Canton Road

P.O. Box 21

Cumming, GA 30028

770-781-6700

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67

Franklin

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
WeeCare Plus 613 Cook Street P.O. Box 589 Rolyston, GA 30662 706-245-1878

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Franklin County Health Department 6955 GA Highway 145 South P.O. Box 546 Carnesville, GA 30521 706-384-5575

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios

Franklin County WIC Office 6955 GA Highway 145 South P.O. Box 546 Carnesville, GA 30521 706-384-5575

Head Start Head Start

Ninth District Opportunity Incorporated Early Head Start P.O. Drawer L Gainesville, GA 30503 770-532-3191

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Franklin County DFCS Office

1133 Hull Street

P.O. Box 279

Carnesville, GA 30521

706-384-4521

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68

Fulton
Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Scottish Rite Hospital 1011 Johnson Ferry Road Atlanta, GA 30342 770-414-3379
South Fulton Medical Center 1170 Cleveland Avenue East Point, GA 30344 770-414-3379
Willie Freeman Clinic 1920 John Wesley College Park, GA 30337 770-414-3379
Morehouse Family Health Center 513 East Cleveland Avenue East Point, GA 30334 770-414-3379
RSM Project Office 2300 Henderson Mill Road, Suite 421 Atlanta, GA 30345 770-414-3379
Life Cycle OB/GYN 1100 Cleveland Avenue East Point, GA 30344 770-414-3379

Public Health Salud Pblica
Fulton County Health Department 99 Jessie Hill Jr. Drive SE Atlanta, GA 30303 404-730-1205
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Fulton County WIC Office 99 Jessie Hill Jr. Drive SE Atlanta, GA 30303 404-730-1205
Head Start Head Start
YMCA/Early Childhood Development Head Start Program 100 Edgewood Avenue, Suite 1230 Atlanta, GA 30303 404-420-5800
Sheltering Arms Child Development and Family Support Head Start and Early Head Start 385 Centennial Olympic Park Drive, Northwest Atlanta, GA 30313 404-523-2767
Easter Seals of North Georgia 5600 Roswell Road, Prado North Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30342 404-943-1070
The Connector Incorporated Early Head Start 2962 Ember Drive, Suite 203 Decatur, GA 30034 404-241-9600

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69

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles
Fulton County DFCS Office 5710 Stonewall Tell Road College Park, GA 30349 770-774-7500
Fulton County DFCS Office 6075 Roswell Road, NE, Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30328 404-252-2180
Fulton County DFCS Office 515 Fairburn Center, SW Atlanta, GA 30331 404-699-4337
Fulton County DFCS Office 84 Walton Street, NW Atlanta, GA 30303 404-657-8000/
Fulton County DFCS Office 1249 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy Atlanta, GA 30318 404-206-5300

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70

Gilmer

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
RSM Project Office 8731 Lakewood Highway Mineral Bluff, GA 30559 706-374-6623

Public Health Salud Pblica
Gilmer County Health Department 28 Southside Church Street Ellijay, GA 30540 706-635-4363

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Gilmer County WIC Office 28 Southside Church Street Ellijay, GA 30540 706-635-4363

Head Start Head Start

Ninth District Opportunity Incorporated Early Head Start P.O. Drawer L Gainesville, GA 30503 770-532-3191

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles
Gilmer County DFCS Office 54 Kiker Street Ellijay, GA 30540 706-635-4363

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71

Glascock

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
RSM Project Office 323 Hamilton Avenue Sparta, GA 31087 706-444-1233

Public Health Salud Pblica
Glascock County Health Department 658 West Main Street P.O. Box 98 Gibson, GA 30810 706-598-2061
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Glascock County WIC Office 658 West Main Street P.O. Box 98 Gibson, GA 30810 706-598-2061
Head Start Head Start
Washington County Head Start P.O. Box 896 Sandersville, GA 31082 478-553-9334

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Glascock County DFCS Office

674 West Main Street

P.O. Box 225

Gibson, GA 30810

706-598-2955

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72

Glynn

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Glynn County Health Department 1609 Newcastle Street Brunswick, GA 31520 912-264-7293

Public Health Salud Pblica
Glynn County Health Department 1609 Newcastle Street Brunswick, GA 31520 912-264-3961

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Glynn County WIC Office 1609 Newcastle Street Brunswick, GA 31520 912-264-3961

Head Start Head Start

Coastal Georgia Area CAA, Incorporated Head Start P.O. Box 1016 Brunswick, GA 31521 912-264-3281

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Glynn County DFCS Office

4420 Altama Avenue, Suite 9

P.O. Box 400

Brunswick, GA 31521

912-262-3200

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73

Gordon

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
RSM Project Office 411 Edmon Circle P.O. Box 2395 Calhoun, GA 30703 706-624-1262
Public Health Salud Pblica
Gordon County Health Department 310 North River Street Calhoun, GA 30703 706-624-1444

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Gordon County WIC Office 310 North River Street Calhoun, GA 30703 706-624-1444

Head Start Head Start
Tallatoona EOA Incorporated Head Start P.O. Box 1480 Cartersville, GA 30120 770-382-5388

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Gordon County DFCS Office

639 Oothcalooga Street

P.O. Box 217

Calhoun, GA 30703

706-624-1200

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74

Grady

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Grady General Hospital 1155 5th Southeast, Room 246 Cairo, GA 31728 229-377-5537

Public Health Salud Pblica
Grady County Health Department 1030 Fourth Street, SE Cairo, GA 39828 229-377-2992

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Grady County WIC Office 1030 Fourth Street, SE Cairo, GA 39828 229-377-2992

Head Start Head Start

Southwest Georgia CAC - Child Development Head Start P.O. Box 3728 Moultrie, GA 31776 229-985-3610

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Grady County DFCS Office

250 2nd Avenue, S.E.

P.O. Box 269

Cairo, GA 39828

229-377-3154

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75

Greene

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Greene County Health Department 1031 Apalachee Road P.O. Box 867 Greensboro, GA 30642 706-453-7561
Public Health Salud Pblica
Greene County Health Department 1031 Apalachee Road P.O. Box 867 Greensboro, GA 30642 706-453-7561
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Greene County WIC Office 1031 Apalachee Road P.O. Box 867 Greensboro, GA 30642 706-453-7561
Head Start Head Start
ACTION, Inc. P.O. Box 1072 Athens, GA 30603 706-546-8330

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Greene County DFCS Office

1951 South Main Street

P.O. Box 460

Greensboro, GA 30642

706-453-2365

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76

Gwinnett
Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
East DeKalb Health Center 2277 Stone Mountain Lithonia, GA 30058 678-218-4411
Buford Health Department 2755 Sawnee Avenue, Suite B Buford, GA 30518 678-218-4411
Promina Kids Clinic 555 Old Norcross Road, Suite 210 Lawrenceville, GA 30045 678-218-4411
Lawrenceville Health Center 15 South Clayton Street Lawrenceville, GA 30045 678-218-4411
Kool Smiles Dental Office 4030 Lawrenceville Highway Lilburn, GA 30047 678-218-4411
RSM Project Office 100 Castor Drive, D5 Norcross, GA 30071 678-218-4411

Public Health Salud Pblica
Gwinnett County Health Department 15 South Clayton Street Lawrenceville, GA 30045 770-339-4283
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Gwinnett County WIC Office 15 South Clayton Street Lawrenceville, GA 30045 770-339-4283
Head Start Head Start
Sheltering Arms Child Development and Family Support Early Head Start 385 Centennial Olympic Park Drive, Northwest Atlanta, GA 30313 404-523-2767
Ninth District Opportunity Incorporated Early Head Start P.O. Drawer L Gainesville, GA 30503 770-532-3191
Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles
Gwinnett County DFCS Office 5030 Georgia Belle Court, Suite 2066 Norcross, GA 30093 770-638-5790
Gwinnett County DFCS Office 2755 Sawnee Avenue Buford, GA 30518 770-614-2500

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77

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles
Gwinnett County DFCS Office One Justice Square 446 W. Crogan Street Lawrenceville, GA 30045 678-518-5500

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78

Habersham

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Habersham County Health Department 185 Scoggins Drive Demorest, GA 30535 706-778-1594

Public Health Salud Pblica
Habersham County Health Department 185 Scoggins Drive Demorest, GA 30535 706-778-7156

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Habersham County WIC Office 185 Scoggins Drive Demorest, GA 30535 706-778-7156

Head Start Head Start

Ninth District Opportunity Incorporated Early Head Start P.O. Drawer L Gainesville, GA 30503 770-532-3191

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Habersham County DFCS Office

1045 Hollywood Highway

P.O. Box 160

Clarkesville, GA 30523

706-754-2148

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79

Hall
Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
The Longstreet Clinic 725 Jesse Jewel Parkway Gainesville, GA 30503 770-531-6015
Hall County Health Department 1290 Athens Street Gainesville, GA 30507 770-531-6015
Hall County Evening School 2723 Tumbling Creek Road, Room #211 Gainesville, GA 30504 770-531-6015
Public Health Salud Pblica
Hall County Health Department 1290 Athens Street Gainesville, GA 30507 770-531-5600
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Hall County WIC Office 1290 Athens Street Gainesville, GA 30507 770-531-5600

Head Start Head Start
Ninth District Opportunity Incorporated Early Head Start P.O. Drawer L Gainesville, GA 30503 770-532-3191
Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles
Hall County DFCS Office 970 McEver Road Ext. Gainesville, GA 30504 770-532-5298

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80

Hancock

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Tri-County Community Center 323 Hamilton Street Sparta, GA 31087 706-444-1203

Public Health Salud Pblica
Hancock County Health Department 451-A Boland Street P.O. Box 398 Sparta, GA 31087 706-444-6616
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Hancock County WIC Office 451-A Boland Street P.O. Box 398 Sparta, GA 31087 706-444-6616
Head Start Head Start
Hancock County Head Start P.O. Box 88 Sparta, GA 31087 706-444-6920

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Hancock County DFCS Office

220 Broad Street

P.O. Box 70

Sparta, GA 31087

706-444-1203

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81

Haralson

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Haralson County RSM Project 176 Hub Drive Waco, GA 30186 770-537-4172

Public Health Salud Pblica
Haralson County Health Department 133 Buchanan By-Pass P.O. Box 40 Buchanan, GA 30113 770-646-5541
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Haralson County WIC Office 133 Buchanan By-Pass P.O. Box 40 Buchanan, GA 30113 770-646-5541
Head Start Head Start
Tallatoona EOA Incorporated Head Start P.O. Box 1480 Cartersville, GA 30120 770-382-5388

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Haralson County DFCS Office

21 Magnolia Street

P. O. Box 324

Buchanan, GA 30113

770-646-3885

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82

Harris

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Harris County Health Department 210 Foresthill Drive Hamilton, GA 31811 706-628-9928

Public Health Salud Pblica
Harris County Health Department 210 Foresthill Drive P.O. Box 265 Hamilton, GA 31811 706-628-5037
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Harris County WIC Office 210 Foresthill Drive P.O. Box 265 Hamilton, GA 31811 706-628-5037
Head Start Head Start
Community Action for Improvement 1380 LaFayette Parkway LaGrange, GA 30241 706-844-6947

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Harris County DFCS Office

134 North College Street

P.O. Box 285

Hamilton, GA 31811

706-628-4226

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83

Hart
Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
RSM Project Office Call for Appointment 706-245-1878

Public Health Salud Pblica
Hart County Health Department 64 Reynolds Street Hartwell, GA 30643 706-376-5117

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Hart County WIC Office 64 Reynolds Street Hartwell, GA 30643 706-376-5117

Head Start Head Start

Ninth District Opportunity Incorporated Early Head Start P.O. Drawer L Gainesville, GA 30503 770-532-3191

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Hart County DFCS Office

267 E. Johnson Street

P.O. Box 518

Hartwell, GA 30643

706-856-2740

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84

Heard

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
RSM Project Office 153 Independence Drive Carrollton, GA 30116 770-830-2141

Public Health Salud Pblica
Heard County Health Department 7699 Highway 27 P.O. Box 189 Franklin, GA 30217 706-675-3456
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Heard County WIC Office 7699 Highway 27 P.O. Box 189 Franklin, GA 30217 706-675-3456
Head Start Head Start
Community Action for Improvement 1380 LaFayette Parkway LaGrange, GA 30241 706-844-6947

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Heard County DFCS Office

7686 US Highway 27

P.O. Box 385

Franklin, GA 30217

706-675-3361

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85

Henry

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Henry County Health Department 135 Henry Parkway McDonough, GA 30253 770-954-2915

Public Health Salud Pblica
Henry County Health Department 135 Henry Parkway McDonough, GA 30253 770-954-2250

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Henry County WIC Office 135 Henry Parkway McDonough, GA 30253 770-954-2250

Head Start Head Start

McIntosh Trail Early Childhood Development Council, Incorporated 565 Recreation Drive Jackson, GA 30233 770-775-0224

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles
Henry County DFCS Office 125 Henry Parkway McDonough, GA 30253 770-954-2014

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86

Houston

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Elberta Neighborhood Service Center 213 Suzanne Drive Warner Robbins, GA 31093 478-751-4599

Public Health Salud Pblica
Houston County Health Department 98 Cohen Walker Drive Warner Robbins, GA 31088 478-218-2000

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Houston County WIC Office 98 Cohen Walker Drive Warner Robbins, GA 31088 478-218-2000

Head Start Head Start
Middle Georgia CAA Head Start P.O. Box 2286 Warner Robbins, GA 31099 478-922-4464

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles
Houston County DFCS Office 98 Cohen Walker Drive Warner Robins, GA 31088 478-988-7600

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87

Irwin
Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
RSM Project Office Call for Appointment 229-426-5202

Public Health Salud Pblica
Irwin County Health Department 407 West Fourth Street P.O. Box 2 Ocilla, GA 31774 229-468-5196
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Irwin County WIC Office 407 West Fourth Street P.O. Box 2 Ocilla, GA 31774 229-468-5196
Head Start Head Start
Coastal Plain Area EOA Head Start 2100 North 2110 North Patterson Street, Suite B Valdosta, GA 31602 229-244-5883

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles
Irwin County DFCS Office 108 North Irwin Avenue Ocilla, GA 31774 229-468-2150

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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88

Jackson

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Barrow Community Hospital 315 North Broad Street Winder, GA 30680 770-867-1729

Public Health Salud Pblica
Jackson County Health Department 475 Darnell Road Jefferson, GA 30549 706-367-5204

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Jackson County WIC Office 475 Darnell Road Jefferson, GA 30549 706-367-5204

Head Start Head Start
ACTION, Inc. P.O. Box 1072 Athens, GA 30603 706-546-8330

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Jackson County DFCS Office

456 Athens Street

P.O. Box 526

Jefferson, GA 30549

706-367-3000

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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89

Jasper

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Jasper County Health Department 336 East Greene Street Monticello, GA 31064 706-468-6850

Public Health Salud Pblica
Jasper County Health Department 336 East Greene Street Monticello, GA 31064 706-468-6850

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Jasper County WIC Office 336 East Greene Street Monticello, GA 31064 706-468-6850

Head Start Head Start
Jasper County Head Start 1125A Fred Smith Street Monticello, GA 31064 706-468-4974

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles
Jasper County DFCS Office 226 Funderburg Drive Monticello, GA 31064 706-468-6461

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90

Jeff Davis

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Jeff Davis County Health Department 30 East Sycamore Street Hazelhurst, GA 31539 912-206-0226

Public Health Salud Pblica
Jeff Davis County Health Department 30 East Sycamore Street P.O. Box 603 Hazelhurst, GA 31539 912-375-2425
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Jeff Davis County WIC Office 30 East Sycamore Street P.O. Box 603 Hazelhurst, GA 31539 912-375-2425
Head Start Head Start
Concerted Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1965 Waycross, GA 31502 912-285-6083

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Jeff Davis County DFCS Office

40 East Sycamore Street

P.O. Box 706

Hazelhurst, GA 31539

912-375-3942

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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91

Jefferson

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Jefferson Hospital 1067 Peachtree Street Louisville, GA 30434 478-625-0683

Public Health Salud Pblica
Jefferson County Health Department 2501 U.S. Highway #1 North P.O. Box 306 Louisville, GA 30434 478-625-3716
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Jefferson County WIC Office 2501 U.S. Highway #1 North P.O. Box 306 Louisville, GA 30434 478-625-3716
Head Start Head Start
Central Savannah River EOA Head Start P.O. Box 10104 Augusta, GA 30903 706-722-0493

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Jefferson County DFCS Office

2459 US Hwy. 1 North

P.O. Box 570

Louisville, GA 30434

478-625-7259

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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92

Jenkins

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Jenkins County Health Department 709 Virginia Avenue Millen, GA 30442 478-982-4143

Public Health Salud Pblica
Jenkins County Health Department 709 Virginia Avenue P.O. Box 627 Millen, GA 30442 478-982-2811
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Jenkins County WIC Office 709 Virginia Avenue P.O. Box 627 Millen, GA 30442 478-982-2811
Head Start Head Start
Central Savannah River EOA Head Start P.O. Box 10104 Augusta, GA 30903 706-722-0493

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Jenkins County DFCS Office

618 South Gray Street

P.O. Box 808

Millen, GA 30442

478-982-1944

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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93

Johnson

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Johnson County Health Department 120 Hilton Holton Drive Wrightsville, GA 31096 478-864-4222

Public Health Salud Pblica
Johnson County Health Department 120 Hilton Holton Drive P.O. Box 20 Wrightsville, GA 31096 478-864-3542
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Johnson County WIC Office 120 Hilton Holton Drive P.O. Box 20 Wrightsville, GA 31096 478-864-3542
Head Start Head Start
Washington County Head Start P.O. Box 896 Sandersville, GA 31082 478-553-9334

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Johnson County DFCS Office

729 West Court Street

P.O. Box 500

Wrightsville, GA 31096

478-864-4210

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94

Jones

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
RSM Project Office 112 Clinton Street, Suite C Gray, GA 31032 478-986-4378

Public Health Salud Pblica
Jones County Health Department 114 Forest Street P.O. Box 145 Gray, GA 31032 478-986-3164
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Jones County WIC Office 114 Forest Street P.O. Box 145 Gray, GA 31032 478-986-3164
Head Start Head Start
Middle Georgia CAA Head Start P.O. Box 2286 Warner Robbins, GA 31099 478-922-4464

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Jones County DFCS Office

141 James Street

P.O. Drawer 1689

Gray, GA 31032

478- 986-3126

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95

Lamar

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Pike County Health Department 235 Griffin Street P.O. Box 342 Zebulon, GA 30295 770-567-8771
Public Health Salud Pblica
Lamar County Health Department 118-B Academy Drive Barnesville, GA 30204 770-358-1483

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Lamar County WIC Office 118-B Academy Drive Barnesville, GA 30204 770-358-1483

Head Start Head Start

McIntosh Trail Early Childhood Development Council, Incorporated 565 Recreation Drive Jackson, GA 30233 770-775-0224

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles
Lamar County DFCS Office 122 Westgate Plaza Barnesville, GA 30204 770-358-5170

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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96

Lanier

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Lanier County Health Department 205 West Murrell Street Lakeland, GA 31635 229-263-5326

Public Health Salud Pblica
Lanier County Health Department 205 West Murrell Street Lakeland, GA 31635 229-482-3294

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Lanier County WIC Office 205 West Murrell Street Lakeland, GA 31635 229-482-3294

Head Start Head Start
Coastal Plain Area EOA Head Start 2100 North 2110 North Patterson Street, Suite B Valdosta, GA 31602 229-244-5883

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles
Lanier County DFCS Office 313 Roguemore Circle Lakeland, GA 31635 229-482-3686

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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97

Laurens

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Human Resources Building 904 Claxton Dairy Road Dublin, GA 31021 478-274-7816

Public Health Salud Pblica
Laurens County Health Department 2121 Bellevue Road Dublin, GA 31021 478-272-2051

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Laurens County WIC Office 2121 Bellevue Road Dublin, GA 31021 478-272-2051

Head Start Head Start
Middle Georgia CAA Head Start P.O. Box 2286 Warner Robbins, GA 31099 478-922-4464

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Laurens County DFCS Office

904 Claxton Dairy Road

P.O. Box 68

Dublin, GA 31040

478-275-6533

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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98

Lee

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
RSM Project Office P.O. Box 312 Sylvester, GA 31791 229-777-2100

Public Health Salud Pblica

Lee County Health Department 112 Park Street P.O. Box 303 Leesburg, GA 31763 229-759-3014

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios

Lee County WIC Office 112 Park Street P.O. Box 303 Leesburg, GA 31763 229-759-3014

Head Start Head Start

Southwest Georgia CAC - Child Development Head Start P.O. Box 3728 Moultrie, GA 31776 229-985-3610

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Lee County DFCS Office

121 Fourth Street

P.O. Box 145

Leesburg, GA 31763

229-759-3000

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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99

Liberty

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Liberty Regional Medical Center 462 E.G. Miles Parkway Hinesville, GA 31313 912-370-2570

Public Health Salud Pblica

Liberty County Health Department 1113 East Oglethorpe Highway P.O. Box 231 Hinesville, GA 31313 912-876-2173

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios

Liberty County WIC Office 1113 East Oglethorpe Highway P.O. Box 231 Hinesville, GA 31313 912-876-2173

Head Start Head Start

Coastal Georgia Area CAA, Incorporated Head Start P.O. Box 1016 Brunswick, GA 31521 912-264-3281

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Liberty County DFCS Office

508 North Main Street

P.O. Box 710

Hinesville, GA 31310

912-370-2555

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100

Lincoln

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
RSM Project Office 2567 Central Avenue, Room 12 Augusta, GA 30904 706-729-2086

Public Health Salud Pblica
Lincoln County Health Department 176 North Peachtree Street P.O. Box 65 Lincolnton, GA 30817 706-359-3154
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Lincoln County WIC Office 176 North Peachtree Street P.O. Box 65 Lincolnton, GA 30817 706-359-3154
Head Start Head Start
Central Savannah River EOA Head Start P.O. Box 10104 Augusta, GA 30903 706-722-0493

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Lincoln County DFCS Office

171 North Peachtree Street

P.O. Box 220

Lincolnton, GA 30817

706-359-3135

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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101

Long
Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
RSM Project Office Call for Appointment 912-545-2177
Public Health Salud Pblica
Long County Health Department 57 North Macon Street P.O. Box 279 Ludowici, GA 31316 912-545-2107
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Long County WIC Office 57 North Macon Street P.O. Box 279 Ludowici, GA 31316 912-545-2107
Head Start Head Start
Telamon Corporation 780 Baconsfield Drive, Suite 80 Building 3 Macon, GA 31211 478-750-7134
Coastal Georgia Area CAA, Incorporated Head Start P.O. Box 1016 Brunswick, GA 31521 912-264-3281

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles
Long County DFCS Office 59 North Macon Drive P.O. Box 369 Ludowici, GA 31316 912-545-2177

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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102

Lowndes

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Lowndes County Health Department 206 South Patterson Street Valdosta, GA 31601 229-249-2678

Public Health Salud Pblica
Lowndes County Health Department 206 South Patterson Street P.O. Box 5619 Valdosta, GA 31601 229-333-5255
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Lowndes County WIC Office 206 South Patterson Street P.O. Box 5619 Valdosta, GA 31601 229-333-5255
Head Start Head Start
Coastal Plain Area EOA Head Start 2100 North 2110 North Patterson Street, Suite B Valdosta, GA 31602 229-244-5883

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Lowndes County DFCS Office

206 South Patterson Street

P.O. Box 5166

Valdosta, GA 31603

229-333-5200

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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103

Lumpkin

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Chestate Region Dr. Building 1107 Mountain Drive, Suite 104 Dahlonega, GA 30533 706-864-9711

Public Health Salud Pblica
Lumpkin County Health Department 56 Short Street A Dahlonega, GA 30533 706-867-2727

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Lumpkin County WIC Office 56 Short Street A Dahlonega, GA 30533 706-867-2727

Head Start Head Start

Ninth District Opportunity Incorporated Early Head Start P.O. Drawer L Gainesville, GA 30503 770-532-3191

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles
Lumpkin County DFCS Office 175 Tipton Drive Dahlonega, GA 30533 706-864-1980

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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104

Macon

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Peach County Hospital 601 North Blue Bird Boulevard Highway 49 Fort Valley, GA 31030 478-825-6181
Public Health Salud Pblica
Macon County Health Department 110 Chatham Street P.O. Box 729 Oglethorpe, GA 31068 478-472-8121
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Macon County WIC Office 110 Chatham Street P.O. Box 729 Oglethorpe, GA 31068 478-472-8121
Head Start Head Start
Fort Valley State University Head Start 1005 State University Drive Fort Valley, GA 31030 478-825-6171

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Macon County DFCS Office

413 Clifton Bradley Dr

P.O. Box 457

Oglethorpe, GA 31068

478-472-3700

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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105

Madison

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
RSM Project Office Bishop Area Community Center 4951 Macon Highway Bishop, GA 30624 706-769-4332
Public Health Salud Pblica
Madison County Health Department 97 Sunset Drive P.O. Box 26 Danielsville, GA 30633 706-795-2131
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Madison County WIC Office 97 Sunset Drive P.O. Box 26 Danielsville, GA 30633 706-795-2131
Head Start Head Start
ACTION, Inc. P.O. Box 1072 Athens, GA 30603 706-546-8330

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Madison County DFCS Office

Courthouse Square, Highway 29

P. O. Box 176

Danielsville, GA 30633

706-795-2128

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106

Marion

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Buena Vista Family Clinic Highway 41 North P.O. Box 106 Buena Vista, GA 31803 229-649-6122

Public Health Salud Pblica

Marion County Health Department 111-A Baker Street P.O. Box 404 BuenaVista, GA 31803 229-649-5664

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios

Marion County WIC Office 111-A Baker Street P.O. Box 404 BuenaVista, GA 31803 229-649-5664

Head Start Head Start

Southwest Georgia CAC - Child Development Head Start P.O. Box 3728 Moultrie, GA 31776 229-985-3610

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Marion County DFCS Office

111 Baker Street

P.O. Box 473

BuenaVista, GA 31803

229-649-2311

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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107

McDuffie

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
McDuffie Cities and Schools 526 Mount Pleasant Road Thomson, GA 30824 706-595-6964

Public Health Salud Pblica
McDuffie County Health Department 307 Greenway Street P.O. Box 266 Thomson, GA 30824 706-595-1740
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
McDuffie County WIC Office 307 Greenway Street P.O. Box 266 Thomson, GA 30824 706-595-1740
Head Start Head Start
Central Savannah River EOA Head Start P.O. Box 10104 Augusta, GA 30903 706-722-0493

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

McDuffie County DFCS Office

307 Greenway Street

P.O. Box 507

Thomson, GA 30824

706-595-2946

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108

McIntosh

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Liberty Regional Medical Center 112 East Oglethorpe Boulevard Room 108 Hinesville, GA 31313 912-437-4561

Public Health Salud Pblica

McIntosh County Health Department 311 Highway 251 P.O. Box 576 Darien, GA 31305 912-437-4561

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios

McIntosh County WIC Office 311 Highway 251 P.O. Box 576 Darien, GA 31305 912-437-4561

Head Start Head Start

Coastal Georgia Area CAA, Incorporated Head Start P.O. Box 1016 Brunswick, GA 31521 912-264-3281

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

McIntosh County DFCS Office

1221 North Way

P.O. Box 1139

Darien, GA 31305

912-437-4193

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109

Meriwether

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
RSM Project Office 102 Adams Street P.O. Box 1264 Thomaston, GA 30286 706-646-6007
Public Health Salud Pblica
Meriwether County Health Department 51 Gay Connector Greenville, GA 30222 706-672-4974

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Meriwether County WIC Office 51 Gay Connector Greenville, GA 30222 706-672-4974

Head Start Head Start
Community Action for Improvement 1380 LaFayette Parkway LaGrange, GA 30241 706-844-6947

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles
Meriwether County DFCS Office 17234 Roosevelt Highway Greenville, GA 30222 706-672-4244

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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110

Miller

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
RSM Project Office P.O. Box 7395 Bainbridge, GA 39818 229-243-5315

Public Health Salud Pblica
Miller County Health Department 250 West Pine Street Colquitt, GA 39837 229-758-3344

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Miller County WIC Office 250 West Pine Street Colquitt, GA 39837 229-758-3344

Head Start Head Start

Southwest Georgia CAC - Child Development Head Start P.O. Box 3728 Moultrie, GA 31776 229-985-3610

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles
Miller County DFCS Office 69 Thompson Town Road Colquitt, GA 39837 229-758-3387

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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111

Mitchell

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Mitchell County Children and Youth 118 South Harney P.O. Box 639 Camilla, GA 31730 229-522-3570

Public Health Salud Pblica

Mitchell County Health Department 88 West Oakland Avenue P.O. Box 283 Camilla, GA 31730 229-336-2055

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios

Mitchell County WIC Office 88 West Oakland Avenue P.O. Box 283 Camilla, GA 31730 229-336-2055

Head Start Head Start

Southwest Georgia CAC - Child Development Head Start P.O. Box 3728 Moultrie, GA 31776 229-985-3610

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Mitchell County DFCS Office

90 West Oakland Avenue

P.O. Box 283

Camilla, GA 31730

229-522-3500

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112

Monroe

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Neighborhood Service Center Lee Street Forsyth, GA 31029 912-994-7023

Public Health Salud Pblica
Monroe County Health Department 106 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive P.O. Box 985 Forsyth, GA 31029 478-992-5083
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Monroe County WIC Office 106 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive P.O. Box 985 Forsyth, GA 31029 478-992-5083
Head Start Head Start
Macon-Bibb County EOCI Head Start 1680B Broadway Macon, GA 31201 478-750-9119

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Monroe County DFCS Office

107 Martin Luther King Jr Drive

P.O. Box 734

Forsyth, GA 31029

478-993-3030

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113

Montgomery

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Montgomery County Health Department 218 West Broad Street Mount Vernon, GA 30445 912-583-4602

Public Health Salud Pblica
Montgomery County Health Department 218 West Broad Street P.O. Box 212 Mt.Vernon, GA 30445 912-583-4602
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Montgomery County WIC Office 218 West Broad Street P.O. Box 212 Mt.Vernon, GA 30445 912-583-4602
Head Start Head Start
Middle Georgia CAA Head Start P.O. Box 2286 Warner Robbins, GA 31099 478-922-4464

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Montgomery County DFCS Office

103 East Spring Street

P.O. Box 217

Mt.Vernon, GA 30445

912-583-3722

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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114

Morgan

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Greene County Health Department 226 Sycamore Greensboro, GA 30642 706-453-1038

Public Health Salud Pblica
Morgan County Health Department 2005 South Main Street, Suite 200 Madison, GA 30650 706-752-1266

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Morgan County WIC Office 2005 South Main Street, Suite 200 Madison, GA 30650 706-752-1266

Head Start Head Start
ACTION, Inc. P.O. Box 1072 Athens, GA 30603 706-546-8330

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Morgan County DFCS Office

2005 South Main Street, Suite 100

P.O. Box 89

Madison, GA 30650

706-343-5800

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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115

Murray

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
RSM Project Office 664 Highway 52 East P.O. Box 456 Chatsworth, GA 30705 706-517-6258
Public Health Salud Pblica
Murray County Health Department 709 Old Dalton-Ellijay Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 706-695-4585

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Murray County WIC Office 709 Old Dalton-Ellijay Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 706-695-4585

Head Start Head Start
Family Resource Agency 403 Chickamauga Avenue, Suite 201 Rossville, GA 30741 706-861-0105

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Murray County DFCS Office

830 G. I. Maddox Parkway

P. O. Box 1014

Chatsworth, GA 30705

706-695-7315

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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116

Muscogee
Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Columbus Regional Pediatric Center 705 17th Street, Room 101 Columbus, GA 31902 706-649-1272
Waverly Terrace School P.O. Box 5727 Columbus, GA 31906 706-649-1272
RSM Project Office P.O. Box 5727 Columbus, GA 31906 706-649-1272
Public Health Salud Pblica
Muscogee County Health Department 2100 Comer Avenue P.O. Box 2299 Columbus, GA 31904 706-321-6300
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Muscogee County WIC Office 2100 Comer Avenue P.O. Box 2299 Columbus, GA 31904 706-321-6300

Head Start Head Start
Enrichment Services Program (ESP) 900 Linwood Boulevard Columbus, GA 31902 706-649-1615
Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles
Muscogee County DFCS Office 2100 Comer Avenue P.O. Box 2627 Columbus, GA 31902 706-649-7311

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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117

Newton

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Newton County Health Department 803 Hazelbrand Road Covington, GA 30014 770-784-3049

Public Health Salud Pblica
Newton County Health Department 8203 Hazelbrand Road Covington, GA 30014 770-786-9086

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Newton County WIC Office 8203 Hazelbrand Road Covington, GA 30014 770-786-9086

Head Start Head Start

McIntosh Trail Early Childhood Development Council, Incorporated 565 Recreation Drive Jackson, GA 30233 770-775-0224

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Newton County DFCS Office

4117 Mill Street

P. O. Box 1588

Covington, GA 30015

770-784-2490

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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118

Oconee

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Bishop Area Community Center 4591 Macon Highway Bishop, GA 30624 706-769-4332

Public Health Salud Pblica
Oconee County Health Department 1060 Experiment Station Road P.O. Box 222 Watkinsville, GA 30677 706-769-3983
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Oconee County WIC Office 1060 Experiment Station Road P.O. Box 222 Watkinsville, GA 30677 706-769-3983
Head Start Head Start
ACTION, Inc. P.O. Box 1072 Athens, GA 30603 706-546-8330

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Oconee County DFCS Office

48 Greensboro Highway

P.O. Box 105

Watkinsville, GA 30677

706-769-5206

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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119

Oglethorpe

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Family and Medical Center 240 Union Point Highway Lexington, GA 30648 706-743-3902

Public Health Salud Pblica
Oglethorpe County Health Department 109 South Boggs Street P.O. Box 245 Lexington, GA 30648 706-743-8181
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Oglethorpe County WIC Office 109 South Boggs Street P.O. Box 245 Lexington, GA 30648 706-743-8181
Head Start Head Start
ACTION, Inc. P.O. Box 1072 Athens, GA 30603 706-546-8330

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Oglethorpe County DFCS Office

231 Union Point Street

P.O. Box 160

Lexington, GA 30648

706-743-8152

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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120

Paulding

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Paulding Family Research Center 445 Paulding Lane Dallas, GA 30132 770-443-7838

Public Health Salud Pblica
Paulding County Health Department 451 Jimmy Campbell Parkway Dallas, GA 30132 770-443-7881

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Paulding County WIC Office 451 Jimmy Campbell Parkway Dallas, GA 30132 770-443-7881

Head Start Head Start
Tallatoona EOA Incorporated Head Start P.O. Box 1480 Cartersville, GA 30120 770-382-5388

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Paulding County DFCS Office

1387 Industrial Blvd N.

P. O. Box 168

Dallas, GA 30132

770-443-7881

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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121

Peach

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Peach County Hospital 601 North Camellia Boulevard Fort Valley, GA 31030 478-825-6181

Public Health Salud Pblica
Peach County Health Department 406 East Church Street P.O. Box 1149 FortValley, GA 31030 478-825-6939
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Peach County WIC Office 406 East Church Street P.O. Box 1149 FortValley, GA 31030 478-825-6939
Head Start Head Start
Middle Georgia CAA Head Start P.O. Box 2286 Warner Robbins, GA 31099 478-922-4464

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Peach County DFCS Office

700 Spruce Street, Wing E

P.O. Box 976

Fort Valley, GA 31030

478-825-6428

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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122

Pickens

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
RSM Project Office 100 Zena Drive SE Cartersville, GA 30143 770-387-3981

Public Health Salud Pblica
Pickens County Health Department 60 Health Way Jasper, GA 30143 706-253-2821

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Pickens County WIC Office 60 Health Way Jasper, GA 30143 706-253-2821

Head Start Head Start

Ninth District Opportunity Incorporated Early Head Start P.O. Drawer L Gainesville, GA 30503 770-532-3191

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles
Pickens County DFCS Office 255 Chambers Street Jasper, GA 30143 706-692-4701

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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123

Pierce

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Pierce County Health Department 715 Ware Street Blackshear, GA 31516 912-449-1880

Public Health Salud Pblica
Pierce County Health Department 715 Ware Street Blackshear, GA 31516 912-449-2032

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Pierce County WIC Office 715 Ware Street Blackshear, GA 31516 912-449-2032

Head Start Head Start
Concerted Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1965 Waycross, GA 31502 912-285-6083

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Pierce County DFCS Office

621 Hendry Street

P.O. Box 620

Blackshear, GA 31516

912-449-6624

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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124

Pike

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Pike County Health Department 541 Griffin Street P.O. Box 342 Zebulon, GA 30295 770-567-8771

Public Health Salud Pblica

Pike County Health Department 541 Griffin Street P.O. Box 342 Zebulon, GA 30295 770-567-8972

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios

Pike County WIC Office 541 Griffin Street P.O. Box 342 Zebulon, GA 30295 770-567-8972

Head Start Head Start

McIntosh Trail Early Childhood Development Council, Incorporated 565 Recreation Drive Jackson, GA 30233 770-775-0224

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Pike County DFCS Office

581 Highway 19 South

P.O. Box 387

Zebulon, GA 30295

770-567-8427

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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125

Polk

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Polk County Satellite Office 110 Catherine Court Rockmart, GA 30153 770-749-4930

Public Health Salud Pblica
Polk County Health Department 125 East Ware Street Cedartown, GA 30125 770-749-2270

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Polk County WIC Office 125 East Ware Street Cedartown, GA 30125 770-749-2270

Head Start Head Start
Tallatoona EOA Incorporated Head Start P.O. Box 1480 Cartersville, GA 30120 770-382-5388

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Polk County DFCS Office

100 County Loop Road

P. O. Box 147

Cedartown, GA 30125

770-749-2232

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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126

Pulaski

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Pulaski County Health Department 301 North Lumpkin Street Hawkinsville, GA 31036 478-783-1361

Public Health Salud Pblica
Pulaski County Health Department 301 North Lumpkin Street P.O. Box 480 Hawkinsville, GA 31036 478-783-1361
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Pulaski County WIC Office 301 North Lumpkin Street P.O. Box 480 Hawkinsville, GA 31036 478-783-1361
Head Start Head Start
Middle Georgia CAA Head Start P.O. Box 2286 Warner Robbins, GA 31099 478-922-4464

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Pulaski County DFCS Office

107 North Dooley Street

P.O. Box 567

Hawkinsville, GA 31036

478-783-6191

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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127

Putnam

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Putnam General Hospital 112 Hospital Perimeter Road Eatonton, GA 31024 706-484-2935

Public Health Salud Pblica
Putnam County Health Department 103 North Washington Avenue P.O. Box 3776 Eatonton, GA 31024 706-485-8591
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Putnam County WIC Office 103 North Washington Avenue P.O. Box 3776 Eatonton, GA 31024 706-485-8591
Head Start Head Start
Putnam County Head Start 403 Alice Walker Drive Eatonton, GA 31024 706-485-8081

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Putnam County DFCS Office

675 Godfrey Highway

P.O. Box 3670

Eatonton, GA 31024

706-485-4921

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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128

Quitman

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Buena Vista Family Clinic Highway 41 North P.O. Box 106 Buena Vista, GA 31803 229-649-6122
Public Health Salud Pblica
Quitman County Health Department 105 Main Street P.O. Box 308 Georgetown, GA 39854 229-334-3697
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Quitman County WIC Office 105 Main Street P.O. Box 308 Georgetown, GA 39854 229-334-3697
Head Start Head Start
Enrichment Services Program (ESP) 900 Linwood Boulevard Columbus, GA 31902 706-649-1615

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Quitman County DFCS Office

Main Street

P.O. Box 68

Georgetown, GA 39854

229-334-2427

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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129

Rabun

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Rabun County Health Department 19 Jo Dotson Circle Clayton, GA 30525 706-212-0289

Public Health Salud Pblica
Rabun County Health Department 19 Jo Dotson Circle Clayton, GA 30525 706-212-0289

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Rabun County WIC Office 19 Jo Dotson Circle Clayton, GA 30525 706-212-0289

Head Start Head Start

Ninth District Opportunity Incorporated Early Head Start P.O. Drawer L Gainesville, GA 30503 770-532-3191

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Rabun County DFCS Office

Hiawassee Street

P.O. Box 787

Clayton, GA 30525

706-782-4283

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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130

Randolph

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Eastview Center 802 Ashby Street, Room #8 Americus, GA 31709 229-931-2851

Public Health Salud Pblica
Randolph County Health Department 410 North Webster Street Rt. 1 Box 7 Cuthbert, GA 39840 229-732-2414
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Randolph County WIC Office 410 North Webster Street Rt. 1 Box 7 Cuthbert, GA 39840 229-732-2414
Head Start Head Start
Randolph County Board of Education Head Start 1208 Andrew Street Cuthbert, GA 31740 229-732-5039

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles
Randolph County DFCS Office 311 North Webster Street Cuthbert, GA 39840 229-732-3742

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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131

Richmond
Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Medical College of Georgia Children's Medical Center 1120 15th Street, Room #1933-C Augusta, GA 30912 912-564-7983
RSM Project 2567 Central Avenue, Room 12 Augusta, GA 30904 912-564-7983
Public Health Salud Pblica
Richmond County Health Department 950 Laney Walker Boulevard Augusta, GA 30901 706-721-5800
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Richmond County WIC Office 950 Laney Walker Boulevard Augusta, GA 30901 706-721-5800
Head Start Head Start
Central Savannah River EOA Head Start P.O. Box 10104 Augusta, GA 30903 706-722-0493

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles
Richmond County DFCS Office 520 Fenwick Street P.O. Box 2277 Augusta, GA 30903 706-721-2536

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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132

Rockdale
Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Rockdale County Health Department 1329 Portman Road, Suite D Conyers, GA 30094 770-473-2605
Public Health Salud Pblica
Rockdale County Health Department 1329 Portman Road, Suite D Conyers, GA 30094 770-785-5936
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Rockdale County WIC Office 1329 Portman Road, Suite D Conyers, GA 30094 770-785-5936
Head Start Head Start
Sheltering Arms Child Development and Family Support Early Head Start 385 Centennial Olympic Park Drive, Northwest Atlanta, GA 30313 404-523-2767
Partnership for Early Action Head Start and Early Head Start 3591 Covington Highway Decatur, GA 30032 404-299-5462

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles
Rockdale County DFCS Office 975 Taylor Street, S.W. Conyers, GA 30012 770-388-5025

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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133

Schley

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Eastview Center 802 Ashby Street, Room #8 Americus, GA 31704 229-931-2851

Public Health Salud Pblica

Schley County Health Department 45 West Oglethorpe St., Suite B P.O. Box 346 Ellaville, GA 31806 229-937-2208

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios

Schley County WIC Office 45 West Oglethorpe St., Suite B P.O. Box 346 Ellaville, GA 31806 229-937-2208

Head Start Head Start

Southwest Georgia CAC - Child Development Head Start P.O. Box 3728 Moultrie, GA 31776 229-985-3610

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Schley County DFCS Office

237 West Oglethorpe Street

P.O. Box 367

Ellaville, GA 31806

229-937-2591

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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134

Screven

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Screven County Health Department 416 Pine Street Sylvania, GA 30467 912-564-0092

Public Health Salud Pblica
Screven County Health Department 416 Pine Street Sylvania, GA 30467 912-564-2190

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Screven County WIC Office 416 Pine Street Sylvania, GA 30467 912-564-2190

Head Start Head Start
Central Savannah River EOA Head Start P.O. Box 10104 Augusta, GA 30903 706-722-0493

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Screven County DFCS Office

110 Singleton Avenue

P.O. Box 513

Sylvania, GA 30467

912-564-2041

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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135

Seminole

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
RSM Project Office P.O. Box 7395 Bainbridge, GA 39818 229-243-5315

Public Health Salud Pblica
Seminole County Health Department 904 North Wiley Avenue Donalsonville, GA 39845 229-524-2577

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Seminole County WIC Office 904 North Wiley Avenue Donalsonville, GA 39845 229-524-2577

Head Start Head Start

Southwest Georgia CAC - Child Development Head Start P.O. Box 3728 Moultrie, GA 31776 229-985-3610

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles
Seminole County DFCS Office 108 West 4th Street Donalsonville, GA 39845 229-524-2365

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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136

Spalding

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
RSM Project Office 610 South 8th Street, Suite A Griffin, GA 30224 770-228-7250

Public Health Salud Pblica

Spalding County Health Department 1007 Memorial Drive P.O. Box 129 Griffin, GA 30224 770-467-4740

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios

Spalding County WIC Office 1007 Memorial Drive P.O. Box 129 Griffin, GA 30224 770-467-4740

Head Start Head Start

McIntosh Trail Early Childhood Development Council, Incorporated 565 Recreation Drive Jackson, GA 30233 770-775-0224

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Spalding County DFCS Office

411 East Solomon Street

P.O. Box 1610

Griffin, GA 30223

770-228-1386

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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137

Stephens

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Stephens County RSM Room 121 Route 1, Highway 106 Toccoa, GA 30577 706-282-4577
Public Health Salud Pblica
Stephens County Health Department 222 North Boulevard Toccoa, GA 30577 706-282-4507

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Stephens County WIC Office 222 North Boulevard Toccoa, GA 30577 706-282-4507

Head Start Head Start

Ninth District Opportunity Incorporated Early Head Start P.O. Drawer L Gainesville, GA 30503 770-532-3191

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles
Stephens County DFCS Office 1000 East Tugalo Street Toccoa, GA 30577 706-282-4505

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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138

Stewart

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
RSM Project Office P.O. Box 5727 Columbus, GA 31906 706-649-1234

Public Health Salud Pblica
Stewart County Health Department Highway 27 South P.O. Box 307 Lumpkin, GA 31815 229-838-4859
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Stewart County WIC Office Highway 27 South P.O. Box 307 Lumpkin, GA 31815 229-838-4859
Head Start Head Start
Enrichment Services Program (ESP) 900 Linwood Boulevard Columbus, GA 31902 706-649-1615

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Stewart County DFCS Office

Highway 27, Broad Street

P.O. Box 308

Lumpkin, GA 31815

229-838-4335

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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139

Sumter
Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Eastview Center 802 Ashby Street, Room #8 Americus, GA 31709 229-931-2851
Public Health Salud Pblica
Sumter County Health Department 208 Rucker Street P.O. Box 806 Americus, GA 31719 229-924-3637
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Sumter County WIC Office 208 Rucker Street P.O. Box 806 Americus, GA 31719 229-924-3637
Head Start Head Start
Visions for Sumter Early Head Start 802 Ashley Street Americus, GA 31709 229-924-1293
Southwest Georgia CAC - Child Development Head Start P.O. Box 3728 Moultrie, GA 31776 229-985-3610

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles
Sumter County DFCS Office 1542 East Forsyth Street P.O. Box 1669 Americus, GA 31709 229-931-2462

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140

Talbot

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Harris County Health Department P.O. Box 286 Hamilton, GA 31811 706-628-9928

Public Health Salud Pblica
Talbot County Health Department 1073 Woodland Highway P.O. Box 247 Talbotton, GA 31827 706-665-8561
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Talbot County WIC Office 1073 Woodland Highway P.O. Box 247 Talbotton, GA 31827 706-665-8561
Head Start Head Start
Enrichment Services Program (ESP) 900 Linwood Boulevard Columbus, GA 31902 706-649-1615

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Talbot County DFCS Office

Jordan City Road

P.O. Box 96

Talbotton, GA 31827

706-665-8524

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141

Taliaferro

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Wills Memorial Hospital 120 Gordon Street Washington, GA 30673 706-678-3253

Public Health Salud Pblica
Taliaferro County Health Department 109 Commerce Street P.O. Box 184 Crawfordville, GA 30631 706-456-2316
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Taliaferro County WIC Office 109 Commerce Street P.O. Box 184 Crawfordville, GA 30631 706-456-2316
Head Start Head Start
Central Savannah River EOA Head Start P.O. Box 10104 Augusta, GA 30903 706-722-0493

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Taliaferro County DFCS Office

107 Commerce Street

P.O. Box 40

Crawfordville, GA 30631

706-456-2339

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142

Tattnall
Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Tattnall County Health Department 200-B South Main Street Reidsville, GA 30453 912-557-7075
Public Health Salud Pblica
Tattnall County Health Department 200-B South Main Street P.O. Box 426 Reidsville, GA 30453 912-557-7850
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Tattnall County WIC Office 200-B South Main Street P.O. Box 426 Reidsville, GA 30453 912-557-7850
Head Start Head Start
Coastal Georgia Area CAA, Incorporated Head Start P.O. Box 1016 Brunswick, GA 31521 912-264-3281
Telamon Corporation 780 Baconsfield Drive, Suite 80 Building 3 Macon, GA 31211 478-750-7134

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles
Tattnall County DFCS Office 117 North Main Street P.O. Box 518 Reidsville, GA 30453 912-557-7721

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143

Taylor

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Columbus Regional Pediatric Center 705 17th Street, Room 101 Columbus, GA 31902 706-649-1258

Public Health Salud Pblica
Taylor County Health Department Highway 137 West P.O. Box 459 Butler, GA 31006 478-862-5628
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Taylor County WIC Office Highway 137 West P.O. Box 459 Butler, GA 31006 478-862-5628
Head Start Head Start
Fort Valley State University Head Start 1005 State University Drive Fort Valley, GA 31030 478-825-6171

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Taylor County DFCS Office

Highway 137, West

P.O. Box 366

Butler, GA 31006

478-862-5221

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144

Telfair

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Telfair Community Center 713 Telfair Avenue McRae, GA 31055 229-868-5017

Public Health Salud Pblica
Telfair County Health Department 713 Telfair Avenue P.O. Box 328 McRae, GA 31055 229-868-7404
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Telfair County WIC Office 713 Telfair Avenue P.O. Box 328 McRae, GA 31055 229-868-7404
Head Start Head Start
Middle Georgia CAA Head Start P.O. Box 2286 Warner Robbins, GA 31099 478-922-4464

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Telfair County DFCS Office

310 East Brewton Street

P.O. Box 456

McRae, GA 31055

229-868-3030

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145

Terrell

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
RSM Project Office P.O. Box 567 Albany, GA 31702 229-420-1017

Public Health Salud Pblica
Terrell County Health Department 969 Forester Drive, SE Dawson, GA 39842 229-995-8435

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Terrell County WIC Office 969 Forester Drive, SE Dawson, GA 39842 229-995-8435

Head Start Head Start

Southwest Georgia CAC - Child Development Head Start P.O. Box 3728 Moultrie, GA 31776 229-985-3610

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Terrell County DFCS Office

642 Randolph Street, S.E.

P.O. Box 30

Dawson, GA 31742

229-995-4431

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146

Thomas

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
RSM Center 106 Euclid Drive Thomasville, GA 31792 229-225-3921

Public Health Salud Pblica

Thomas County Health Department 440 Smith Avenue P.O. Box 148 Thomasville, GA 31792 229-226-4241

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios

Thomas County WIC Office 440 Smith Avenue P.O. Box 148 Thomasville, GA 31792 229-226-4241

Head Start Head Start

Southwest Georgia CAC - Child Development Head Start P.O. Box 3728 Moultrie, GA 31776 229-985-3610

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Thomas County DFCS Office

438 Smith Avenue

P.O. Box 2740

Thomasville, GA 31799

229-225-4005

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147

Tift
Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Tift County Health Department 305 East 12th Street Tifton, GA 31794 229-386-7335
Public Health Salud Pblica
Tift County Health Department 305 East 12th Street P.O. Box J Tifton, GA 31794 229-386-8373
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Tift County WIC Office 305 East 12th Street P.O. Box J Tifton, GA 31794 229-386-8373
Head Start Head Start
Telamon Corporation 780 Baconsfield Drive, Suite 80 Building 3 Macon, GA 31211 478-750-7134
Coastal Plain Area EOA Head Start 2100 North 2110 North Patterson Street, Suite B Valdosta, GA 31602 229-244-5883

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles
Tift County DFCS Office 410 West 2nd Street P.O. Box 7550 Tifton, GA 31793 229-386-3388

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148

Toombs
Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Toombs County Health Department 714 North West Broad Street Lyons, GA 30436 478-274-7827
Southeast Regional Primary Care Corporation 1703 Meadows Lane Vidalia, GA 30474 478-274-7827
Public Health Salud Pblica
Toombs County Health Department 714 North West Broad Street P.O. Box 308 Lyons, GA 30436 912-526-8108
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Toombs County WIC Office 714 North West Broad Street P.O. Box 308 Lyons, GA 30436 912-526-8108
Head Start Head Start
Telamon Corporation 780 Baconsfield Drive, Suite 80 Building 3 Macon, GA 31211 478-750-7134

Head Start Head Start
Concerted Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1965 Waycross, GA 31502 912-285-6083
Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles
Toombs County DFCS Office 162 Oxley Drive P.O. Box 191 Lyons, GA 30436 912-526-8117

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149

Towns
Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
RSM Project Office Call for Appointment 706-745-3168

Public Health Salud Pblica
Towns County Health Department 1104 Fuller Circle Young Harris, GA 30582 706-896-2265

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Towns County WIC Office 1104 Fuller Circle Young Harris, GA 30582 706-896-2265

Head Start Head Start

Ninth District Opportunity Incorporated Early Head Start P.O. Drawer L Gainesville, GA 30503 770-532-3191

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Towns County DFCS Office

456 North Main Street, The Mall

P.O. Box 156

Hiawassee, GA 30546

706-896-3524

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150

Treutlen

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Treutlen County Health Department 619 Third Street Soperton, GA 30457 912-529-4217

Public Health Salud Pblica
Treutlen County Health Department 619 Third Street P.O. Box 585 Soperton, GA 30457 912-529-4217
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Treutlen County WIC Office 619 Third Street P.O. Box 585 Soperton, GA 30457 912-529-4217
Head Start Head Start
Middle Georgia CAA Head Start P.O. Box 2286 Warner Robbins, GA 31099 478-922-4464

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Treutlen County DFCS Office

108 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive

P.O. Box 625

Soperton, GA 30457

912-529-3757

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151

Troup

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
West Georgia Medical Center P.O. Box 113 LaGrange, GA 30240 706-845-4246

Public Health Salud Pblica
Troup County Health Department 107 Medical Drive LaGrange, GA 30240 706-845-4085

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Troup County WIC Office 107 Medical Drive LaGrange, GA 30240 706-845-4085

Head Start Head Start
Community Action for Improvement 1380 LaFayette Parkway LaGrange, GA 30241 706-844-6947

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles
Troup County DFCS Office 1220 Hogansville Road LaGrange, GA 30241 706-298-7100

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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152

Turner

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Turner County Health Department 745 Hudson Avenue Ashburn, GA 31714 229-567-4538

Public Health Salud Pblica
Turner County Health Department 745 Hudson Avenue P.O. Box 614 Ashburn, GA 31714 229-567-4357
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Turner County WIC Office 745 Hudson Avenue P.O. Box 614 Ashburn, GA 31714 229-567-4357
Head Start Head Start
Coastal Plain Area EOA Head Start 2100 North 2110 North Patterson Street, Suite B Valdosta, GA 31602 229-244-5883

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Turner County DFCS Office

336 North Street

P.O. Box 614

Ashburn, GA 31714

229-567-4353

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153

Twiggs

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Twiggs County Health Department 26 Main Street Jeffersonville, GA 31044 478-945-6410

Public Health Salud Pblica
Twiggs County Health Department 26 Main Street P.O. Box 293 Jeffersonville, GA 31044 478-945-3351
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Twiggs County WIC Office 26 Main Street P.O. Box 293 Jeffersonville, GA 31044 478-945-3351
Head Start Head Start
Middle Georgia CAA Head Start P.O. Box 2286 Warner Robbins, GA 31099 478-922-4464

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Twiggs County DFCS Office

719-A Highway 80 East

P.O. Box 530

Jeffersonville, GA 31044

478-945-3258

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154

Union

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Union Civic Center 185 Wellborn Street, Box #2 Blairsville, GA 30512 706-745-3168

Public Health Salud Pblica
Union County Health Department 55 Hughes Street, Suite A Blairsville, GA 30512 770-745-6292

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Union County WIC Office 55 Hughes Street, Suite A Blairsville, GA 30512 770-745-6292

Head Start Head Start

Ninth District Opportunity Incorporated Early Head Start P.O. Drawer L Gainesville, GA 30503 770-532-3191

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Union County DFCS Office

420 Blue Ridge Highway

P.O. Box 220

Blairsville, GA 30514

770-745-2931

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155

Upson

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Thomaston Housing Authority 102 Adams Street P.O. Box 1264 Thomaston, GA 30286 706-646-6007
Public Health Salud Pblica
Upson County Health Department 314 East Lee Street Thomaston, GA 30286 706-647-7149

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Upson County WIC Office 314 East Lee Street Thomaston, GA 30286 706-647-7149

Head Start Head Start

McIntosh Trail Early Childhood Development Council, Incorporated 565 Recreation Drive Jackson, GA 30233 770-775-0224

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles
Upson County DFCS Office 711 North Bethel Street Thomaston, GA 30286 706-646-6043

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156

Walker

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Walker Housing Authority 1367 Charles Henry Circle LaFayette, GA 30728 706-638-5548

Public Health Salud Pblica
Walker County Health Department 603 East Villanow Street P.O. Box 609 LaFayette, GA 30728 706-638-5577
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Walker County WIC Office 603 East Villanow Street P.O. Box 609 LaFayette, GA 30728 706-638-5577
Head Start Head Start
Family Resource Agency 403 Chickamauga Avenue, Suite 201 Rossville, GA 30741 706-861-0105

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Walker County DFCS Office

10056 North Highway 27

P. O. Box 689

Rock Spring, GA 30739

706-375-0726

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157

Walton

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Walton Medical Center 330 Alcovy Street c/o Patient Accounting Office Monroe, GA 30655 770-207-4191
Public Health Salud Pblica
Walton County Health Department 1404 South Madison Avenue Monroe, GA 30655 770-207-4125

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Walton County WIC Office 1404 South Madison Avenue Monroe, GA 30655 770-207-4125

Head Start Head Start
ACTION, Inc. P.O. Box 1072 Athens, GA 30603 706-546-8330

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Walton County DFCS Office

1110 East Spring Street

P.O. Box 927

Monroe, GA 30655

770-207-4000

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158

Ware
Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
RSM Project Office 1766 Memorial Drive, Suite 9 Waycross, GA 31501 912-338-5292
Public Health Salud Pblica
Ware County Health Department 604 Riverside Drive Waycross, GA 31501 912-283-1875
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Ware County WIC Office 604 Riverside Drive Waycross, GA 31501 912-283-1875
Head Start Head Start
Concerted Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1965 Waycross, GA 31502 912-285-6083
Concerted Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1965 Waycross, GA 31502 912-285-6083

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles
Ware County DFCS Office 1200 Plant Avenue P.O. Box 2048 Waycross, GA 31502 912-285-6040

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159

Warren

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Tri-County Community Center 323 Hamilton Street Sparta, GA 31087 706-444-1233

Public Health Salud Pblica
Warren County Health Department 510 Legion Drive P.O. Box 322 Warrenton, GA 30828 706-465-2252
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Warren County WIC Office 510 Legion Drive P.O. Box 322 Warrenton, GA 30828 706-465-2252
Head Start Head Start
Central Savannah River EOA Head Start P.O. Box 10104 Augusta, GA 30903 706-722-0493

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Warren County DFCS Office

224 North Legion Drive

P.O. Box 166

Warrenton, GA 30828

706-465-3326

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160

Washington

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
RSM Project Office 111 Brookins Street, Suite 300 Sandersville, GA 31082 478-553-1606

Public Health Salud Pblica
Washington County Health Department 201 Morningside Drive Sandersville, GA 31082 478-552-3210

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Washington County WIC Office 201 Morningside Drive Sandersville, GA 31082 478-552-3210

Head Start Head Start
Washington County Head Start P.O. Box 896 Sandersville, GA 31082 478-553-9334

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Washington County DFCS Office

1124 South Harris Street

P.O. Box 108

Sandersville, GA 31082

478-553-2350

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161

Wayne

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Wayne County Health Department 240 Peachtree Street Jesup, GA 31545 912-427-1993

Public Health Salud Pblica

Wayne County Health Department 240 Peachtree Street P.O. Box 100 Jesup, GA 31545 912-427-2042

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios

Wayne County WIC Office 240 Peachtree Street P.O. Box 100 Jesup, GA 31545 912-427-2042

Head Start Head Start

Coastal Georgia Area CAA, Incorporated Head Start P.O. Box 1016 Brunswick, GA 31521 912-264-3281

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Wayne County DFCS Office

1220 South 1st Street

P.O. Box 267

Jesup, GA 31598

912-427-5866

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162

Webster

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Eastview Center 802 Ashby Street, Room #8 Americus, GA 31709 229-931-2851

Public Health Salud Pblica

Webster County Health Department 6814 Washington Street P.O. Box 12 Preston, GA 31824 229-828-3225

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios

Webster County WIC Office 6814 Washington Street P.O. Box 12 Preston, GA 31824 229-828-3225

Head Start Head Start

Southwest Georgia CAC - Child Development Head Start P.O. Box 3728 Moultrie, GA 31776 229-985-3610

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Webster County DFCS Office

Highway 4

P.O. Box 9

Preston, GA 31824

229-828-6265

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163

Wheeler
Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Wheeler County Health Department 414 Kent Street Alamo, GA 30411 912-568-7161
Public Health Salud Pblica
Wheeler County Health Department 414 Kent Street P.O. Box 669 Alamo, GA 30411 912-568-7161
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Wheeler County WIC Office 414 Kent Street P.O. Box 669 Alamo, GA 30411 912-568-7161
Head Start Head Start
Telamon Corporation 780 Baconsfield Drive, Suite 80 Building 3 Macon, GA 31211 478-750-7134
Middle Georgia CAA Head Start P.O. Box 2286 Warner Robbins, GA 31099 478-922-4464

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles
Wheeler County DFCS Office 312 W. Third Avenue P.O. Box 221 Alamo, GA 30411 912-568-7127

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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White
Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
RSM Project Office Call for Appointment 706-745-3168

Public Health Salud Pblica
White County Health Department 1241 Helen Highway, Unit 210 Cleveland, GA 30528 706-865-2191

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
White County WIC Office 1241 Helen Highway, Unit 210 Cleveland, GA 30528 706-865-2191

Head Start Head Start

Ninth District Opportunity Incorporated Early Head Start P.O. Drawer L Gainesville, GA 30503 770-532-3191

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles
White County DFCS Office 1241 Helen Highway, Unit 210 Cleveland, GA 30528 706-865-3128

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Whitfield
Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Whitfield County Health Department 808 Professional Boulevard Dalton, GA 30720 706-492-4262
RSM Project Office Morris Street School 803 East Morris Street, Room 109B Dalton, GA 30722 706-492-4262
Public Health Salud Pblica
Whitfield County Health Department 808 Professional Boulevard Dalton, GA 30720 706-281-2320
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Whitfield County WIC Office 808 Professional Boulevard Dalton, GA 30720 706-281-2320
Head Start Head Start
Family Resource Agency 403 Chickamauga Avenue, Suite 201 Rossville, GA 30741 706-861-0105

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles
Whitfield County DFCS Office 1142 N. Thornton Avenue P.O. Box 1203 Dalton, GA 30722 706-272-2331

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Wilcox

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Wilcox County Health Department 1001 Second Avenue Rochelle, GA 31079 229-365-2310

Public Health Salud Pblica
Wilcox County Health Department 1001 Second Avenue P.O. Box 235 Rochelle, GA 31079 229-365-2310
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Wilcox County WIC Office 1001 Second Avenue P.O. Box 235 Rochelle, GA 31079 229-365-2310
Head Start Head Start
Middle Georgia CAA Head Start P.O. Box 2286 Warner Robbins, GA 31099 478-922-4464

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Wilcox County DFCS Office

453 Second Avenue

P.O. Box 246

Rochelle, GA 31079

229-365-2243

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Wilkes

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Wills Memorial Hospital 204 Gordon Street Washington, GA 30673 706-678-3253

Public Health Salud Pblica
Wilkes County Health Department 204 Gordon Street Washington, GA 30673 706-678-2622

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Wilkes County WIC Office 204 Gordon Street Washington, GA 30673 706-678-2622

Head Start Head Start
Washington County Head Start P.O. Box 896 Sandersville, GA 31082 478-553-9334

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Wilkes County DFCS Office

48 Lexington Avenue

P.O. Box 126

Washington, GA 30673

706-678-2814

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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Wilkinson

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Wilkinson County Health Department 123 High Hill Street Irwinton, GA 31042 478-946-2226

Public Health Salud Pblica
Wilkinson County Health Department 123 High Hill Street Irwinton, GA 31042 478-946-2226

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios
Wilkinson County WIC Office 123 High Hill Street Irwinton, GA 31042 478-946-2226

Head Start Head Start
Middle Georgia CAA Head Start P.O. Box 2286 Warner Robbins, GA 31099 478-922-4464

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Wilkinson County DFCS Office

103 Payne Street

P.O. Box 526

Irwinton, GA 31042

478-946-2224

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Worth

Medical Assistance for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care (Right From the Start Medicaid) Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal
Worth County Hospital 807 South Isabella Sylvester, GA 31791 229-777-2100

Public Health Salud Pblica

Worth County Health Department 1012 West Franklin Street P.O. Box 785 Sylvester, GA 31791 229-777-2150

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Infantes y Nios

Worth County WIC Office 1012 West Franklin Street P.O. Box 785 Sylvester, GA 31791 229-777-2150

Head Start Head Start

Southwest Georgia CAC - Child Development Head Start P.O. Box 3728 Moultrie, GA 31776 229-985-3610

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Departmento de Servicios Familiares e Infantiles

Worth County DFCS Office

503 North Henderson Street

P.O. Box 527

Sylvester, GA 31791

229-777-2000

Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families

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The Woman's Right to Know Act Consent
Under the Woman's Right to Know Act of 2005, all women must be provided access to certain information prior to an abortion, except for medical emergencies that place a woman at risk for death or organ malfunction. This requirement applies to all abortions, including those for medical cause, and for women of all ages.
It is recommended that procedures be adopted by the practitioner's office to incorporate this information step in standard consent procedures. Such consent statements should be made a part of the patient record, either by including this language into existing consent procedures and materials or by creating a separate form.
The following language reflects the stipulations of the consent requirement, but it can be adapted to the particular setting of the practice.
Consent Language
The undersigned hereby acknowledges that she has been advised of the following rights and information pursuant to the provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) 31-9A-3:
1. The medical risks associated with the procedure to be performed. 2. The probable gestational age of the fetus at the time this procedure
is to be performed. 3. The medical risks associated with carrying the pregnancy to term. 4. That medical assistance benefits may be available for prenatal care,
childbirth, and neonatal care. 5. That the father may be liable to assist with support of the child. 6. The right to review information available in writing or via the state
sponsored web-site pursuant to O.C.G.A. 31-9A-3(2) (C).

_________________________________ Patient Signature
__________________________________ Witness Signature

____________________ Date
____________________ Date

The Woman's Right to Know Act
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the requirements of the law regarding parental notification?
A minor's parent or guardian must be provided 24 hours notice in person or by telephone that the abortion is to be performed.
Unemancipated minors under the age of 18 seeking an abortion must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who shall show proper identification and state that he or she is the lawful parent or guardian of the minor, if notice has not otherwise been provided to the parent or guardian.
A physician or physician's agent can give written notice of the pending abortion sent by certified mail with return receipt required to the parent or guardian. The notice is considered delivered 48 hours after mailing, if proof is not established sooner.
The abortion may be performed 24 hours after the notice has been delivered if the parent(s) or guardian(s) state in writing that they do not wish to consult with the minor or that they have been previously informed.
Minors are required to sign a form stating that they consent "freely and without coercion" to the abortion.
If the physician or physician's qualified agent elects not to comply with the parental notification requirements, or the parent or legal guardian can not be located, the minor or minor's next friend can petition any juvenile court in the state to have the parental notification requirements waived.
See O.C.G.A. 15-11-112
2. How does the law define "physician"?
"Physician" means a person licensed to practice medicine under Article 2 of Chapter 34 of Title 43. See O.C.G.A. 31-9A-2
3. How does the law define "qualified agent"?
"Qualified agent" means the agent of the physician who is a patient educator, licensed psychologist, licensed social worker, licensed professional counselor, licensed physician's assistant, registered nurse, or physician. See O.C.G.A. 31-9A-2
4. How does the law define "proper identification"?
"Proper identification" means any document issued by a governmental agency containing a description of the person, the person's photograph, or both, including, but not limited to, a driver's license, an identification card or similar identification card issued by another state, a military identification card, a passport, or an appropriate work authorization issued by the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service. See O.C.G.A. 15-11-111

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5. How does the law define "unemancipated minor"?
"'Unemancipated minor" means any person under the age of 18 who is not or has not been married or who is under the care, custody, and control of such person's parent or parents, guardian, or the juvenile court of competent jurisdiction. See O.C.G.A. 15-11-111
6. How does the law define "abortion"?
"Abortion" means the use or prescription of any instrument, medicine, drug, or any other substance or device with the intent to terminate the pregnancy of a female known to be pregnant. The term "abortion" shall not include the use or prescription of any instrument, medicine, drug, or any other substance or device employed solely to increase the probability of a live birth, to preserve the life or health of the child after live birth, or to remove a dead unborn child who died as a result of a spontaneous abortion. The term "abortion" also shall not include the prescription or use of contraceptives. See O.C.G.A. 15-11-111 & 31-9A-2.
7. How does the law define "unborn child" or "fetus"?
"Unborn child" or "fetus" means a member of the species homo sapiens from fertilization until birth. See O.C.G.A. 31-9A-2
8. What information is a physician required to provide to the female prior to performing the abortion?
The physician or referring physician, or the qualified agent of either physician, who is to perform the abortion, is responsible for informing the female, in person or by telephone (cannot be provided by tape recording), at least 24 hours before the abortion, of the following information:
The particular medical risks associated with the abortion procedure to be employed, when medically accurate;
The probable gestational age of the unborn child at the time the abortion is to be performed; and
The medical risks associated with carrying the unborn child to term.
That medical assistance benefits may be available for prenatal care, childbirth, and neonatal care;
That the father will be liable to assist in the support of her child; and
That she has the right to review printed materials published by DHR that describe the unborn child, list agencies that provide alternatives to abortion, and contain information on fetal pain, and that these materials are available on a state sponsored website (http://health.state.ga.us/wrtk/)
See O.C.G.A. 31-9A-3

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9. How does the law define "probable gestational age of the unborn child"?
"Probable gestational age of the unborn child" means the physician's best professional estimate of the probable gestational age of the unborn child at the time an abortion is to be performed. See O.C.G.A. 31-9A-2
10. What if a female does not choose to view the required information on the state website?
If a female chooses to view materials other than on the website, they shall be provided to her at least 24 hours prior to the abortion or mailed to her at least 72 hours before the abortion by certified mail, restricted delivery to addressee.
See O.C.G.A. 31-9A-3 (2)(C)
11. What confirmation must the female provide with regard to having received the required information?
The female must state in writing, prior to the abortion that all of the required information has been furnished to her and she has been informed of her opportunity to review it. The physician who is to perform the abortion or the physician's agent must obtain a copy of the required written certification and retain it on file with the female's medical record for at least three years.
See O.C.G.A. 31-9A-3(3) & (4)
12. What materials must the Georgia Department of Human Resources (DHR) make available?
DHR is responsible for having the following information available in print and on a secure state website:
Geographically indexed materials designed to inform the female of public and private agencies and services available to assist her through pregnancy, upon childbirth, and while the child is dependent, including adoption agencies. The index will include a list of the agencies, a description of the services they offer, and how they may be contacted, including telephone numbers and website addresses (http://health.state.ga.us/wrtk/). Materials designed to inform the female of the probable anatomical and physiological characteristics of the unborn child at two-week gestational increments from the time when a female can be known to be pregnant to full term, including any relevant information on the possibility of the unborn child's survival and pictures representing the

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development of the unborn child at two-week gestational increments. (See Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families) Materials must also contain objective information describing the methods of abortion procedures commonly employed, the medical risks commonly associated with each procedure, the possible detrimental psychological effects of abortion, and the medical risks commonly associated with carrying an unborn child to term. (http://health.state.ga.us/wrtk/). See O.C.G.A. 31-9A-4
13. What type of physician reporting does this law require? Physicians who perform abortions in a DHR licensed facility are required to provide an annual report to DHR by February 28th of each year regarding their compliance with the law. Reporting requirements include: the numbers of females informed and parents/guardians contacted, the numbers of parents/guardians who waive consent, the number of emancipated minors, the number who obtained judicial consent, and abortions performed in each of these categories. See O.C.G.A. 31-9A-6
14. Does the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) apply to physician reporting under this Act?
No, because medical providers are only reporting aggregate, de-identified information. Medical providers are not reporting protected health information since the information being reported is not individually identifiable.
15. When do reporting requirements begin? The Act requires physicians in licensed abortion facilities to submit reports to DHR by February 28th of each year for the previous calendar year (January 1 through December 31) in which the law was in effect. DHR created a secure website that will be available to physicians for reporting from January 1 through February 28 of each year. The link to this site is: http://health.state.ga.us/wrtk/physicians.asp.
For example: If a physician in a DHR licensed facility performed an abortion on an unemancipated minor between May 10, 2005 through December 31, 2005, then that physician must submit a report to DHR beginning January 1, 2006 and no later than February 28, 2006. See O.C.G.A. 31-9A-6

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16. When will physicians receive the reporting forms? DHR is required to provide reporting forms to all health facilities licensed as abortion facilities by DHR.
17. How will DHR use the data reported by physicians in licensed abortion facilities?
The law requires DHR to issue a public report, by June 30th of each year, providing statistics for the previous calendar year compiled from all the reports. See O.C.G.A. 31-9A-6(f)
18. What are the consequences if a physician covered by this law fails to submit a report or fails to submit one in a timely fashion?
Under the law, late reports are subject to a late fee of $500.00 for that reporting period and for each 30-day period, or portion of a 30-day period, in which the report remains overdue. A physician in a licensed abortion facility who fails to submit a report for more than one year following the due date, may be directed by court order to submit such report or be subject to sanctions for civil contempt. See O.C.G.A. 31-9A-6(e)
19. What level of privacy does the law require DHR to provide with regard to the data reported by physicians?
DHR must ensure that the information included in the public reports cannot reasonably lead to identification of any individual female. DHR is also required to ensure that the names and identities of the physicians filing reports remain confidential. DHR is not permitted to collect or maintain information regarding who uses the website, but is required to monitor the website on a weekly basis to prevent and correct tampering.
See O.C.G.A. 31-9A-6(f), 31-9A-6 (h).
20. How does the law define "medical emergency"? "Medical emergency" means any condition, which, on the basis of the physician's good faith clinical judgment, so complicates the medical condition of a pregnant female as to necessitate the immediate abortion of her pregnancy to avert her death or for which a delay will create serious risk of substantial or irreversible impairment of a major bodily function. See O.C.G.A. 31-9A-2

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21. What requirements must a physician follow in case of a medical emergency? When a medical emergency compels the performance of an abortion, the physician shall inform the female prior to the abortion, if medically reasonable and prudent, of the medical indications supporting the physician's judgment that an abortion is medically necessary to avert her death or that a 24 hour delay will create serious risk of substantial or irreversible impairment of a major bodily function. See O.C.G.A. 31-9A-5
22. Will DHR supply physicians and other interested individuals with copies of the printed materials? Yes, DHR will make the printed materials available at no cost upon request. Additionally, the materials will be accessible on the web at http://health.state.ga.us/wrtk/ and from the CDs that will be distributed to Georgia physicians. Requests for printed copies can be made through the website.
See O.C.G.A. 31-9A-4(c) 23. Will DHR make the printed materials available in languages other than
English? Yes, the WRTK patient education booklet and Resource Guide for Pregnant Women and their Families will be available in Spanish. The law requires DHR to publish materials in English and in each language which is the primary language of 2 percent or more of the state's population. See O.C.G.A. 31-9A-4
Additional questions can be submitted to wrtkinfo@dhr.state.ga.us. Submitted questions and responses will be added to the Frequently Asked Questions at http://health.state.ga.us/wrtk/.

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