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 Click on the image to download the free Adobe Reader software. Internet connection required to view these links 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 An Equal Opportunity Employer www.dhr.georgia.gov Live Broadcast | Legislative Search | Legislation | House | Senate Previous Sessions | Georgia Code | State Departments 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. Live Broadcast | Legislative Search | Find Your Legislator | Picture Book | FAQ | Help | Previous Sessions 2005 Summary of General Statutes | Georgia Code | State Departments This information is provided in electronic format by the Georgia general Assembly as a public service. This information does not constitute an official record of the General Assembly and no warranty or guarantee of any kind is provided. 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. ABORTION: A WOMAN'S RIGHT TO KNOW 1 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 2 ABORTION: A WOMAN'S RIGHT TO KNOW 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 ABORTION: A WOMAN'S RIGHT TO KNOW 3 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. 4 ABORTION: A WOMAN'S RIGHT TO KNOW 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. ABORTION: A WOMAN'S RIGHT TO KNOW 5 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. 6 ABORTION: A WOMAN'S RIGHT TO KNOW FIRST TRIMESTER 4 WEEKS After the cluster of cells attaches to the womb it is called an embryo. The embryo is between /1 100 and /4 100 inch long at this time. 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. ABORTION: A WOMAN'S RIGHT TO KNOW 7 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. 8 ABORTION: A WOMAN'S RIGHT TO KNOW 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. ABORTION: A WOMAN'S RIGHT TO KNOW 9 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. 10 A B O R T I O N : A W O M A N ' S R I G H T T O K N O W 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. A B O R T I O N : A W O M A N ' S R I G H T T O K N O W 11 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. 12 A B O R T I O N : A W O M A N ' S R I G H T T O K N O W 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. A B O R T I O N : A W O M A N ' S R I G H T T O K N O W 13 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. 14 A B O R T I O N : A W O M A N ' S R I G H T T O K N O W 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. A B O R T I O N : A W O M A N ' S R I G H T T O K N O W 15 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. 16 A B O R T I O N : A W O M A N ' S R I G H T T O K N O W 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. A B O R T I O N : A W O M A N ' S R I G H T T O K N O W 17 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. 18 A B O R T I O N : A W O M A N ' S R I G H T T O K N O W 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. A B O R T I O N : A W O M A N ' S R I G H T T O K N O W 19 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. 20 A B O R T I O N : A W O M A N ' S R I G H T T O K N O W 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 A B O R T I O N : A W O M A N ' S R I G H T T O K N O W 21 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 22 A B O R T I O N : A W O M A N ' S R I G H T T O K N O W 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 A B O R T I O N : A W O M A N ' S R I G H T T O K N O W 23 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 24 A B O R T I O N : A W O M A N ' S R I G H T T O K N O W 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. A B O R T I O N : A W O M A N ' S R I G H T T O K N O W 25 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. 26 A B O R T I O N : A W O M A N ' S R I G H T T O K N O W 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. A B O R T I O N : A W O M A N ' S R I G H T T O K N O W 27 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. 28 A B O R T I O N : A W O M A N ' S R I G H T T O K N O W 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. A B O R T I O N : A W O M A N ' S R I G H T T O K N O W 29 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. 30 A B O R T I O N : A W O M A N ' S R I G H T T O K N O W 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. A B O R T I O N : A W O M A N ' S R I G H T T O K N O W 31 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. 32 A B O R T I O N : A W O M A N ' S R I G H T T O K N O W 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/. A B O R T I O N : A W O M A N ' S R I G H T T O K N O W 33 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. 34 A B O R T I O N : A W O M A N ' S R I G H T T O K N O W 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. A B O R T I O N : A W O M A N ' S R I G H T T O K N O W 35 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). 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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 EL ABORTO: EL DERECHO DE UNA MUJER A SABER 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. EL ABORTO: EL DERECHO DE UNA MUJER A SABER 1 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 2 EL ABORTO: EL DERECHO DE UNA MUJER A SABER 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 EL ABORTO: EL DERECHO DE UNA MUJER A SABER 3 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. 4 EL ABORTO: EL DERECHO DE UNA MUJER A SABER 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. EL ABORTO: EL DERECHO DE UNA MUJER A SABER 5 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. 6 EL ABORTO: EL DERECHO DE UNA MUJER A SABER PRIMER TRIMESTRE 4 SEMANAS Despus que el racimo de clulas se une a la matriz se le llama embrin. El embrin tiene una longitud de /1 100 a /4 100 de pulgada en este momento. 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. EL ABORTO: EL DERECHO DE UNA MUJER A SABER 7 8 SEMANAS 10 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. 8 EL ABORTO: EL DERECHO DE UNA MUJER A SABER 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. EL ABORTO: EL DERECHO DE UNA MUJER A SABER 9 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. 10 E L A B O R T O : E L D E R E C H O D E U N A M U J E R A S A B E R 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. E L A B O R T O : E L D E R E C H O D E U N A M U J E R A S A B E R 11 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. 12 E L A B O R T O : E L D E R E C H O D E U N A M U J E R A S A B E R 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. E L A B O R T O : E L D E R E C H O D E U N A M U J E R A S A B E R 13 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. 14 E L A B O R T O : E L D E R E C H O D E U N A M U J E R A S A B E R 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. E L A B O R T O : E L D E R E C H O D E U N A M U J E R A S A B E R 15 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. 16 E L A B O R T O : E L D E R E C H O D E U N A M U J E R A S A B E R 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. E L A B O R T O : E L D E R E C H O D E U N A M U J E R A S A B E R 17 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. 18 E L A B O R T O : E L D E R E C H O D E U N A M U J E R A S A B E R 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. E L A B O R T O : E L D E R E C H O D E U N A M U J E R A S A B E R 19 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. 20 E L A B O R T O : E L D E R E C H O D E U N A M U J E R A S A B E R 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 E L A B O R T O : E L D E R E C H O D E U N A M U J E R A S A B E R 21 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 22 E L A B O R T O : E L D E R E C H O D E U N A M U J E R A S A B E R 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 E L A B O R T O : E L D E R E C H O D E U N A M U J E R A S A B E R 23 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 24 E L A B O R T O : E L D E R E C H O D E U N A M U J E R A S A B E R 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. E L A B O R T O : E L D E R E C H O D E U N A M U J E R A S A B E R 25 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. 26 E L A B O R T O : E L D E R E C H O D E U N A M U J E R A S A B E R 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. E L A B O R T O : E L D E R E C H O D E U N A M U J E R A S A B E R 27 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. 28 E L A B O R T O : E L D E R E C H O D E U N A M U J E R A S A B E R 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. E L A B O R T O : E L D E R E C H O D E U N A M U J E R A S A B E R 29 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. 30 E L A B O R T O : E L D E R E C H O D E U N A M U J E R A S A B E R 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. E L A B O R T O : E L D E R E C H O D E U N A M U J E R A S A B E R 31 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. 32 E L A B O R T O : E L D E R E C H O D E U N A M U J E R A S A B E R 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/. E L A B O R T O : E L D E R E C H O D E U N A M U J E R A S A B E R 33 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. 34 E L A B O R T O : E L D E R E C H O D E U N A M U J E R A S A B E R 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. E L A B O R T O : E L D E R E C H O D E U N A M U J E R A S A B E R 35 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. 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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. Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families i Directorio de Recursos Para las Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias Table of Contents ndice Page Pagina Finding the Services You Need Cmo Encontrar los Servicios que Necesita 1 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 1 Mental Health Salud Mental 2 Adoption as an Option La Adopcin como Opcin 2 List of Licensed Adoption Agencies Lista de Agencias de Adopcin Autorizadas 4 Private Agencies Offering Alternatives to Agencias Privadas que Ofrecen Alternativas al 2 Abortion Aborto List of Agencies Lista de Agencias 5 Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies List of Agencies Agencias de Recursos Para el Cuidado Infantil y de 2 Referencia Lista de Agencias 7 Medical Assistance Benefits for Prenatal Care, Childbirth and Neonatal Care Beneficios de Asistencia Mdica para el Cuidado 3 Prenatal, la Atencin Durante el Parto y el Cuidado Neonatal Public Health Salud Pblica 3 Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programa para Mujeres, Bebs y Nios (WIC) 3 Head Start Head Start 3 Resources by County Recursos por Condado 9 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families ii Directorio de Recursos Para las Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para las Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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. Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families 1 Directorio de Recursos Para las Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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. Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families 2 Directorio de Recursos Para las Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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. Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families 3 Directorio de Recursos Para las Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families 4 Directorio de Recursos Para las Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para las Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 5 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families 6 Directorio de Recursos Para las Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias Region 1. Contact: Counties: Region 2. Contact: Counties: Region 3. Contact: Counties: Region 4: Contact: Counties: Region 5: Contact: Counties: Region 6: Contact: Counties: Region 7: Contact: Counties: 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families 7 Directorio de Recursos Para las Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias Region 8: Contact: Counties: Region 9: Contact: Counties: Region 10: Contact: Counties: Region 11: Contact: Counties: Region 12: Contact: Counties: Region 13: Contact: Counties: Region 14: Contact: Counties: 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families 8 Directorio de Recursos Para las Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias Resources by County Recursos por Condado Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families 9 Directorio de Recursos Para las Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 10 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 11 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 12 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 13 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 38 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Public Health Salud Pblica 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 164 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 165 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 166 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 167 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 168 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 Resource Directory for Pregnant Women and Their Families Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 169 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 Directorio de Recursos Para loas Mujeres Embarazadas y sus Familias 170 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 WRTK FAQs 1 2005 The Woman's Right to Know Act Frequently Asked Questions 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 WRTK FAQs 2 2005 The Woman's Right to Know Act Frequently Asked Questions 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 WRTK FAQs 3 2005 The Woman's Right to Know Act Frequently Asked Questions 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 WRTK FAQs 4 2005 The Woman's Right to Know Act Frequently Asked Questions 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 WRTK FAQs 5 2005 The Woman's Right to Know Act Frequently Asked Questions 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/. WRTK FAQs 6 2005