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Counties in this region: Banks, Dawson, Forsyth, Franklin, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, White
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Adoptive or Foster Care Support Groups      [TOP]
Franklin County Foster/Adoptive Parent Association
POB 75
Carnesville, GA   30521
Phone: 706-245-1030
Contact: Randy Rosbury
Email: president@fafpa.com
Email: rrosbury@aol.com
Service Area: Franklin County
Services:
    Foster/Adoptive parent support group. Meets 3rd Friday of each month at the Carnesville Civic Center. On-site childcare available. Call for next meeting date.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Haberrsham County Adoptive & Foster Parent Association
Phone: 706-776-3989
Contact: Fran Chastain, President
Email: fchas@northgatech.edu
Contact: Annie Murphy
Phone: 706-754-2148
Service Area: Habersham County
Services:
    Meets every 2nd or 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Torch Church of God in Demorest,GA.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Hall County Adoptive/ Foster Parent Association
POB 422
Oakwood, GA   30566
Phone: 770-287-3033
Service Area: Hall County
Services:
    Meets every 3rd Thursday of the month. Please call Martha Colley for more information.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Kinship Families
St.Elizabeth Episcopal Church
1188 Hamp Mill Road
Dahlonega, GA   30533
Phone: 706-864-2768
Contact: Jocelyn Joaquim
Service Area: Lumpkin and surrounding counties
Services:
    A special support of grandparents who are fostering or have adopted their grandchildren. Meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday from 5:30pm-7:30pm.
    Has experience with adoptive families.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Northeast Georgia Family to Family
Phone: 678-947-6935
Contact: Linda McCullah, President
Email: lindagmc@yahoo.com
Service Area: Forsyth/Hall/Dawson Counties and surrounding area
Services:
    Meets 4th Friday of every month 9:30 - 11:00 AM. Call for details.

    Adoptive Support group designed to provide social/emotional/educational support to parents and children in Forsyth/Hall/Dawson Counties and surrounding area. Evening seminars and social events, as well.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Project Kincare
Phone: 770--503-3330
Contact: Linda Kilpatrick, Program Director
Email: lkilpatrick@gainesville.org
Service Area: Hall County
Services:
    Located in Gainesville, Project Kincare provides monthly support groups ,educational seminars and recreational activiites with transportation and childcare provided. These activities will provide respite for grandparents and introduce the kinship cre families to others with a similiar family structure. Meetings are held on the third Saturday from 10am- 12noon.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Stephens County Adoption and Foster Parent Association
915 E.Savannah Street
Toccoa, GA   30577
Phone: 706-886-6212
Contact: Walt Jester, President
Service Area: Stephens County
Services:
    Support group for Foster and Adoptive parents in Stephens County and surrounding areas. Monthly meeting at Glad Tiding Church on the 2nd Monday of every month.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Attorneys      [TOP]
Abbott S. Hayes,Jr.
200 E.E.Butler Parkway
Gainesville, GA   30501
Phone: 770-532-6312
Email: ash@homlaw.com
Service Area: Region 2 and Atlanta
Experience:
    Experienced in International and Domestic adoption.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Alison W. Martin
POB 190
Oakwood, GA   30566
Phone: 770-287-3387   Fax: 770-287-0119
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: check with attorney
 
Amy Brown Harbst
105 North Main Street, Suite F
POB 236
Cleveland, GA   30528
Phone: 706-219-1810   Fax: 706-219-1800
Website: http://www.amyharbst.com
Email: amyharbst@alltel.net
Service Area: North Georgia
Services:
    A family law attorney with an affinity for adoptions. Handles adoptions from beginning to end while keeping in mind the emotional elements.
    No charge for initial consultation.
    Hours: Monday - Thursday 9am-5pm. Friday 9am-12noon.
Experience:
    Has experience with DFCS,domestic international,private, step-parent, contested, agency and adult adoptions. Also in the adoption process herself.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
James C.Weidner
POB 2017
Clarksville, GA   30523
Phone: 706-754-9000
Website: http://www. weidnerlaw.com
Service Area: Clarksville and surrounding counties
Services:
    Civil law. Adoption : International and Domestic.
    Social Security.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Negotiable
 
John E. Reuter
110 Veterans Memorial Blvd
Suite 250K
Cumming, GA   30040
Phone: 770-844-0800
Website: http://home.earthlink.net/~jereuter/
Email: reuteradoptions@earthlink.net
Service Area: North Georgia : Serving Regions 1-3.
Services:
    Adoptions- All types: agency,independent,adult stepparent,relative. Small business; defendent's attorney in custody disputes.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Judy D. Sartain
POB 659
Murrayville, GA   30564
Phone: 770-654-0433
Email: jdsartain@hotmail.com
Phone: 770-983-9925
Service Area: Typically Northern Georgia counties, however I have represented clients in the Macon and Columbus areas.
Services:
    Law practice limited to private,independent,agency,DFCS,grandparent,relative,step-parent adoptions as well as domestication of foreign adoptions. Call for an appointment. Hours: Monday through Saturday 9am-6pm.
Experience:
    Over 12 years experience in Adoption Law.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Call for Consultation
 
Comprehensive Psychological or Medical Services      [TOP]
Affiliated Psychological & Medical Consultants
200 West Academy St. NW
Suite A
Gainesville, GA   30501
Contact: Drs.R.Hans,J.Hughes,C.Loring,D.Bailey
Phone: 770-535-1284
Service Area: Hall and surrounding counties
Services:
    Specializing in children with Behavior Disorders,Depression, Sexual Issues, and other related problems.
    Hours: Monday -Friday 9am-5pm
    Call for an appointment.
Experience:
    Experience with adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Gainesville Neurology
1240 Jesse Jewell Pkwy
Gainesville, GA   30564
Phone: 770-534-1117
Service Area: Hall and surrounding counties.
Services:
    Serving Children and Adults. Hours Monday -Friday 8:30am-5pm. Call for an appointment.
    Has experience with adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Morningstar Mental Health Clinic
5516 Main Street
Flowery Branch, GA   30542
Phone: 770-965-7344
Contact: Lynn Roth,Clinic Coordinator
Service Area: Hall County and surrounding area
Services:
    Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment; Individual (including play therapy), Group and Family Counseling; Community Support,Individual( home-based behavioral aid), Psychiatric Assessment and Treatment, Crisis Intervention.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Pediatric Therapy of Forsyth
Early Intervention Center
The Gate at McGinnis Ferry Road
4080 McGinnis Ferry Rd. Blg.300 Suite 304
Alpharetta, GA   30005
Phone: 678-992-1935
Contact: Justine Glover
Email: jcglover@bellsouth.net
Phone: 770-410-7719
Service Area: Forsyth and surrounding counties.
Services:
    Clinic- based therapy programs serving children with Autism Spectrum, PDD & Sensory Integration Disorders.
    Serving children ages 15 months to 12 years.
    Call for appointment. Provide childcare and respite services.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Counseling Services      [TOP]
Avita Community Partners
Administrative Offices
4331 Thurmond Tanner Road
Flowery Branch, GA   30542
Phone: 678-513-5700
Service Area: Hall, Forsyth, Dawson, Lumpkin, Towns, Union, White, Habersham, Rabun, Stephens, Banks, Franklin, and Hart counties
Services:
    (For Mental Health and Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment): Screening/Assessment/Referral,(including eligibility determination); Individual,Group, Family Counseling; Parenting Classes and Support Groups( in some counties); Community -based services: Community Support Individual and Intensive Family Intervention ( a Family Preservation program); Psychiatric Assessment and Treatment; Therapeutic Foster Care; Crisis Intervention; Crisis and Respite Short -Term Placements when available.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Centerpoint
1050 Elephant Trail
Gainesville, GA  
Phone: 770-535-1050   Fax: 770-534-8204
Website: http://www.centerpointgainsville.com
Contact: David L. Smith
Service Area: Hall County
Services:
    Christian-based counseling service for school age children, parents, families and couples. School individual and group counseling programs, mentor program (with tutuoring soon-to-be available)and teen "team" programs.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Family Counseling Association of North GA
800 Dawson Village Road
Suite 10
Dawsonville, GA   30534
Phone: 706-265-8224
Website: http://www.familycounseling4ng.com
Contact: Amanda Slaughter,Ed.D
Service Area: Serving North Georgia
Services:
    Has a registered Play Therpaist on staff. Has extensive experience with foster care,trauma and abuse.
    Hours: Monday through Friday 9am-6pm. Saturday 10am-5pm.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Sliding Fee- Conditional
 
Family Relations Program,Inc.
615 F Oak Street
Suite A
Gainesville, GA   30501
Phone: 770 -532- 7111   Fax: 678-717-3923
Contact: Rebecca Davis
Service Area: Northeast Georgia
Services:
    Child victims of sexual abuse and their families are counseled to " break the cycle" of child sexual abuse.Servicing the needs of children ages 5yrs-17yrs.
    Hours: Mon-Fri 9a-5p.
    THE SERVICE IS FREE TO SEX ABUSE VICTIMS.
Experience:
    Extensive experience with adoptive families.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Morningstar Baptist Treatment Services Family Resource Center
P.O. Box 577
Cumming, GA   30028
Phone: 678-513-3025
Contact: Leslie Milligan, Regional Coordinator
Service Area: Forsyth County and surrounding area
Services:
    Family preservation and counseling center providing in-home therapy, parenting education and community resource information.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Robin A. Brill,Ph.D.
5807 Long Park Road
Cumming, GA   30040
Phone: 770-886-8488
Service Area: Forsyth and surrounding communities.
Services:
    Child ,adolescent,and adult assessment and treatment. Specialty in medical psychology( pediatrics) and adoption.
    Serving Children adults,parents and families.
    Hours: Monday through Friday 9:30am-4:30pm.
Experience:
    Extensive experience in working with families throughout the foster and adoptive process in both international and domestic adoptions.Support to parents,assessment and treatment, attention to developmental issues related to loss and abandoment, help in fostering a positive identity related to culture and adoption.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dentists      [TOP]
Cendie R.Crawford,DMD
1080 441 Historic Way
Cornelia, GA   30531
Phone: 706--894-1727
Service Area: Habersham and surrounding counties.
Services:
    Specializing in Family Dentistry.Ages 5yrs. and up.
    Hours: Tuesday -Friday 8a-4p
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr. Elizabeth Salley, DMD
Queen City Dental
715 Queen City Pkwy
Gainesville, GA   30501
Phone: 770-297-8900
Service Area: Gainesville and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Experience with adoptive families.
    Formally with the Hall Co. Health Department.
    Extensive experience with foster,adopted,and special needs children. Days rotate Mon-Wed and Wed- Fri.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr. John P.Fox,DDS
671 Lumpkin Campground Road S
Dawsonville, GA   30534
Phone: 706-265-1700
Services:
    Speciality: Oral Surgery.Serving all ages.
    Hours: Mon,Tues,Thurs,Fri.- 9am-4pm
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr.Stephanie Greene
4235 Mundy Mill Road
Oakwood, GA   30566
Phone: 770-532-2003
Service Area: Hall and surrounding counties
Services:
    Dentistry. Call for Appointment. Mon-Fri- 9am-5pm.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Fred H. Simonton,DDS
1221-C- Sherwood Park Drive
Gainesville, GA   30501
Phone: 770-531-1075
Service Area: Hall County
Services:
    Dentistry and Oral Surgery. Very experienced with adoptive families. Serving children 18 years and younger.
    Hours: Monday- Friday 8:30am-5pm
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Hall County Health Department
1290 Athens Street
Gainesville, GA   30507
Phone: 770-531-5609
Service Area: Hall and surrounding counties.
Services:
    Dentistry.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Keith L. McRae, DDS
416 Broad Street
Gainesville, GA   30501
Phone: 770-535-0445
Service Area: Hall County
Services:
    Dentistry. Experienced with adoptive families.Call fo an appointmet. Monday - Friday 9am-5pm
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Kell D. Gallaher
1026 Thompson Bridge Road
Gainesville, GA   30501
Phone: 770-297-0401
Service Area: Hall and surrounding counties.
Services:
    Serving children 18 years and under. Has experience with adoptive families.
    Hours: Monday - Friday- 9am-5pm.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
North Georgia Dental Care
2350 Atlanta Hwy
Suite 100
Cumming, GA   30040
Phone: 770-781-9201
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Platinum Dental Group
3535 Thompson Bridge Rd
Gainesville, GA   30506
Phone: 770-534-5374
Service Area: Hall and surrounding counties.
Services:
    Family Dentistry. Call for an appointment. Mon-Fri-8:30am-4pm.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Rayburn, Jennifer DMD
1419 Pearce Circle
Gainesville, GA   30501
Phone: 770-536-2801
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Stepehen J. Ragone ,DDS
Town Center Plaza
1500 Brownridge Road
Gainesville, GA   30501
Phone: 770-536-7544
Service Area: Hall County and surrounding areaa.
Services:
    Dentistry. Accepting children 18 years and younger.Very experience with adoptive families.
    Hours Mon- Fri- 9am-5pm
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Thomas J.Gale DMD
1058 Wayside Street,NW
Cornelia, GA   30531
Phone: 706-778-5437
Service Area: Cornelia and surrounding area
Services:
    Hours: Monday -Thursday- 8:30a-5pm.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Disability Specialists and Organizations      [TOP]
Brannon Pediatric Services,Inc
POB 63
634 Tommy Aaron Drive
Gainesville, GA   30503
Phone: 770-503-7337
Email: brannonpeds@charter.net
Service Area: Hall and surrounding counties.
Services:
    Physical Therapy Services,Pediatric NDT Certification, Sensory Intergration Therapy Services,Speech Therapy Services,Propioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation,Occupational Therapy,and Hippo Therapy. Serving ages Birth -21 years. Experience with adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Challenged Child, Inc.
2360 Murphy Boulevard
Gainesville, GA   30504
Phone: (770) 535-8372
Website: http://www.challengedchild.org
Service Area: Gainesville and surrounding area
Services:
    A therapeutic center for children ages birth through 5 years with developmental delay or disabilities.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
GA Integrated Pediatric Therapy
7635 Rock Shadow Ct.
Gainesville, GA   30506
Phone: 678-549-3536
Contact: Jill Nurhoner
Service Area: Hall and Forsyth Counties
Services:
    Specialty : Occupational Therapy and Sensory Integration
    Serving patients from birth-12 years with PDD,ADD,ADHD,Autism,Downs Syndrome,CP and other birth or debelopmental defects.
    Expeience with adoptive families. Hours- 10a-5p
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Gainesville Area Citizen Advocacy Inc.
102 E.Washington Street
Gainesville, GA   30503
Phone: 770-536-0314
Service Area: Hall County
Services:
    Recruits and trains citizens to have 1:1 relationships with clients who are developmentally disabled. All ages.
    Hours: Mon- Fri- 9a-5p. No FEES.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Global Rehabilitations
90 Ivey Street
Cumming, GA   30041
Phone: 770-844-0206   Fax: 770-844-4487
Website: http://www.globalrehab.com
Service Area: Cumming and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Global Therapy specializes in Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapies. These therapies are provided in home for children and adults ages 3 and up.Therapy for children under 3 years of age are held at the local Babies Can't Wait locations.
    Intake:Call for an appointment. Has experience with adoptive families. Hours: Monday through Friday.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Grayson's Gift
P.O.Box 701
Cumming, GA   30028
Phone: 678 513-2911
Service Area: Cherokee, Dawson, Forsyth,Fulton, Gwinnett and Hall Counties
Services:
    Support network for families of children with disabilities.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: free services
 
Inclusion Project
POB 1358
Gainesville, GA   30503
Phone: 770-718-5098
Contact: Terry Graham
Email: mfrink@gpeachnet.edu
Service Area: Northeast Georgia.
Services:
    Child care options for GA families with special needs children.Hours: Mon- Fri-8a-5p.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Motor Mouth Therapy
POB 6994
Gainesville, GA   30504
Phone: 404-909-5022
Website: http://www.motormouththerapy.com
Contact: Amanda Gomez,MS-CCC-SLP
Email: motormouththerapy@hotmail.com
Service Area: Hall and parts of Forsyth counties
Services:
    Provides speech language therapy services to children in daycares, preschools and or after school facilities.
    Any child with speech, language articulation,fluency,stuttering,dysphagia,swallowing,and feeding concerns.Hours: Monday through Friday 9am-5pm.
Experience:
    Has experience with children in the public school system, as well as experience working with families in the Babies Can't Wait program.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
NE GA. Medical Center- Pediatric Rehab. Program
743 Spring Street
Gainesville, GA   30501
Phone: 770-535-3548
Website: http://www.nghs.com
Service Area: Hall and surrounding counties.
Services:
    Speech,Occupational,and Physical Therapy.
    Specialities: Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delay, Down Syndrome, Neurological Disorder, Orthopedic Sensory Impairments, Sensory Integration Deficit, and Spina Bifida.
    Has experience with adoptive families.
    Hours: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
North Metro Miracle League
2145 Jep Wheeler League
Woodstock, GA   30188
Phone: 770-777-7044
Website: http://www.nmml.net
Email: john@nmml.net
Service Area: All of North Georgia.
Services:
    Adapted baseball league serving children and adults with disabilities. NMML provides an on-field Buddy Program that has the support of local schools, sports leagues and youth groups. Servin ages 4 years and up.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes   Other: Some scholarships are available.
 
Northeast Georgia Speech Center
621 Spring Street
Gainesville, GA   30501
Phone: (770) 534-5141
Service Area: North eastern Georgia, Region 2 and surrounding area
Services:
    Services and diagnostic evaluations for persons of all ages with speech or language disorders or delays. Services for young children include a pre-school program.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Therapy Works P.C.
1688 Lawrenceville Highway
Lawrenceville, GA   30044
Phone: 770-995-2379
Website: http://www.therapyworkspc.com
Email: carolbruce@therapyworkspc.com
Service Area: Forsyth and Hall counties
Services:
    Occupational and Physical therapy. Neurodevelopmental treatment, Sensory Integration, Functional Vision Assessment and Training, Infant Massage & Movement Group, Aquatic Therapy, Mothers Out and Parent Group.
    Has experience with adoptive families. Serving Birth -21 years of age.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Educational Resources      [TOP]
Georgia Learning Resource System - North Georgia Center
1342 Highway 254
Cleveland, GA   30528
Phone: 706-865-2043
Website: http://www.glrs.org
Email: dmartin@sun.pioneer.resa.k12.ga.us
Phone: 1-888-818-8113
Service Area: Counties: Banks, Dawson, Forsyth, Franklin, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, White
Services:
    Information on education of children with disabilities; support services for parents and teachers; Loan library of specialized material and equipment; Referral information about services for students; Child Find Program to identify children with disabilities; provides training to local school systems, community providers, and parents; workshops for parents and teachers. Users can create hands on instructional materials.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
Notes:
    Serves children ages 0-21 years. Services free except workshops. Can obtain interpreters.
 
Parent Mentor - Hall and surrounding counties
Hall County School System
711 Green Street
Gainesville, GA   30505
Phone: 770-534-1080 ext. 303   Fax: 770-531-3044
Contact: Mr. Scott Crain, Parent Mentor
Email: scott.crain@hallco.org
Service Area: Hall County and surrounding counties in the District 3 Educational Region
Services:
    Provides information and education to parents of children receiving special education services. Conducts training meetings and locates resources for parents pertaining to special education.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Parent Mentor - Stephens and surrounding counties
Stephens County School System
P.O. Box 1626
Toccoa, GA   30577
Phone: 706-297-7580   Fax: 706-297-7580
Contact: Ms.Vanessa Oxley, Parent Mentor
Email: voxley@stephenscountyschools.com
Service Area: Stephens County and surrounding counties in Educational District 2
Services:
    Provides information and education to parents of children receiving special education services. Conducts training meetings and locates resources for parents pertaining to special education.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Occupational Resources      [TOP]
Lanier Therapy Motion
4875 Hog Mountain Road
Flowery Branch, GA   30504
Phone: 770-967-9301
Website: http://www.laniertherapy.com
Email: info@laniertherapy.com
Service Area: Hall County
Services:
    Physical and Occupational Therapy.
    Call for an appointment. Experience with adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Other Health Professionals      [TOP]
Allergy and Asthma Clinic of Northeast GA
520 Jesse Jewell Parkway
Gainesville, GA   30501
Phone: 770-534-0534
Service Area: Hall and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Working to control allergy and asthma. Serving Children and Adults. Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30am- 5:00pm.
    Call for an appointment.
Experience:
    Dr.Maloney is an adoptive parent.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dahlonega Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
1055 N. Grove Avenue
Dahlonega, GA   30533
Phone: 706-864-6700
Website: http://www.dahlonegapediatrics.com
Contact: Stephanie Corn,MD
Service Area: Lumpkin County
Services:
    Pediatrics- birth to 18 years.
    Hours: Monday- Friday 9am-4pm. Experience with adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dawson Eye Group
5983 Hwy. 53 East
Suite 250
Dawsonville, GA   30534
Phone: 706-216-6595
Service Area: Dawson and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Eye examinations and prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses.
    Hours: M,W.Th,and Fr 9a-5p.
    Tue-9a-6p
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Eyesight of Gainesville
1681 Thompson Bridge Road
Gainesville, GA   30501
Phone: 770-532-0532
Service Area: Gainesville and surrounding area
Services:
    Eye examinations and perscriptions for glasses and contact lenses.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Joe Reed Opticians of Cleveland
Colonial Shopping Center
Cleveland, GA   30528
Phone: 706-219-3300
Service Area: White County
Services:
    Eye Exams.Hours Monday- Thursday 10a-5p.
    Serving Children 5yrs.-Adult.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Rabbittown Medical ,LLC
2415 -G Old Cornelia Hwy
Gainesville, GA   30507
Phone: 770-535-4021
Service Area: Hall and surrounding counties.
Services:
    Comprehensive acute and chronic primary care at a fraction of the cost of ER, Urgents Cares, and Doctor's Office. Intent is to provide prompt,quality urgent and family medical care at a reasonable price.Serving individuals of all ages.
    Hours: Monday through Thursday 8am-8pm
    Friday- 8am-5pm
    Saturday- 9am-1pm
    Sunday- 1pm-5pm
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Other Resources      [TOP]
Child Care Resource& Referral Agency of Northeast GA
POB 1358
Gainesville, GA   30503
Phone: 770-718-3883
Email: jalbertson@gc.peachnet.edu
Phone: 1-800-793-6387
Service Area: Gainesville and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Counsels parents on ways to choose and maintain good childcare.Solves complex problems such as care during non traditional work hours and care for low income families.Experienced with adoptive families.Hours: Mon-Fri-8a-5p.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Contact Helpline
P.O.Box 1616
Gainesville, GA   30503
Phone: 1-800-281-5944
Phone: 770-534-0617
Service Area: Northeast Georgia including 770 and 404 area codes.
Services:
    A 24 hour telephone support line and resource referral service.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: No fee
 
Dahlonega School of Gymnastics and Dance
60 Hamp Mill Road
Dahlonega, GA   30533
Phone: 706-864-8516
Website: http://www.dahlonegagymnastics.com
Email: dahlonegagymnastics@alltel.net
Service Area: Lumpkin County
Services:
    Gymnastics and training for boys and girls. This school offers scholarships for foster children.
    Call for available scholrships. Hours: Monday- Friday
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Forsyth County Angel Food Ministries
Cumming New Life Church
1645 Dahlonega Highway
Cumming, GA   30040
Phone: 770-889-6919
Website: http://www.angelfoodministries.com
Service Area: Forsyth County
Services:
    Groceries are sold in a quantity that can fit a medium sized box at $25 per unit. Menus change monthly and one unit can feed a family of 4 for one week.
    Call for menu.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Forsyth County Dial-A-Ride
110 East Main Street
Suite 120
Cumming, GA   30040
Phone: (770) 781-2195
Service Area: Forsyth County
Services:
    Transportation services / one wheelchair van available.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Direct fee for service
 
I.N.K.
Interactive Neighborhood for Kids
999 Chestnut Street
Gainesville, GA   30501
Phone: 770-536-1900
Website: http://www.inkfun.org
Service Area: Hall County and surrounding areas
Services:
    I.N.K is a hands on Children's Museum that is designed to encourage children of all ages to develop their full potential through hands on learning. Children of all ages, abilities and experiences are free to imagine,create, and explore in an environment that is challenging, rewarding,and creative.
    I.N.K. now offers 1/2 off admission for any Adoptive or Foster family on the first Monday of each month.
    HOURS: Monday- Satuday 10am-6pm.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Stephens County Food Bank
Phone: 706-282-4505
Services:
    Available to all families affiliated with a sponsoring agency such as the Stephens County Foster/Adoptive Parent Association. Call for information on the Food Bank.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
The Power House for Kids
2018 East Currahee Street
Toccoa, GA   30577
Phone: 706-886-2290
Contact: Tina Vinson, Director of Sexual Assault Services
Phone: 706-866-2199
Service Area: Stepehens County and surrounding area
Services:
    Child Advocacy Center focusing on comprehensive child advocacy services coordinating DFCS, DJJ and community services for children who are victims of emotional, physical and/or sexual abuse. Also a Rape Crisis Center.
Experience:
    Work extensively with Foster/Adoptive population
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: free service
 
Union County Angel Food Ministries
House of Prayer Church
2925 Colwell Road
Blarsville, GA   30512
Phone: 706-781-6129
Website: http://www.angelfoodministries.com
Service Area: Union County
Services:
    Groceries are sold in a quantity that can fit into a medium sized box at 25.00 per unit. Menus rotate on a monthly basis and one unit can feed a family of 4 for about one week.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
White County Angel Food Ministries
Harvest Assembly of God
2531 Highway 129
Cleveland, GA   30528
Phone: 706-865-7144
Website: http://www.angelfoodministries.com
Service Area: White County
Services:
    Groceries are sold in a quantity that fits into a medium sized box at 25.00 per unit. Menus are rotated monthly and they offer both fresh and frozen food with an average retail of 50.00 a unit. 1 unit feeds a family of 4 for about 1 week.
    Call for menu.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Physicians      [TOP]
Brannon Pediatrics
POB 63
Gainesville, GA   30503
Phone: 770-503-7337
Email: brannonpeds@charter.net
Service Area: Hall, Habersham and surrounding counties
Services:
    Brannon Pediatrics provides Speech,Occupational, Physical,Aquatic,and Hippo Therapies within the given locations. Serving children 18 years and under.
    Hours: Monday through Friday by appointment
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Clayton Medical Associates
269 Ridgecrest Circle
Clayton, GA   30525
Phone: 706-782-7040
Service Area: Towns County
Services:
    Checkups for well children and treatment for the sick. Serving ages newborn to 18 years.
    Has experience with adoptive families. Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30am-5:00pm. Call for an appointment.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Cumming Family Medicine
303 Pirkle Ferry Road
Cumming, GA   30041
Phone: 770-781-6393
Service Area: Forsyth and surrounding counties
Services:
    Serving Newborn to 18 years.
    Medicaid patients must list one of the doctors as their primary care giver. Experienced with adoptive families.
    Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am-5pm. Saturday 9am-1pm.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dahlonega Family Practice
50 Tiption Drive
Dahlonega, GA   30533
Phone: 706-864-4012
Service Area: Lumpkin County
Services:
    Pediatrics- birth to 18 years. Offers Urgent Care after hours.
    Monday- Friday 9am-4:30pm.
    Urgent Care Hours 6pm-9pm.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr. Antonio Rios
669 Lanier Park Drive
Gainesville, GA   30501
Phone: 770-503-1333
Service Area: Hall and surrounding counties.
Services:
    Serving children birth to 18 years.Hours: Monday through Friday 9am-5pm.
    Intake : Referral must have Dr. Rio's name on it.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr. Bob Begheri
Lakeside Pediatrics
204 Canton Hwy
Cumming, GA   30040
Phone: 770-886-5437
Service Area: Forsyth County and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Serving Newborn -18 yrs.of age.
    Hours Mon,Tues,Thurs, 8:30am-5:30pm.
    Wed 8:30am-1:00pm. Fri-8:30am- 5:00pm
    Call for an appointment.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr. Carmina Babao
Dawson Pediatrics
5959 Highway 53 E.Suite 100
Dawsonville, GA   30534
Phone: 706-216-2771 x 224
Service Area: Dawsonville and surrounding area.
Services:
    Monday- Friday 9a-5p.
    Experienced with adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr. Cheryl Anderson
High Mountain Health
398 A Pleasant Hill Road
Blairsville, GA   30512
Phone: 706-745-2229
Email: ccherdoc@aol.com
Service Area: Union County
Services:
    Birth to 18 years.
    Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30a.m.to 5:00p.m.
    Has experience with adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr. Dennis A. Nutter
200 Westeria Drive
Gainesville, GA   30501
Phone: 770-718-5407
Service Area: Hall and surrounding counties
Services:
    Serving clients of all ages.Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00am-4:00pm by appointment.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr. Elizabeth W. Pinkerton
8896 Falls Road
Toccoa, GA   30577
Phone: 706-886-8399
Email: juleshenson@alltel.net
Service Area: Stephens County
Services:
    Birth to 18 years.
    Has experience with adoptive families.
    Hours: Monday through Friday 8am- 5pm.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr. Forte C. Rabb
974 S.Enota Drive NE
Gainesville, GA   30501
Phone: 770-536-7546
Service Area: Hall and surrounding counties.
Services:
    Dermatology.
    Days: Monday through Friday. All Medicaid patients must have a referral from a preferred provider.
    Has experience with adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr. James T. Bell
108 Mountain Drive
Dahlonega, GA   30533
Phone: 706-864-8140
Service Area: Lumpkin County
Services:
    Pediatrics.Children from birth to 18yrs.
    Hours: Monday- Friday 9am-5pm
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr. Karen Austin
7199 Highway 441 North
Dillard, GA   30537
Phone: 706-746-6242
Service Area: Towns County
Services:
    Treating both well and sick visits. Serving newborn to 18 years of age. Hours: Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm.
    Call for an appointment.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr. Michael B. Reynolds
605 South Enota Dr.
Gainesville, GA   30501
Phone: 770-538-0208
Service Area: Hall and surrounding counties.
Services:
    Serving clients of all ages. Medicaid patients must have a referral from a primary care provider. Has experience with adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr. Renata Batko
634 Peachtree Parkway
Cumming, GA   30040
Phone: 770-844-7439
Service Area: Forsyth and surrounding area
Services:
    Children birth to 18 yrs. Hours : Monday - Thursday 9am-5pm. Friday 8am-4pm
    Experience with adoptive families.
    Not accepting new Medicaid patients.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Gainesville Family Medicine
200 South Enota DRive
Gainesville, GA   30501
Phone: 770-538-7503
Email: JOYCE.HEAD@NGHS.COM
Service Area: Hall and surrounding counties.
Services:
    Speciality- Family Practice for children ages 10 years and up. Hours are 9am-5pm . The Practice has considerable experience with adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Longstreet Pediatrics
725 Jese Jewel Parkway
Suite 100
Gainesville, GA   30501
Phone: 770-535-3611   Fax: 770-535-7092
Website: http://www.longstreetclinic.com
Service Area: Hall and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Pediatrics from birth to 18 years of age. Hours: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm.Experience with adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Longstreet Pediatrics- Baldwin
151 Habersham Professional Drive
Suite D
Baldwin, GA   30511
Phone: 706-776-7470
Website: http://www.longstreetclinic.com
Phone: 877-417-7620
Service Area: Banks and surrounding counties.
Services:
    Children -Birth to 18 yrs.
    Hours: Monday and Friday 8:30am-5pm.Experience with adoptive families.Call for appointment.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Melissa J.McGinnis
310 West Main Street
Cumming, GA   30040
Phone: 770-886-9701
Service Area: Cumming and surrounding communities
Services:
    Newborn-18 years.
    Call for an appointment. Monday,Tuesday, Thursday,and Friday 8:30am-4:30pm. Wednesday and Saturday 8:30am- 12:30pm.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Mountain View Pediatrics
2049 Beverly Road.
Gainesville, GA   30501
Phone: 770-287-1788
Service Area: Hall and surrounding counties.
Services:
    Pediatrics- birth to 18 years.Hours are Monday -Friday 9am to 5pm.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Mt. Yonah Family Pracitce
17 White Street
Cleveland, GA   30528
Phone: 706-865-4001
Service Area: White County.
Services:
    Family Medicine.Infants and up. Please call for an appointment. Has experience with adoptive families.
    Hours: 9a-5p.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Murrayville Family Medicine
4783 Thompson Bridge Road
Gainesville, GA   30506
Phone: 770-297-8841
Service Area: Hall and surrounding counties.
Services:
    Serving newborns to 18 years.Intake- Must have a PCP in one of the Doctor's names. Hours: Monday- Friday 8:30am-5pm.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Neighborhood Health Care
95 Morrison Moore Pkwy. West
Dahlonega, GA   30533
Phone: 706-864-3323
Service Area: Lumpkin County
Services:
    Serving children birth -18 years.
    Hours :Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. Experience with adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Neighborhood Health Care- CLeveland
1331 Helen Highway
Cleveland, GA   30528
Phone: 706-865-1234
Services:
    Specializing in Family Practice.
    Ages:Newborns and up. Has experience with adoptive families.
    Hours: Monday -Friday 8:30a-5:00P
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
New Day Pediatrics
Dr. Laurie Gillespie
120 Robertson Loop Road
Clarksville, GA   30523
Contact: 706-754-5437
Service Area: Clarksville and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Hours of operation: Monday -Friday 9a-5p
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Psychologists      [TOP]
Brill, Robin A, Ph.D.
5807 Long Park Road
Cumming, GA   30040
Phone: 770-886-8488
Service Area: Serving Forsyth county.
Services:
    Child, adolescent and adult assessment and treatment. Specialty in medical psychology (pediatrics) and adoption. Hours: Monday through Friday 9:30am to 4:30pm. Serving children,adults, parents, and families.
Experience:
    Extensive experience working with adoptive and foster families. Has experience with both international and domestic adoptions.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Lillee Clark.Ph.D
615 Green Street
Gainesville, GA   30501
Phone: 770-538-4800
Service Area: Hall and surrounding counties.
Services:
    Specializing in Depression,Behavior Disorders,Anxiety,and Sexual Issues.
    * Only accepting foster children as new patients at this time.
    Experience with adoptive families.
    Hours: Monday- Friday 9a-5p
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Logan, Ellen Martin, Ph.D.
6030 Bethelview Road
Cumming, GA   30041
Phone: 770-889-1980
Service Area: Forsyth County and surrounding area
Services:
    Available by appointment on Tuesdays.
Experience:
    Experience with adoptive and foster children. Particular interest in adjustment and developmental issues.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Respite Providers and Specialized Camps      [TOP]
Agape Ranch
69 Greystone Drive
Cleveland, GA   30528
Phone: 706-348-6550
Website: http://www.agaperanch.org
Service Area: Cleveland and surrounding areas
Services:
    Works with children with Austism Spectrum Disorder.Enhancing abilities through social interaction,communication, and recreational activities.
    Has experience with adoptive families.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Some scholarships
 
Eagle Ranch
5500 Union Church Road
Chestnut Mountain, GA   30502
Phone: 770-967-8500
Service Area: Northeast Georgia
Services:
    Eagle Ranch provides a Christ centered,family oriented environment,that helps children address challenges that impact them and the family.
    Extensive experience with adoptive families.Hours: Mon-Fri -8:30am-5pm.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
FOCUS
Service Area: Region 3 and one site in Region 2
Services:
    For more information see the listing under Region 3, Disability Specialists and Organizations.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: No fee
 
H.E.A.R.T
Hopeful Equestrians Academy Of Riding Therapy
560 Oakgrove Road
Dahlonega, GA   30533
Phone: 706-864-8034
Website: http://evergreenterrace@alltel.net
Services:
    Insurance and Medicade accepted for therapy only.
    Hippotherapy and Sports/Recreation. Hippotherapy consist of treatment from a licensed occupational therapist in a 1:1 atmosphere.
    Eligibility-Children (ages 3yrs.and up) to Adults.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
Notes:
    The Academy is experienced with adoptive families.
 
Joy Ministries
Lakewood Baptist Church
2235 Thompson Ridge Road
Gainesville, GA   30501
Phone: 678-316-3930
Contact: Kristen Pruitt
Email: kpruitt@lakewood-baptist.com
Service Area: Hall County and surrounding areas.
Services:
    This respite is free of charge to any child with special needs and their siblings.Children are given a "buddy" and are encouraged to participate in games and play. Due to allegies, meals are not included. Parents provide sack lunches for their child(ren).Has experience with adoptive/foster famiies. Hours: On the last Saturday of the month from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Currently running every other month. Please call for next gathering.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Sidekicks
Dahlonega Baptist Church
303 S. Chestatee Street
Dahlonega, GA   30533
Phone: 706-864-0855
Contact: Jacqueline Daniels
Email: sidekicks@danielnet.org
Service Area: Lumpkin and surrounnding counties
Services:
    Provides respite for special needs children and adults. Typical siblings ages 4 to 12 are also welcome. Hours 6pm to 8pm on the 3rd Friday of every month. Has experience with adoptive families.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Sonrise Camp
3012 Simpson Park Road
Gainsville, GA   30506
Phone: 678-450-6905
Website: http://www.sonrisecamp.org
Service Area: Hall and surrounding counties
Services:
    Day camp that works with special needs and typical children ages 3-14.
    Services include horsebackriding and animal care.
    Staff includes occupational therapist and volunteers.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Call Camp.
 
Swan Center Children's Riding Camp
75 Swan Center Drive
Marble Hill, GA  
Phone: 770-893-3525
Website: http://www.swancenter.org
Services:
    Therapeutic horseback riding and camp.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Call for information about costs.
 
Tutoring Resources      [TOP]
Ava White Tutorials
578 South Enota Drive NE
Gainesville, GA   30501
Phone: 770-536-6898
Website: http://www.avawhitetutorial.com
Email: whiteavatutor885@bellsouth.net
Services:
    One to one attention in all subjects. Pre-K through College and Adults.
    Speciality areas: ADD, ADHD, LD, and Dyslexia.
    Over 20 years proven results.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 

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