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Counties in this region: Baldwin, Bibb, Crawford, Houston, Jones, Monroe, Peach, Pulaski, Putnam, Twiggs, Wilkinson
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Adoption Search and Reunion Resources      [TOP]
Adoption By Open Door Adoption Agency
Phone: 1-800-868-6339
Website: http://www.opendooradoption.org
Service Area: Servicing Warner Robins,and surrounding areas
Services:
    Services : Helping adults over 21 find their birth parents.
    Intake procedure call 1-888-328-0055. In Atlanta call 404-657-3555.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Call for price of fees.
 
Adoptive or Foster Care Support Groups      [TOP]
Adoption and Foster Parent Association of Georgia - Macon Group
Family and Children's Services
456 Oglethorpe Street
Macon, GA   31201
Phone: (478) 751-3154
Contact: Angela Brown, Human Resource Advisor
Contact: Ms.Johnnie Munn, President, President
Service Area: Open to residents in Region 6 counties.
Services:
    This foster and adoptive parent support group meets the first Tuesday of each month from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Child care is provided.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Dues are $5 per month
 
Baldwin County Foster And Adoption Parents Association
154 Robinson Mill Road
Milledgeville, GA   31059
Phone: (478)- 445-4135(DFCS)
Service Area: Baldwin County
Services:
    Information and training for families of foster and adopted children. The group meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at the DFCS office at 6:30 pm. New members are welcome.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Crawford County Foster and Adoptive Parents Association
Roberta Baptist Church
261 McCrary Avenue
Roberta, GA   31078
Phone: 478-836-6030
Service Area: Crawford County
Services:
    Provides support and information for foster and adoptive families.
    Time: 3rd Wednesday, very other month, at 7pm.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Families By Choice
Macon, GA  
Phone: 478-745-3331
Service Area: Macon and surrounding areas
Services:
    This adoptive parent support group meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at Vineville United Methodist Church in Macon. All adoptive families and families waiting to adopt are welcome.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Families with Children from China
Macon, GA  
Phone: 478-741-1800
Contact: Kelley White
Email: fccmacon@cox.net
Service Area: Middle Georgia group
Services:
    A support group for families who have adopted from China.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Jones County Foster and Adoptive Parents Support Group
Elam Baptist Church
Gray, GA   31032
Phone: 478-986-3126
Service Area: Jones County
Services:
    Meets the 3rd Monday of each month at 6pm. New members are welcome.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
NAMI of Central Georgia
Family to FAmily Support Group
1011 Washington Ave
Macon, GA  
Phone: 478-328-0508
Website: http://National Site- nami.org. Ga site-ga.nami.org
Contact: Ms. Tackett
Service Area: Middle Georgia
Services:
    Support with families with mental illness. There are 3 classes to teach coping skills to families. Special classes (Visions of Tomorrow) for parents of mentally ill children.
    Meeting time: Last Monday of the month at 7pm.
    For more information about the classes contact Mrs. Pat Strode at 770-234-9347.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No   Other: NAMI is FREE.
 
Peach County Foster & Adoptive Parents Association
DFCS 700 Spruce Street
Fort Valley, GA   31030
Phone: 478-825-6428 (DFCS)
Service Area: Peach County
Services:
    Support group for foster and adoptive families. Meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of each month and new families are welcome to come.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: no fee
 
Attorneys      [TOP]
Alex Falanga
184 Wright Street
Roberta, GA   31078
Phone: 478-836-2482
Service Area: Local Area
Services:
    Family Law.
    Experience with adoption issues.
    Hours: Monday Friday 9a-3p
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Charles Jeffrey Liipfert
Attorney at Law
202 Central Avenue
Fort Valley, GA   31030
Phone: 478-825-2074
Email: JLiip@bellsouth.net
Service Area: Fort Valley and surrounding areas.
Services:
    General law.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive families.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Doye Green
184 Wright Street
Macon, GA   31078
Phone: 478-836-2482
Service Area: Macon Area
Services:
    Family Law. Experience with Adoption issues.
    Hours- Monday- Friday- 9a-3p.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Jones & Oliver
102 Peachtree Street
Fort Valley, GA   31030
Phone: 478-822-9962
Email: jandoatt@aol.com
Service Area: Peach County and surrounding areas
Services:
    General Practice
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive families
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Josephine Bryant Jones
2663 Cherokee Avenue
POB 14242
Macon, GA   31203
Phone: 478-745-3224   Fax: 478-745-5855
Email: jojo14242@cox.net
Service Area: Macon and surrounding areas. Will consider any county within 60 miles of Macon, GA.
Services:
    Experience :Adoption Law.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Larry Williams
184 Wright Avenue
Roberta, GA   31078
Phone: 478-836-2482
Service Area: Local Area
Services:
    General Law
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Lester M. Miller
184 Wright Avenue
Roberta, GA   31078
Phone: 478-836-2482
Email: TLes89@aol.com
Service Area: Crawford and surrounding areas.
Services:
    General and adoption law.
Experience:
    Has experience with adopted families.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Comprehensive Psychological or Medical Services      [TOP]
Central Georgia Pediatric
844 Second Street
Macon, GA  
Phone: 478-746-6622
Service Area: Central Geogria
Services:
    Pediatric Surgeons Group Practice. Serving children 0 -18 years of age. Call for an appointment. Hours: 8am-5pm.
    Has experience with adoptive& foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Jemnnifer P. Duke,MD
540 Hemlock Street
Suite 100
Macon, GA  
Phone: 478-471-9070
Service Area: Macon/Middle Georgia
Services:
    Primary care for all age groups. Specializing in Autistic Spectrum Disorder,Aspergers Syndrome and Attention Deficit Disorder. Hours: Monday through Thursday 8am-5pm.
    Friday: 8am-12 noon
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Pediatric Orthopaedic Associates PC
1910 Forsyth Street
Macon, GA  
Phone: 478-743-4880
Service Area: Central Georgia
Services:
    Specializing in Children's Orthopaedics. Hours: Monday through Thursday 8am through 5pm. Friday: 8am-12noon. Call for an appointment.Serving children 0-18 years of age.
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Speciality Healthcare
540 Charter Blvd.
Suite 400
Macon, GA  
Phone: 476-471-0710
Service Area: Macon and Middle Georgia
Services:
    Evaluation and treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder and learning disabilitites in children, adolescents and adults. Most insurance accepted. Call for verification.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
The Psychiatry Center
567 Arlington Place
Macon, GA  
Phone: 478-745-9206
Service Area: Central Georgia
Services:
    Specializing in issues pertaining to children. Call for an appointment. Experience with adoptive & foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Counseling Services      [TOP]
Behavioral Medicine, LLC
3585 Vineville Ave.
Macon, GA   31204
Phone: (478) 476-0403
Contact: Christopher Telliski, Ph.D.
Service Area: Central Georgia
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Counseling and Psychiatric Service Center
Dr. Davenport
121 Carl Vinson Parkway
Warner Robins, GA   31085
Phone: 478-922-2365
Service Area: Warner Robins and surrounding area
Services:
    Behavioral Intervention and Cognitave Therapy for children and teens.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
Notes:
    There is usually a waiting list for services.
 
Counseling Center of Crawford County
80 Wright Street
Roberta, GA   31078
Phone: 478-836-2713
Service Area: Crawford County area
Services:
    Family couseling, grief and loss issues, crisis intervention, grief support group for children and teens.
Experience:
    Experienced with foster children.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes
Notes:
    This program is sponsored by the churches in the community and has office hours on Monday and Tuesday, 10am to 5pm, and provides therapy by appointment.
 
Family Counseling Center
277 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, West
Suite 203
Macon, GA   31201
Phone: 478-745-2811
Service Area: Bibb, Crawford, Houston, Jones, Laurens, Monroe, Peach, and Twiggs Counties
Services:
    Adoption and custody homestudies, child advocacy services, parent education services, substance abuse support groups, and family and individual counseling.
Experience:
    Experienced with adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Fig of One, Inc.
1063 Walnut Street
Macon, GA   31201
Phone: 478-742-3186
Service Area: Macon and surrounding area.
Services:
    Crisis intervention and counseling for children with behavioral problems.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes   Other: Some free services.
 
Grace For All Families
206 Rigby Court
Warner Robins, GA   31088
Phone: 478-320-0702
Website: http://www.geocities.com/Grace For All Families/
Service Area: Warner Robins and surroundund areas.
Services:
    Support for marriage issues. Specialize in faith based counseling. Experience in grief and loss, communication skills, child play therapy and much more. Accept pro bono clients.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Lewis, David Ph.D., PAC, DABPS
(Rt. 4, Box 30-1) Rt.4
Eatonton, GA   31023
Phone: (478) 374-9864
Service Area: Central Georgia
Services:
    Behaviorial intervention services.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Morton, Amy L.M.F.T.
315 College Street
Macon, GA   31201
Phone: 478-741-1138
Service Area: Macon and surrounding area.
Services:
    Ms. Morton is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in treatment of behavioral and emotional problems in children and teens.
Experience:
    Ms. Morton has worked at the Methodist Youth Home for 5 years and knows the issues that adoptive families face.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Oconee Community Service Board
P.O. Box 1827
Milledgeville, GA   31061
Phone: 912-453-4817
Service Area: Baldwin, Jasper, Putnam, Hancock, Washington, Wilkerson
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Phoenix Center Behavioral Health Services
100 Wright Avenue
Roberta, GA   31078
Phone: 478-836-9001 (Roberta location)
Phone: 478-322-4000 (Warner Robins location)
Service Area: Crawford, Houston, and Peach Counties
Services:
    Roberta location: Adult mental health and substance abuse, child and family counseling.
    Warner Robins location: Child Substance Abuse Day Program
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes   Other: Will work with clients with no insurance
 
Phoenix Center Behavioral Health Services
100 Wright Avenue
Roberta, GA   31078
Phone: 478-836-9001
Service Area: Crawford, Houston, and Peach Counties.
Services:
    Specializing in Adult Mental Health and Substance Abuse Counseling,( Child and Family). Child Substance Abuse clients are sent to the Warner Robins Day Program.
    Hours Monday- Friday 8a-5p.
    24 Hour Crisis Call - Warner Robins-478-322-4000.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes   Other: Also uninsured.
 
Phoenix Center Community Service Board
P.O. Box 2866
Warner Robins, GA   31099
Phone: 912-322-4058
Service Area: Houston, Crawford, Peach
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
River Edge Behavior Health Center
175 Emery Highway
Macon, GA   31201
Phone: 912-751-4515
Service Area: Bibb, Monroe, Jones, Twiggs
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Roberts, Margie M.S., L.P.C.
140 Northwoods Dr.
Milledgeville, GA   31061
Phone: 706-648-3820
Email: markmargie@alltel.net
Service Area: Middle Georgia
Services:
    Couseling services.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Call for information on fees.
 
The Counseling Center
277 MLK Jr. Blvd.
Suie 203
Macon, GA   31201
Phone: Macon:478-745-2811
Phone: Warner Robins:478-918-0663
Service Area: Middle Georgia,Warner Robbins
Services:
    Preserving and strengthening individuals, couples and families.child development issues, premarital and marital issues, single parent family issues, divorce and restructuring of families, substance abuse,sexual/gender issues,despair and depression,violence in relationships and communication difficulties.
    Hours: Monday through Friday 8am-5pm. Other appointments available.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
Notes:
    Private Insurance: No charge for victims of crime with a current police report.
    Medicaid: No charge for residents of Bibb County Housing
    Sliding Scale Fees: Other fees based on family income and number of people living in the home.
 
Dentists      [TOP]
Clinton Watson, DDS
3298 Northside Drive
Macon, GA  
Phone: 478-746-4967
Service Area: Macon and surrounding areas.
Services:
    General Dentistry ,Cosmetic Dentistry and Gum treatment. Emergency Care available.
    Has expereince with adoptive and foster families.
    Hours: Monday through Thursday 8am-5pm. Friday 8am-12noon.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Clyde Marlow, DDS, MSC,PC
740 First Street
Macon, GA   31201
Phone: 478-745-0200
Phone: 1-800-342-0844
Service Area: Middle Georgia
Services:
    * Pay for services... Office then files insurance for patients.
    Oral Surgeon.. Hours Monday -Thurday 7:15-5pm. Friday 7:15a-12noon..
Experience:
    Experience with adoptive families.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dental Care Center
3432 Mercer University Drive
Macon, GA  
Phone: 478-474-6810
Service Area: Macon and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Emergencies treated the same day. Nitrous oxide gas and IV sedation available. Digital X -Rays with less radiation. Braces,Gum treatment, General and Cosmetic Surgery.
    Orthodontic patients call 478-475-0132.
    Hours: Monday and Thursday 9am-7pm., Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9am-5pm. Open evenings and some holidays.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr. Lawrence Marable
3661 Eisenhower Parkway
Suite 268
Macon, GA   31204
Phone: 478-743-6199
Service Area: Central Macon and surrounding areas.
Services:
    General Dentistry.Emergencies are welcome. Call for an appointment. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 7:30am-5pm. Friday 7:30am-12 noon. Saturday by appointment only. Experienced with Headstart Program and adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr. Rob McCormack
112 Arkwright Landing
Macon, GA   31210
Phone: 478-471-9779   Fax: 478-471-9754
Service Area: Serving Middle Georgia
Services:
    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, State of the art facility. Your comfort is our speciality.
    Hours: Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm, Emergency appointments available.
    Intake: Must have a referral form from a dentist or prior surgery approval. Accepts Medicaid with dental referral or prior insurance approval.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster children.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr. Robert Beals
606 Spring Street
Macon, GA   31201
Phone: 478-746-4578   Fax: 478-745-6413
Service Area: Serving Middle Georgia
Services:
    Pediatric dental and adult dental services provided.
    Hours: Monday through Friday 8am-5pm. Emergency services available. Please call and schedule an apppointment.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster children.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Harrel, Dan D.D.S.
143 East Cruccelle Street
Eastman, GA   31023
Phone: (478) 374-4716
Service Area: Eastman and surrounding area
Services:
    General dentistry and pediatric dentistry with a specialty in caring for children ages 3 to 16.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Kenneth Hortman Denture Center
Hwy 80
P.O. Box 900
Roberta, GA   31078
Phone: 478-836-2994
Email: kdhdental@aol.com
Phone: 1-800-711-1440
Service Area: Georgia, Florida, and Alabama
Services:
    Make dentures and partials.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive families.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Knight, Mike DDS
501 Griffin Avenue
Eastman, GA   31023
Phone: 478-374-7719
Service Area: Eastman and surrounding area
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Mullis, Dana DDS
1003 Plaza Avenue
Eastman, GA   31023
Phone: 478-374-1127
Service Area: Eastman and surrounding area.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Peach Care
 
Smith, Wayne DDS
814 Professional Center Drive
Eastman, GA   31023
Phone: 478-374-7078
Phone: 912-374-5001
Service Area: Eastman and surrounding area
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Peach Care
 
T. Hortman Denture Center
Hwy 80
P.O. Box 741
Roberta, GA   31078
Phone: 478-836-2795
Email: labmanwth@aol.com
Service Area: Alabama and Georgia
Services:
    Denture services.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Disability Specialists and Organizations      [TOP]
Advantages Day Care
by United Cerebral Palsy
2992 Crestline Drive
Macon, GA   31204
Phone: (478)-477-4673
Service Area: Bibb County
Services:
    United Cerebral Palsy serves developmentally disabled children who are 3 months through 5 years of age , and have physical, occupational and speech therapy needs.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Accepts DFCS voucherss
 
Autism Support Group
523 Pinecrest Road
Macon, GA   31204
Phone: 478-745-4994
Service Area: Baldwin, Bibb, Crawford, Houston, Monroe Counties and surrounding area.
Services:
    This is a support group for parents of autistic children. The group meets at 10:00 on the 3rd Saturday morning of each month at the GALS Center at 3769 Ridge Avenue, Macon. Phone for more information.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: free services
 
Burke Foundation
804 Cherry Street
Suite B
Macon, GA   31201
Phone: 478-738-9955
Service Area: Counties: Baldwin, Bibb, Crawford, Hancock, Houston, Jasper, Jones, Monroe, Peach, Putnam, Twiggs, Washington, Wilkinson
Services:
    Provides medical equipment and supplies relating to cancer. Provides food services and aid for buying medications.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: some free services
 
Central Georgia and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
(CHADD)
GA State Univ. Montgomery& Wilkerson Sts.
Milledgeville, GA  
Phone: 478-452-2546
Service Area: Baldwin County
Services:
    Support groups are held the 2nd Monday of each month at the Peabody Aud., Kilpatrick Education Blg.
    Se
Experience:
    Agency is experienced with adoptive families.Parents with other special needs are welcome.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Central Georgia Institute for Developmental Medicine
771 Orange Street
Macon, GA  
Phone: 478-633-6713
Service Area: Macon and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Offering treatment and support for children with :Learning Disabilities,ADD,Developmental Delay, Academic Under Achievement, and Developmental Behavior Problems.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Deborah Johnson
Houston County Medical Center
233 N.Houston Rd.
Warner Robbins, GA  
Phone: 478-922-7355
Services:
    Specializes in communication following a head injury, developmental delays, neurological disorders, stuttering, voice, diagnosis, and treatment.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive families. Hours of operation - Monday - Thursday-- time varies.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Central Georgia
Phone: 478-328-0508
Contact: John Hathcock
Service Area: Central Georgia, Region 6 and surrounding area
Services:
    The National Alliance for the Metally Ill (NAMI) provides support for families of people with mental illness and advocates for the mentally ill. The Visions for Tomorrow education progam is available in several locations in Georgia for parents of children with mental illness. The course teaches the knowledge and skills needed to cope more effectively, and more information can be gotten from Pat Strode at (770) 234-9347. The class is available in Spanish as well as English.
    A help line and newsletter are also available.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Free Services
 
Of One Mind
Phone: 478-751-9389
Service Area: Macon and surrounding area
Services:
    A support group for parents of children with special needs that meets the 3rd Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Harvest Cathedral, 2254 Rocky Creek Road, Macon.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: no fee
 
The ARC of Macon
4664 Sheraton Driive
Macon, GA  
Phone: 478-477-7764
Service Area: Bibb County
Services:
    Offers programs to those with a developmental disability and to their families. Residential and psychological services,family support meetings,recreational and social events, as well as advocacy and referrals are just some of the programs available.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: DFCS vouchers
 
United Cerebral Palsy of Macon and Middle Georgia
2992 Crestline Drive
Macon, GA   31204
Phone: 478-477-4673
Email: ucpmmga@mindspring.com
Service Area: Counties: Baldwin, Bibb, Crawford, Crisp, Dooly, Hancock, Houston, Jasper, Jones, Macon, Marion, Monroe, Peach, Putnam, Schley, Sumter, Taylor, Twiggs, Washington, Webster, Wilkinson.
Services:
    After school program, child care services, early intervention program, occupational therapy services, physical therapy services, speech and language therapy services.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
Notes:
    Sign language, Spanish, and other language interpreters available.
 
Educational Resources      [TOP]
Crawford County Board of Education
190 East Crusselle St.
Roberta, GA   31078
Phone: 478-836-3131
Service Area: Crawford County
Services:
    Pre K-12 general, specialized, vocational and college prep curriculum; special education; extended day program; remedial program.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive families.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Crawford County Family Learning Program
190 East Cruselle Street
Roberta, GA   31015
Phone: 478-836-9114
Service Area: Crawford County and surrounding area
Services:
    Literacy program for children and adults.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Extended Education Program
Mercer University
1400 Coleman Ave.
Macon, GA   31207
Phone: 1-800-964-9090 ext. 2783
Website: http://www.readingprograms.org
Service Area: Macon
Services:
    A program to develop reading skills for ages Kindergarten through adult.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Georgia Academy for the Blind
2895 Vineville Avenue
Macon, GA  
Phone: 478-751-6083
Service Area: Macon and surrrounding areas
Services:
    Provides speciality services to children through young adults ages 5-22 yrs,who are visually and multi-impaired. Orthopedics, instruction, and after school recreation is offered. Hours of operation-8a-3p.
Experience:
    THe Georgia Academy for the Blind is experienced with adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Georgia Learning Resource System - East Central
1141 Cochran Highway
Eastman, GA   31023
Phone: 478-275-2548
Website: http://www.glrs.org
Email: duncanca@dlcga.com
Phone: 1-800-282-7552
Service Area: Counties: Baldwin, Bleckley, Dodge, Hancock, Jasper, Johnson, Laurens, Montgomery, Pulaski, Putnam, Telfair, Treutlen, Washington, Wheeler, Wilcox. Wilkinson
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   Other: no fee
Notes:
    Serves children ages 0-21 years. Services free except workshops. Interpreters available.
 
Georgia Learning Resource System - Middle Georgia
3769 Ridge Avenue
Macon, GA   31204
Phone: 478-471-5400
Service Area: Counties: Bibb, Crawford, Houston, Jones, Monroe, Peack, Twiggs
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   Other: no fee
Notes:
    Serves children ages 0-21 years. Services free except workshops
 
Goodwill City Cyber Center
240 Broadway
Macon, GA  
Phone: (478) 742-7669
Service Area: Macon and surrounding area
Services:
    Free and low cost classes to teach computer and internet skills to adults. A new schedule is announced each month.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes   Other: Free and low cost classes.
 
Head Start
Middle Georgia Community Action Agency
121 Prince Street
Warner Robins, GA   31093
Phone: 478-922-4464
Service Area: Middle Georgia
Services:
    Early school skills, motor and cognitive skills ,language, socialization, in addition to free physical and dental services.
Experience:
    All children must be 3 years of age on or before Sept.1st of the school year. Head Start centers are located in Region 6 cities.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
Notes:
    Call for enrollment. Birth certificate is mandatory.
 
Head Start of Middle Georgia
1570 Watson Blvd.
Warner Robins, GA   31093
Phone: 478-922-94464
Service Area: Bleckley, Crawford, Dodge, Houston, Jones, Laurens, Montgomery, Peach, Pulaski, Tefair, Treutlen, Twiggs, Wheeler, Wilcox, and Wilkinson Counties
Services:
    Inclusive pre-school and child care center for children 3 to 5 years meeting financial or disability guidelines.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: no cost
 
Peach County Board of Education
523 Vineville Street
Fort Valley, GA   31030
Phone: 478-825-5933
Website: http://www.peachshcools.org
Email: dbryan@peach.k12.ga.us
Service Area: Byron and Fort Valley
Services:
    Educates students K-12, programs include college prep, general studies, and vocational.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive families.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
Notes:
    Students must live in the county, be in the Limitd Choice Program, or the No Child Left Behind Program.
 
Woodfield Academy
4500 Chapel Hill Drive
Macon, GA  
Phone: (478)- 785-0062
Service Area: Open to students in all surrounding counties.
Services:
    Woodfield serves grades 4-12. It is equipped to teach children with ADD and other learning disabilities. Woodfield has an enrollment of 50 students, and classes are limited to 10 or less. Woodfield provides a family focused environment as it helps each member address the child's disability.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Contact school for cost.
 
Woodfield Academy
4375 Rivoli Drive
Macon, GA  
Phone: 478-477-9844
Website: http://www.woodfieldacademy.org
Service Area: Middle Georgia and Warner Robins
Services:
    Middle Georgia's only independenat school for children with learning differences. We welcome all children with learning differences such as ADHD,ADD, BiPolar issues.
    Call for an appointment.
    Limited scholarships available.
    Hours: Monday through Friday school hours and Visting Hours 7:45am-4:00pm.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Occupational Resources      [TOP]
Language Pathologists
The Speech Path
4903 Forsyth Street
Macon, GA  
Phone: 478-477-0601
Service Area: Macon and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Speech,Language Pathogist and Speech Therapy.
    Serving - all ages. Needs Physician referral.Call for appointment.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Neva Edington
770 Hemlock Street
Macon, GA   31201
Phone: 478-633-1118
Service Area: Middle Georgia
Services:
    Fine motor skills , oral aversion, and sensory aversion.
    Hours: Monday- Friday 9:30a- 5:45P.
    * Doctor must refer for services.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Voice and Swallowing Center
540 Hemlock Street
Macon, GA  
Phone: 478-743-8953
Service Area: Macon and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Speech, Language Pathologist and Speech Therapy.
Experience:
    Has expereince with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Other Health Professionals      [TOP]
Advanced Pediatric & Adult Therapy
1854 Forsyth St
Macon, GA  
Phone: 478-755-1157
Service Area: Macon/Middle Georgia
Services:
    Pediatric Physical Therapy and Adult Physical Therapy. Hours: Monday through Friday 8am-5pm..
    Intake: Physician's referral.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Asthma and Pediatric Lung Center of Central GA
1062 Forsyth Street
Macon, GA  
Phone: 478-755-0036
Service Area: Central Georgia area
Services:
    General pediatrics, pediatric pulmonology, well childcare, immunizations, asthma and lung diseases,prematurity and special needs.
    Serving children 0-18 years of age.
    Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:30am -5:00 pm., Friday 8:30am- 12noon.
    Medicaid: Call and verify
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Central Georgia Respiratory Therapy and Home Medica Equipment
3780 Eisenhower Paarkway
Macon, GA   31206
Phone: 478-784-3565
Phone: 1-888-800-4270
Service Area: Central Georgia
Services:
    Oxygen and Respiratory specialists. 24 hour Emergency Service. Call for consultation. Hours are Monday through Friday 8am-5pm. Has experience with DFCS special needs children in foster care.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Children's Medical Services
811 Hemlock Services
Macon, GA  
Phone: 478-751-6253
Service Area: Bibb and surroundng counties.
Services:
    The service is available to children with various illnesses and disabilities that range from burns, lung conditions, diabetes, hearing disorders, and genetic disorders. It offers lab testing, education and therapy.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Children's Medical Services-Macon
811 Hemlock Street
Macon, GA   31201-2144
Phone: 478-751-6253   Fax: 478-751-6429
Email: mtzimmerman@gdph.state.ga.us
Phone: 888-384-3267
Service Area: Baldwin, Bibb, Crawford, Hancock, Houston, Jasper, Jones, Monroe, Peach, Putnam, Twiggs, Washington, Wilkinson
Services:
    Public medical care program for low income children with disabilities or chronic diseases. Audiology services.
    Offers children's medical services.
    Conditions served: Developmental Delay, Unspecified; Diabetes; Hearing Impaired, deaf and partial; Heart, Unspecified; Lung Disorder; Neurological Disorder; Orthopedic; Scoliosis; Seizure Disorder; Visually Impaired.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes   Other: Some free services
 
Children's Neurology Center of Macon LLC
840 Pine Street
Macon, GA  
Phone: 478-750-8880
Service Area: Macon/Middle Georgia
Services:
    Pediatric Neurology. Hours: Monday through Thursday 8am-5pm. Friday 8am-12 noon.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Crawford County Health Department
141 McCrary Ave.
Roberta, GA   31078
Phone: 478-836-3167
Service Area: Statewide; service is provided to clients regardless of residence.
Services:
    Children's immunizations, WIC for children under (5)five, health checks (physicals), family planning, environmental inspections of homes for foster care and adoption.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive families and foster care.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Debbie Ryor
770 Hemlock Street
Macon, GA   31201
Phone: 478-633-1118
Service Area: Macon and surrounding communities
Services:
    Muscles, walking, aversion to sensory things.
    Hours : Monday- Friday 8:30Am- 4:45Pm
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Empower Women Health Center
420 Charter Blvd., Suite 405
Macon
Phone: 478-474-9093
Services:
    The center specializes in women and female adolescent gynocology. Hrs. of operation Monday- Tursday-9a-5p, and Friday 9a-2p
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Georgia Hand Therapy & Upper Extremity Center
840 Pine Street
Macon, GA  
Phone: 478-633-7361
Service Area: Macon/Middle Georgia
Services:
    Physical therapy for the upper extremities.
    Intake: Physician's referral. Hours: Monday through Thursday 8am -5pm. Friday - 8am-12 noon.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Kid Fitness
1200 Riverside Drive
Suite D
Macon, GA  
Phone: 478-750-0913
Service Area: Central Georgia
Services:
    A fun nutrition and fitness program for children that are overweight. Ages: Children to 18 years of age.
    Hours: Varies: Call for consultation.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster children.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Kids in Waterland
310 Ashville Ct
Macon, GA  
Phone: 478-474-4035
Services:
    Water therapy for children.Physician referral.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Language Services Chatter Box Speech
3383 Vineville Ave
Macon, GA  
Phone: 476-475-1001
Service Area: Macon and surrounding areas
Services:
    Speech, Language Pathologists and Speech Therapy. Serving all ages. Physician referral. By appointment.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Pediatric Speciality Care of Macon,P.C.
4035 Elnora Drive
Macon, GA   31210
Phone: 478-474-5252
Service Area: Middle Georgia
Services:
    Pediatric speciality of Macon, specializing in the sole practice of pediatric and adolescent medicine. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday-9a-5p. Serving children from newborn to eigthteen years.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Physiotherapy Associates
6501 Peak Road
Suite 100
Macon, GA  
Phone: 476-476-0935
Service Area: Macon and surrounding area
Services:
    Physiotherapy for patients as needed. Hours: Monday through Thursday 8am-5pm. Friday 8am-12noon.
    Intake: Physicians Referral.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Retina Association of Middle Georgia
160 Water Tower Court
Macon, GA   31217
Phone: 478-757-8806
Service Area: Serving Counties in Regions 6, 8 and 9.
Services:
    Specializing in Opthalmology. Patient has to be referred by an opthalmologist.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Sibley Heart Center Cardiology
770 Pine Street
Macon, GA  
Phone: 478 743-4622
1-800-542-2233
Service Area: Macon/Middle Georgia
Services:
    Pediatric Cardiology. Hours: Monday through Thursday 8am-5pm. Friday 8am-12noon. Intake: Physician's referral.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
The Asthma and Pediatric Lung Center of Central Georgia Primary Pediatrics
Pediatric Pulmonology
800 First Street
Suite 320
Macon, GA  
Phone: 478-755-0036
Service Area: Macon and surrounding areas
Services:
    Specializing in well child care, immunizations, asthma and lung diseases, prematurity and special needs.
    Experience with adoptive families.
    Hours of operation Monday - Friday 8:00a-5:00p
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
The TNT center of Central Georgia
540 Hemlock Street
Macon, GA   31201
Phone: 478-743-8953
Service Area: Middle Georgia
Services:
    A team approach to total ear, nose and throat healthcare with a londstanding history of serving the Middle Georgia community. Hrs. of operation are 9a-5p.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
Notes:
    Call to make an appointement after a referral from a family doctor.
 
Voice and Swallowing Center
540 Hemlock Street
Macon, GA  
Phone: 476-743-8953
Service Area: Macon and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Speech, Language Pathologists and Speech Therapy. Needs physician referral.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Other Resources      [TOP]
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Heart of Georgia
277 MLK Jr. Boulevard
Peyton Anderson Building, Suite 105
Macon, GA   31201
Phone: 478-745-3984
Website: http://www.bibbsmacon.org
Service Area: Macon area
Services:
    Adult mentors for children ages 5 to 14 living with one parent.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Free service
 
Booker T. Washington Community Center
391 Monroe Street
Macon, GA   31201
Phone: 478-742-7431
Website: http://www.BTWcenter.org
Service Area: Macon and surrounding area.
Services:
    The goal of the center is to improve the conditions for work, play, study, health, and living for the community through programs of social service and action.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: free services
 
Boy Scouts/Cub Scouts of America
4335 Confederate Way
Macon, GA  
Service Area: Macon and surrounding areas.Also serves Warner Robins area.
Services:
    Offering sports art,health, life skills,character building, and leadership development for boys.
    A
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Crawford County Family Connection
1011 Highway 341 North
P.O. Box 2510
Roberta, GA   31078
Phone: 478-836-4501
Website: http://www.crawfordcountyfamilyconnection.org
Service Area: Crawford County
Services:
    Referral service; looks for services to improve the lives of children and families. Helps students graduate on time.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Crawford County Recreation Department
P.O. Box 1228
c/o County Commissioners Office
Roberta, GA   31078
Phone: 478-836-4499
Service Area: Crawford County and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Offers all sports to youth ages 4-15.
Experience:
    Works with the county health department and counselors in cases involving adopted children.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Crawford Neighborhood & Community Service Center
1011 U.S. 341 North
Roberta, GA   31078
Phone: 478-836-3030
Email: ahortman01@aol.com
Service Area: Crawford County
Services:
    Commodity distribution, emergency assistance, energy assistance, food bank, weatherization, housing preservation, prescription assistance.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Georgia Mentor
400 Elberta Street
Warner Robbins, GA   31093
Phone: 478-929-7896
Service Area: Houston County residents
Services:
    To educate and advocate for parents concerning special education services.
    Hours of operation: Tuesday- Wednesday- Friday- 9a-2p
    Experienced with adoptive famillies.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Georgia's Independent Living Program
DFCS
POB 68
Dublin, GA   31040
Phone: 478-275-6533
Service Area: Middle Georgia
Services:
    Serving youth 14-21 regardless of permanency plan (including adoption). Also youth under 21 years who are eligible for Independent Living Services when placement authority ended.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Global Pediatrics, Inc.
Heart and Hoofbeats Program
7440 Thomaston Rd
Macon, GA   31220
Phone: (478) 757-1338
Service Area: Region 6
Services:
    Horse back riding as therapy. Call for more information.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Habitat for Humanity
3225 Rice Mill Road
Macon, GA  
Phone: 478-784-6800
Service Area: Macon and surrounding area.
Services:
    Community involvement for ages 14 and up with required supervision. Activities involving office work, mailings, and fund raising sales. No age restrictions- supervisor requirements.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Health Source
233 N. Houston Road
140 D
Warner Robins, GA   31093
Phone: 478-923-3351
Service Area: Houston County
Services:
    Support groups including Compassionate Friends and Moms of Multiples, community education services.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No   Other: some free services
 
Kids Journey
400 Elberta Road
Warner Robins, GA   31093
Phone: (478) 542-2268
Contact: Leila Anderson, Director
Service Area: Houston County
Services:
    This is a referral resource for services for children and families in Houston County.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Kindermusik Village
565 Wimbish Road
Macon, GA  
Phone: 478-757-1100
Website: http://www.makingmusik.com/missdonna
Service Area: Central Georgia
Services:
    Classes for parents with infants to 18 months. Imagine whirling, dancing , storytelling, playing rhythm instruments and singing - so much fun!
    Call for an apppointment.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Majestic School of Music & Art
286 Blossom Ave.
Macon, GA  
Phone: 478-808-3053
Email: majesticmusicschool@yahoo.com
Service Area: Macon and surrounging areas
Services:
    Music instruction including most band instruments,voice and piano. Most forms of art will be introduced ( coal, oil,watercolor, paper,etc.)Classes are scheduled at the time of registration.
    Call for more information.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Middle Georgia Community Action Agency
1570 Watson Blvd.
Warner Robins, GA   31099
Phone: 478-922-4464
Service Area: Bibb, Bleckley, Butts, Crawford, Dodge, Houston, Jones Lamar, Laurens, Monroe, Montgomery, Murry, Peach, Pike, Pulaski, Spalding, Telfair, Twiggs, Upson and Wilkerson Counties.
Services:
    Community assistance including Head Start, Ombudsman, housing assistance, transportation, information and referral, and counseling. Services for low income families and disabled individuals of all ages.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes   Other: Some free services
 
Parent University
Cherokee Heights United Methodist Church
2590 Napier Avenue
Macon, GA   31204
Phone: 478-746-5692
Service Area: Macon and surrounding areas
Services:
    Parenting education seminars; Childcare Provided (must register in advance)
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Free
 
Quality Care for Children
905 Main Street
Macon, GA   31217
Phone: 478-752-7800
Service Area: Middle Georgia area
Services:
    Providing resources and referrals for children. Start-up training is also available for people interested in providing home child care. A training calendar is available.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Rainbow House Children's Resource Center
POB 1239
Warner Robins, GA  
Phone: (478)- 923-5923
Service Area: Houston County
Services:
    Rainbow House is devoted to reducing the occurrence of child abuse.The facility is located in Houston County, and it coordinates community efforts to promote child abuse education, advocacy,treatment, prevention, and training. The house provides a comfortable child friendly atmosphere that puts children at ease to discuss their situation.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
Notes:
    Referrals are primarily from the Department of Family and Children's Services.
 
Physicians      [TOP]
Brown, Crystal M.D.
701 Blue Bird Blvd.
Fort Valley, GA   31030
Phone: 478-827-1971
Service Area: Fort Valley and surrounding area
Services:
    Works with the entire family on all health problems and diseases.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Byron Family Health Center
200 Highway 49
Byron, GA   31008
Services:
    Servicing the family with quality health care.
    Experienced with adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Cornerstone Medical Associates
300 Margie Drive
Warner Robbins, GA  
Phone: 478-751-2580
Website: http://www.cstonemed.com
Service Area: Offices located in Macon, Byron, Fort Valley, Perry, and Warner Robins
Services:
    Group includes doctors in pediatrics, family practice, internal medicine, physical medicine & rehabilitation, and OB GYN.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Crawford County Health Department
141 McCrary Ave.
Roberta, GA   31078
Phone: 478-836-3167
Service Area: Statewide; service is provided to clients regardless of residence.
Services:
    Children's immunizations, WIC for children under (5)five, health checks (physicals), family planning, environmental inspections of homes for foster care and adoption.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive families and foster care.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Crawford Family Medicine and Occupational Health Center
106 McCrary Ave.
Roberta, GA   31078
Phone: 478-836-2819
Email: cfm1010@gnat.net
Services:
    Family practice
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr. Angela Barrosos
4035 Elnora Avenue
Macon, GA   31210
Phone: 478-474-5252   Fax: 478-474-4244
Service Area: Serving Middle Georgia
Services:
    General pediatrics and well baby care. Sports and school physicals.
    Hours: Monday through Friday 8am-5pm. Emergency apointments available. Call for an appointment.
Experience:
    Has expereince with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr. Beverly Sanders
1157 Forsyth Street
Macon, GA   31201
Phone: 478-745-8581   Fax: 478-745-0952
Service Area: Serving Middle Georgia.
Services:
    Dermatology. Hours Monday through Friday 9am-5pm. Some evening appointments available.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster children.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr. Brian Cardis
770 Pine Street
Suite 210
Macon, GA   31201
Phone: 478-743-4622   Fax: 478-742-4644
Service Area: Serving Middle Georgia.
Services:
    Pediatric Cardiology. Hours: Monday though Friday 8am-5pm.
    Call for an appointment. Accepts hospital and physician referrals.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster children.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr. David T. Plaxico
2076 Ingleside Avenue
Macon, GA  
Phone: 478-743-9376
Website: http://www.drplaxico.com
Phone: 1-800-648-7761
Service Area: Macon and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Pediatric & Adult allergy treatment.
    Hours: Monday through Friday 8am-5pm.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr. John Broyles
1157 Forsyth Street
Macon, GA   31201
Phone: 478-745-8581   Fax: 478-745-0952
Service Area: Serving Middle Georgia area.
Services:
    Full dermatology spectrum. Hours: Monday through Friday 8am-5pm. Some evening appointments.Please call and schedule an appointment.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster children.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr. Lezile Biles
146 Sylvan Drive
Jackson, GA   30233
Phone: 478-741- 3007   Fax: 478-744-3473
Service Area: Serving Middle Georgia.
Services:
    Pediatric Care Medicine, Weel Baby care, immunizations and sports physicals.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr. Marcia Hutchinson
770 Hemlock Street
Box 146
Macon, GA   31201
Phone: 478-633-1802   Fax: 478-633-2442
Service Area: Serving Middle Georgia
Services:
    General Pediatric and Well Baby care.Sports and school physicals.
    Hours: Monday through Friday 8am-5pm. Emergency appointments available.Call for an appointment.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster children.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr. Noel R.B.Israel
722 First Street
Macon, GA  
Phone: 478-755-1952
Service Area: Middle Georgia area.
Services:
    " The Pediatric GI Center of Central Georgia". Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. Call for an appointment. Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr. Roberta E. Sonnino
Pediatric Surgery
840 Pine Street
Suite 970
Macon, GA   31201
Phone: 478-633-8383
Service Area: Central Georgia
Services:
    Specialty -Pediatric Surgery. Dr. Sonnino is Chief of Pediatric Surgery ,Children's Hospital at the Medical Center of Central Georgia.
    She has experience with adoptive families.
    Medical referral required.- Hours Mon-Fri-8:30a-5pm.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr. Rogelio Dela Cruz
770 Hemlock Street
Box 130
Macon, GA   31201
Phone: 478-633-1633   Fax: 478-633-5142
Service Area: Serving Middle Georgia.
Services:
    Pediatric Critical Care.
    Hours: Monday through Friday 8am-5pm. Emergency appointments available. Please call for an appointment.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster children.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr. Sean B. Peppard
840 Pine Street
Suite 800
Macon, GA  
Phone: 478-743-4717
Service Area: Middle Georgia.
Services:
    Medical treatment of Head and Neck. Hearing Evaluation and treatment.
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
    Hours: Monday through Friday 8am-5pm by appointment.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr. William L.Ham
Sibley Heart Center Cardiology
770 Pine Street
Macon, GA  
Phone: 478-743-4622
Service Area: Middle Georgia and surrounding areas.
Services:
    A comprehensive resource providing Pediatric cardiothoric consultation , diagnosis and treatment. Call for information. Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr.Jennifer Duke,MD
540 Charter Blvd.
Suite 100
Macon, GA  
Phone: 478-471-9070
Service Area: Macon and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Primary care for all groups.Specializing in Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Aspergers Syndrome, Attention Deficit Disorder. Hours: Monday- Thursay 8am-5pm. Friday 8am-12noon. Most insurances accepted. Call for verification.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr.Joanne Kennedy
770 Hemlock Street
Box 66
Macon, GA   31201
Phone: 478-633-1802   Fax: 478-633-2442
Service Area: Middle Georgia
Services:
    General Pediatric and well baby care. Immunizations, school and sports physicals.
    Hours: Monday through Friday 8am-5pm. Emergency appointments available.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster children.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Enterprise Family Health Care
2192 Ingleside Avenue
Macon, GA  
Phone: 478-745-9880
Service Area: Macon and middle Georgia
Services:
    Provides family health care.
    Specializes in allergy, asthma, cardiac, diabetes, GI, dermatology, vasectomy, and minor procedures.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Middle Georgia Internal Medicine
540 Charter Road, Suite 400
Macon, GA   31201
Phone: 478-477-1976
Service Area: Central Georgia
Services:
    Family Care, Adolescent Care, and Senior Care.
    Provides physicals for school and recreational sports,along with aggressive preventive care for the entire family. Office Hours.Monday through Friday 9-5.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Obi Emerole,MD,FACC
654 1st Street
Macon, GA  
Phone: 478-738-9443
Service Area: Macon/Middle Georgia
Services:
    Pediatric Cardiology. Hours: Monday through Thursday 8am-5pm. Intake:Physician's referral.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Peach County Health Department
406 East Church Street
Fort Valley, GA   31030
Phone: 478-825-6939
Email: casmith6@ydph.state.ga.us
Service Area: Statewide
Services:
    Enviornmental inspections, hypertension program with medicine provided, hearing and vision, WIC, immunizations.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive families.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes   Other: Peach Care Program accepted
Notes:
    Fees are required for all shots.
 
Peach County Health Department-Satellite Office
200 Mosely Road
Byron, GA   31008
Phone: 478-956-7679
Email: casmith6@gdph.state.ga.us
Service Area: Statewide
Services:
    Hearing and vision screening, WIC, hypertension, immunization.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive families.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes   Other: Peach Care Program accepted
Notes:
    All shots have a fee. No environmental inspections at this site.
 
The Asthma and Pediatric Lung Center of Central Georgia
Primary Pediatric Pulmonology
1062 Forsyth Street- Lanier Blg.
Suite 2-C
Macon, GA   31201
Phone: (478)- 755-0036
Service Area: Macon and surrounding areas
Services:
    Specializing in well child care, immunizations, asthma and lung diseases,prematurity,and special needs.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Psychiatrists      [TOP]
Dr.Rachel Brown
655 First Street
MAcon, GA   31201
Service Area: Serving Middle Georgia.
Services:
    General psychological care and treatment.
    Hours: Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm. Emergency appointments available.Call for an appointment.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster children.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Family Behavioral Care of Central Georgias,PC
1135 N.Crest Blvd.
Macon, GA  
Phone: 478-474-4265
Service Area: Macon/Middle Georgia
Services:
    Pediatric /Adolescent Psychiatry. Hours: Monday through Thursday 8am-5pm. Friday 8am-12noon.
Experience:
    Has exeperience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Little, Stephen, D.O.
2278 Moody Street
Suite D
Warner Robins, GA  
Phone: 478-929-0294
Service Area: Middle Georgia
Services:
    Pediatric, adolescent and adult psychiatry.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Psychologists      [TOP]
Applied Psychology
Dr. Stewart, Dr. Rait, Dr. Warren
2278 Moody Street
Suite D
Warner Robins, GA  
Phone: (478) 929-0294
Service Area: Middle Georgia
Services:
    Child, Adolescent and Adult psychological testing and therapy. Varied office hours available.
Experience:
    Experienced with adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Calhoun, Barbara Ph.D
108 Orange Street
Macon, GA   31201
Phone: 478-743-6704
Service Area: statewide
Services:
    Prevention and Recovery from trauma
Experience:
    Experience working with adoptive families before and after adoption; training and independent study in bonding and attachment.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Dr.Davenport
the Counseling & Psychiatric Service Center
121 Carl Vinson Parkway
Warner Robins, GA   31088
Phone: 478-922-2365
Services:
    Behavioral intervention and cognitive therapy for children and teens.
    Experience with adoptive families.
    Hours :Monday- Friday 8a-4:30p.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Holmes, Curtis C.
121 Carl Vinson Pkwy
Warner Robins, GA   31088
Email: curthlms@hom.net
Service Area: Statewide
Services:
    Sexual abuse
Experience:
    Has done research and presentations on child welfare issues.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Lucik, Thomas Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
530A West Thomas Street
Milledgeville, GA   31061
Phone: 478-452-1150   Fax: 478-453-9479
Service Area: Region 6
Services:
    Assesssments; child and adolescent therapy.
Experience:
    Works with children who have been or are going to be adopted.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Respite Providers and Specialized Camps      [TOP]
Boys and Girls Club
991 US Hwy 341 N.
Roberta, GA   31078
Phone: 478-836-2533
Service Area: Crawford and Surrounding areas
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: check with the program information on fees
 
Camp Little Shot for Children with Diabetes
265 Sheraton Blvd.
Suite 500
Macon, GA   31210
Phone: 478-746-8626
Contact: Mrs. Elizabeth Jones
Service Area: Central Georgia
Services:
    This is a specialized summer camp experience for children age 6 to 18 who have diabetes. Ages 6 to 14 have Cartoon Camp, and ages 15 to 18 have Adventure Camp. The primary focus is for chldren to learn to be in charge of their diabetes and live healthy, normal lives. The 2003 dates are May 24 to 28.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: free camp
 
Girl Scouts of Middle Georgia
6869 Columbus Road
Lizella, GA   31052
Phone: 478-935-2277
Website: http://mnature100@aol.com
Service Area: Middle Georgia
Services:
    Serving girls in grades 1-12. Monday - Friday 8a-5p.
    Camp is owned and operated by Girl Scouts of Middle Georgia. The camp offers day and resident summer programs for girls. Camp is accredited by ACA.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
Notes:
    Camp has experience with adoptive families.
 
Girl Scouts of Middle Georgia
6869 Columbus Road
Lizella, GA  
Phone: 478-933-2221 ext.123
Services:
    Offering girls character and leadership building skills,field trips, camping,and more..Ages :Pre-12th grade.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
MidSummer Macon
Wesleyan College
4780 Forsyth Road
Macon, GA  
Phone: 478-757-5228
Website: http://www.wesleyancollege.edu/commmunity/specyacles
Contact: Jo Ann Green
Service Area: Middle Georgia
Services:
    Two week teen camp in theatre, dance, creative writing, visual arts,voice,piano,brass, and strings. June 15-28, and Day Camps for ages 7-12,June 2-13.
    Serving boys and girls.
    Hours Monday - Friday..8a-5p
Experience:
    Experience with adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Woodman of the World Youth Group
2710 Sheraton Drive
Suite 115
Macon, GA  
Phone: 478-741-9900
Website: http://www.woodmen.com
Contact: Frankie Lamb
Service Area: Middle Georgia
Services:
    Promotes fun and educational activities to guide youth to become future leaders of tomorrrow.
    Hours Monday- Friday 8-5p.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
Notes:
    Experience with adoptive families.
 
Tutoring Resources      [TOP]
Aunt Maggie's Kitchen
1732 Wren Avenue
Macon, GA  
Phone: 478-781-9289
Service Area: Macon
Services:
    A literacy program held from 3pm to 5pm on Tuesday afternoons.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Community Improvement Coalition
143 Power House Road
Forsyth, GA  
Phone: 478-994-9278
Service Area: Monroe County
Services:
    This is a year around program that takes students on summer field trips to enhance their studies. During the school year college students are paid to tutor students who need help. Students are picked up from home, offered dinner, and returned home. The summer program is a FREE five week summer camp.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
Notes:
    Each student will need a statement from their teacher that indicates the type of assistance the child will be needing.
 
Community Schools of Macon/Bibb County
P.O. Box 6157
Macon, GA   31208
Phone: 478-765-8663
Services:
    Homework assistance, tutoring, math and enrichment activities, and extracurricular programs. Open to all Bibb County students.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes   Other: $35 per child.
 
Family Literacy
81 Tabor Drive
Warner Robins, GA   31093
Phone: 478-322-3261
Service Area: Houston County
Services:
    Assists children 0-7years and parents to GED on through college it they desire. Bus available for pick up.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive families
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Feed A Care Program
St.Peter AME Church
502 University
Fort Valley, GA   31030
Phone: 478-825-8452
Service Area: Fort Valley and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Feeding the body, and caring for the mind. A lunch and tutorial program.Servicing ages 5-18years.
    Hours: Monday- Friday 3:00pm-6:00pm.
    Summer: 8am-6pm.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Fresh Start Tutoring Center
112 West Clinton Palza
Gray, GA  
Phone: 478-986-8870
Services:
    Individualized instruction. Primary students through high school. Call for appointment.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Gray Learning Center
510 Settlement Road
Gray, GA  
Phone: 478-986-1611
Service Area: Gray and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Individualized instruction. Primary students through high school.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Joy Cliff Community Lifelong Resource Center
3409 Joy Cliff Road
Macon, GA   31211
Phone: 478-742-8177
Service Area: Bibb County.
Services:
    Tutoring and homework help Monday-Friday 3p.m. to 6 p.m. for children in need of help with school subjects. Computer education programs, recreation and playground equipment available. Afternoon snacks served.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: $30 per week
 
Tailored Teacher
4500 Billy Williamson Drive
Ste.5
Macon, GA  
Phone: 478-319-9507
Service Area: Macon and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Individualized instruction. Primary grade students through high school.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Tutoring Program
Mt. Moriah Baptist Church
2789 Miller Field Road
Macon, GA   31217
Phone: 478-745-1890
Contact: Ann Orrington, Director of Tutoring Program
Service Area: Macon
Services:
    This is a community based after school and tutoring service open Monday through Thursday 3:00 to 6:00. School pick-up services offered in East Macon. Call for more information.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Free after school program. Tutoring $10 per hour.
 

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