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Coastal Plain CASA Volunteer
Handbook
Purpose
Table of Contents
This Handbook is designed as a reference guide for Court Appointed
Special Advocates of Coastal Plain CASA. The guidelines and
policies in this handbook are designed to offer direction. Additional 1.0 Annual Reviews
guidance, support and resources can always be obtained through
CASA staff, the training manual, or the resource library. The 1.1 Progress and Goals
information in this handbook supersedes all previously published and
unpublished policies, handbooks, and other publications or oral 2.0 Attendance
representations.
3.0 Training
This handbook is designed as a tool for CASAs to use, but it cannot
anticipate every situation or answer every question. We must 4.0 Cancellation of Court or Meetings
therefore demonstrate some flexibility in the administration of policies
and procedures. Therefore policies and procedures may be 5.0 Confidentiality
changed, revised, withdrawn, or deviated from as deemed necessary
by Coastal Plain CASA Program Inc. Any questions regarding these 6.0 Substance Abuse Policy
policies can be addressed with CASA staff.
7.0 Media Policy
The resources in this handbook are likely to change during the
course of a year. The organization will do its best to keep this 7.1 Internet
information updated for your convenience. 7.2 Newspaper and Television Media
8.0 Transportation Definitions
8.1 Transportation Policy
9.0 Conflicts
10.0 Disciplinary Action
10.1 Progressive Disciplinary Policy
10.2 Causes for Disciplinary Action
11.0 Grievance Policy
12.0 Resources
1.0 Annual Reviews 4.0 Cancellation of Court or Meetings
National CASA requires the program to conduct annual reviews of The CASA will be contacted if the program receives notice of a
the volunteers. This review is to ensure the highest quality service is continuance of a hearing or if a meeting has been rescheduled. If the
being offered to our clients, the children. This is also an opportunity CASA is aware of said change, they will inform the coordinator. The
for the volunteer to target additional training they feel would be program realizes how precious the CASA’s time is and will make
useful. every effort to ensure their time is not wasted. The CASA
understands that the program has no control over the court
1.1 Progress and Goals schedule, although we will advocate for timely hearings.
If the coordinator or volunteer, during the course of the 5.0 Confidentiality
review, recognizes areas needing improvement, a goals
sheet will be filled out. This form is designed to ensure the Confidential information is collected from clients and shall not be
volunteer receives the training necessary to remain an shared with any unauthorized person inside or outside the
effective advocate organization. CASAs are under a personal and professional
obligation to protect the privacy of the children and families we serve.
2.0 Attendance Information shall not be discussed in a way that it might be
overheard. If another agency requests information in a location that
Attendance at all court hearings is mandatory. A staff member is is not secure, the CASA should refrain from entering into the
required to attend all hearings with the CASA. In the event the CASA conversation until an appropriate location is available. The program
cannot attend a hearing, arrangements will be made to ensure the maintains Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) with various
report is presented, and all pertinent information is relayed to the agencies in the community. If a CASA is asked for information and is
court. The CASA will inform the coordinator of their intended not certain if the agency or person requesting the information is a
absence in advance of the court date. If chronic absence becomes a party to the case or entitled to information, they should refrain from
pattern with the volunteer, a conference will be called to discuss the releasing any information until the coordinator can review the
reasons for missing court dates. If the CASA must miss other situation. The nature of our work involves contact with a family’s
meetings or staffing related to their case they will inform the most personal information. This information is shared on a need-to-
coordinator as soon as possible so the meeting can be covered by a know basis only with those directly involved in the case. Breach of
staff member. this policy is serious and will be handled through disciplinary action
up to and including dismissal.
3.0 Training
In addition to the 40 hours of classroom training and observation, all
volunteers are required to have 12 hours of ongoing training each
year (NCASA Standard). This training will be offered by the program
through peer group, outside training and conferences, video and
resource library, and online training when available. The coordinator
will track this training. If the CASA does not receive the required
training, a conference will be called with the CASA, and a plan will be
set out to ensure they receive the required ongoing training.
6.0 Substance Abuse Policy setting. The use of expletives in email is forbidden and will
be subject to disciplinary action up to and including
The program is committed to providing a safe environment for dismissal.
volunteers, employees, and clients. That commitment is jeopardized
by the illegal use of drugs while working or volunteering for the 7.2 Newspaper and Television Media
organization. The following policy relates to all volunteers.
Volunteers understand that because of the nature of their
(1) It is a violation of Coastal Plain CASA’s policy for any work they may be involved in high profile cases. As an
employee or volunteer; to use, possess, sell, trade, offer advocate for the child it does not fit within Coastal Plain
for sale, or offer to buy illegal drugs - or otherwise CASA’s mission to engage the media in conversation about
engage in the illegal use of drugs while acting on behalf our cases. If a CASA is approached by the media regarding
of the organization. a case or program business, they will refer the call to the
(2) It is a violation of Coastal Plain CASA’s policy for anyone Executive Director.
to report to work, or volunteer service, under the
influence of illegal drugs or alcohol. 8.0 Transportation Definitions
(3) It is a violation of Coastal Plain CASA’s policy for anyone
to use prescription drugs illegally. (However, nothing in Transportation refers to any motorized transport from one location to
this policy precludes the appropriate use of legally another. The term ‘client’ refers to a child on Coastal Plain CASA
prescribed medications as directed by a doctor.) caseload as well as their family. Foster child refers to a child in the
(4) Violations of this policy are subject to disciplinary action custody of this or any state.
up to and
including dismissal. 8.1 Transportation Policy
As a condition of the relationship with the volunteer and the program, Volunteers will not transport clients or foster children in their
the volunteer must abide by the terms of this policy and must notify vehicles or any vehicle they are operating. This extends to
the Advocacy coordinator in writing of any conviction of a violation of public and air transportation where the client would require
a criminal drug statute not later than five days after the conviction. supervision. Only an agent of DFCS or an authorized agent
of a like agency contracting with DFCS can transport foster
7.0 Media Policy children or clients.
7.1 Internet It is the sole responsibility of the Executive Director to
arrange transportation in emergencies at the request of
Email addresses of our agency partners will only be used for either the court or DFCS. Employees and Volunteers do not
work associated with the program. If the volunteer is have the authority to arrange for transportation without the
released or ends their relationship with the program, all Executive’s directive. Breach of any portion of this policy will
emails pertaining to a case will be purged from the be handled through disciplinary action up to and including
volunteer’s personal computer. This information is the release of the volunteer from the program.
confidential and highly sensitive and should be disposed of if
the volunteer is no longer associated with the program.
Email will contain language appropriate in a professional
9.0 Conflicts 7. Any action or inaction on the CASAs part
causing the organization to breach a contract,
If a conflict arises that necessitates the intervention of a supervisor at MOU, or organizational agreement
another agency, the Volunteer will contact the coordinator who will 8. Breech of confidentiality
follow the guidelines set forth in Coastal Plain CASA program’s
policy and the MOU with the agency in question. The CASA should 11.0 Grievance Policy
not contact case manager’s supervisors as this could upset the
CASA’s relationship with the case manager. If a grievance should arise the following policy is in place to expedite
the process and come to a fair and reasonable conclusion
10.0 Disciplinary Action
1. Contact the Advocacy Coordinator
Coastal Plain CASA wants to give every volunteer the opportunity to 2. Conference with the Advocacy Coordinator and
succeed. Coastal Plain CASA is committed to supporting volunteers Executive Director
to reach the level of performance set out in this document. If there 3. If the situation cannot be resolved through the above
are areas of weakness, the program is dedicated to working with the means and it is a programmatic issue the volunteer
volunteer and offering suggestions and resources to correct the can request a meeting with the Executive Director
concern. and a member of the Governance Committee.
Coastal Plain CASA believes in a progressive disciplinary policy *Note: Georgia CASA and National CASA are not Governing or
when appropriate. There are circumstances where that policy cannot Managing entities. The Executive Director is responsible for daily
be utilized and an immediate release is the sole option. program management. Coastal Plain CASA’s board is a Governing
Board and has authority over issues concerning policy.
10.1 Progressive Disciplinary policy
1. Verbal redirection
2. Written redirection copy placed on file
3. Removal from the case
4. Dismissal from the program
10.2 Causes for disciplinary action are as follows
1. Chronic tardiness to court, meetings, or other
CASA business or missing court dates or
meetings without informing the coordinator
2. Negligence in performing advocacy duties
3. Inefficiency in performing duties
4. Inability or unfitness to perform duties
5. Misconduct
6. Conduct reflecting negatively on the corporation
or its officers
12.0 Resources LANGUAGE TIPS
For Interviewing Children
COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE OATH
1. Use clear language, appropriate to child’s age; avoid jargon
CASA Volunteers take the following oath: & technical terms.
2. Keep it simple; focus on main idea, short questions, etc.
I do solemnly swear or affirm that I understand the duties and 3. Avoid asking about abstract concepts.
responsibilities of a CASA volunteer of the superior and juvenile 4. Avoid “ Do you remember” questions
courts of the Tifton Judicial Circuit and that I will perform each of 5. Don’t rush in; give child time to respond without offering
these duties to the best of my skill, knowledge and ability. possible answers.
6. With young children, do not ask for estimates of elapsed
I do further swear or affirm that I understand that I cannot give legal time, frequency, or measurement.
advice or otherwise practice law and that I cannot perform the 7. Never ask children to guess.
services which have been assigned by law to a governmental 8. Repeat names and places instead of ambiguous pronouns.
agency or agencies or professional in any case to which I am 9. Avoid tag questions, which suggest an answer.
assigned. 10. Note that children are very concrete in interpretations.
11. Be clear when you are shifting back and forth between
I do further swear or affirm that I will always advocate in good faith topics, people, or time.
for the best interests of each child to whom I am assigned, that I will 12. Avoid negative stereotypes
respect the privacy of all parties involved, keeping confidential all 13. Avoid relationship words; use names the child uses instead.
matters received in the scope of my CASA duties, and that I will 14. Avoid yes/no questions whenever possible
complete all tasks required with respect to each child to whom I am 15. NEVER coerce or mislead
assigned, so help me God.
Glossary
Juvenile Court Hearings and Time Frames
In Abuse and Neglect Cases CASA – Court Appointed Special Advocate
GAL – Guardian ad Litem
EMERGENCY SHELTER CARE (72 Hour) HEARING: Held within DFCS – Department of Family and Children Services
72 hours of child’s removal. Judge must decide whether there is CPS - Child Protective Services
probable cause to believe the child is deprived. Burden of proof is on TPR – Termination of Parental Rights
the state (DFCS). SAAG – Special Assistant Attorney General (DFCS Attorney)
FP/FPA – Foster Parent / Foster Parent Association
ADJUDICATORY (10 DAY or DEPRIVATION) HEARING: CCFA – Comprehensive Child and Family Assessment
Scheduled no later than 10 days following the filing of the deprivation CM - Case Manager
petition and completed no later than 30 days following child’s MDT – Multi-Disciplinary Team
removal. Decision made based on evidence from DFCS and parents. FTM – Family Team Meeting
FPU – Family Preservation Unit
DISPOSITIONAL HEARING: Generally heard after adjudication & ILP – Independent Living Program
no later than 60 days following child’s removal. Case Plan introduced IEP – Individualized Education Plan
and signed into a Court Order by the judge. DFCS testifies as to CPRS – Case Plan Reporting System
resources and placement of child. CASA report submitted with ICPC – Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children
recommendations as to services and placement. SST - Student Support Teams
ICWA – Indian Child Welfare Act
REVIEW HEARINGS: Heard within 90 days of dispositional hearing CAPTA – Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act
and at least every 6 months thereafter. Monitoring reports from OCGA – Official Code of Georgia Annotated
DFCS, CASA, and parents are reviewed by judge to determine if TPO/TRO – Temporary Protective/Restraining Order
dispositional orders are being followed. PO – Protective Order or Probation Officer
TANF – Temporary Assistance to Needy Families
EXTENSION OF CUSTODY HEARINGS: Custody order placing ASFA – Adoption and Safe Families Act
child in care of DFCS expires at 12 months. DFCS must file to HIPAA – Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
extend custody. Judge decides whether child will remain in foster PE – Psychological Evaluation
care, return to parents, or proceed with terminating parental rights DV- Domestic Violence
based on reports from DFCS, CASA, and input from all parties VW – Victim Witness
involved. SA – Substance Abuse
DD – Developmental Disability
TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS (TPR): Judge decides, MH – Mental Health
based on evidence presented by DFCS, attorneys for the parents CHIP – Children’s Health Insurance Program
and CASA report if one or more grounds for TPR exist and if it is in
the child’s best interest to terminate parents’ rights.
POST-TPR REVIEWS: Annual review required to determine if steps
have been taken to acquire permanent residency for the child.
Agencies, Organizations and other Groups
CJCJ – Council of Juvenile Court Judges
OCA - Office of Child Advocate
DHS –Department of Human Services
DJJ – Department of Juvenile Justice
VOCA – Victim of Crime Act Department of Child and Family Services
CJCC – Criminal Justice Coordinating Council CASE PLAN COMPONENTS
PSSF – Promoting Safe and Stable Families
CJ4C – Committee on Justice for Children 1. Case plan is ordered by the court. It then becomes a
PCA – Prevent Child Abuse legal document.
FCC – Family Connections Collaborative 2. It must address the issue of deprivation (abuse &
TIP – Truancy Intervention Program neglect)
CJA – Children’s Justice Act 3. The case plan should be specific to family’s needs
DEC – Drug Endangered Children 4. It should contain the recommendations of the
GKCC – Georgia Kinship Care Coalition Comprehensive Child and Family Assessment.
CAC – Child Advocacy Center 5. Case plan must be modified through the court
GA-CAN – Georgia Child Advocacy Network
Department of Child and Family Services
OUTLINE OF SERVICES
1. Eligibility
TANF – Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Childcare Vouchers
W.I.C – Women, Infant and Children
Medicaid/Medicare (Peachcare)
Vocational Rehabilitation
Food Stamps
2. Child Protective Services
a. Adult Protective Services
b. Investigation
c. Ongoing Services (Safety Plans)
d. Foster care
e. Permanency Plans (Relative Care Subsidy)
Department of Family and Children Services Contact Tift County DFCS 229-386-3388
Information
Clark Annie 229-386-3620 aeclark
Email: @dhr.state.ga.us Faircloth Regina 229-386-7021 rcfaircloth
Irwin County DFCS 229-468-2150 Harris Sybil 229-386-7030 shharris
Blakely Brenda 229-386-7016 brblakely
Last Name First Name Of Office # E-mail Daniels Sharon 229-386-7036 sldaniels
Bracewell Mary Lynn 229-468-2150 mlbracewell Williams Earlletheia 229-386-7009 eewilliams1
Adams Sherry 229-386-7020 saadams
Dorminey Ava 229-686-5568 asdorminey Belton Kenyatta 229-386-7484 kmbelton
Butler Steve 229-468-2158 sbbutler Brown Melissa 229-386-3510 mabrown3
Melton Billie Jean 229-468-2154 bjmelton Carter Nerisa 229-386-3113 nscarter
Daniels Rosalyn 229-386-7135 rwdaniels
Jones Minnie 229-468-2170 mcjones
Griggs Willa 229-386-7135 wpgriggs
Harper Brenda 229-386-7060 bsharper
Turner County DFCS 229-567-4353 Harper Carrie 229-386-7446 ceharper
Howard LaTosha 229-386-7178 lmhoward
McSwain Melanie 229-567-4353 mmmcswain Jacobs Maria 229-391-2579 msjacobs
Jackson Belinda 229-567-4353 bajackson Joiner Heather 229-386-7019 hdjoiner
Dean Crystal 229-567-4353 cwdean Johnson Joyce 229-391-2581 jajohnson
Chalon Kerri 229-567-4353 krchalon Lanier Mary 229-386-7023 mmlanier
Liggett Debbie 229-386-7021 dwliggett
Peterkin Chelsea 229-386-7017 ckpeterkin
Worth County DFCS 229-777-2000 Saunders Angela 229-386-7448 arsaunders
Shavers Angela 229-386-7447 amshavers
Huges Sharon 229-777-2045 sfhughes Shipp Wendy 229-386-3510 wgshipp
Dawson Takierra 229-777-2052 tdawson Thomas Mendi 229-391-2568 mdthomas
Lee Robert 229-777-2046 rglee Valentine Shasta 229-386-7176 slhorne
Wright Quandula 229-777-2050 qmwright Walker Natasha 229-386-3510 nswalker
Curry Audrey 229-777-2069 ascurry Walker Sabrina 229-391-2580 sawalker2
Waters Cheryl 229-386-3113 clwaters
*Contact Information May Change*
CASA Contacts R.L. Mack Headstart 229-382-5110
Friendship First Steps Child Dev. Ctr. 229-388-8140
Marshall’s Learning Center 229-386-0908
Coastal Plain CASA Office 418 North Ridge Avenue Tift Co. Rec. Dept Summer Day Camp 229-382-3262
Tifton, GA 31794
Children & Adults with Special Needs
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2587 Special Olympics 229-382-9412
Babies Can’t Wait 229-391-3722
Tifton, GA 31793 Diversified Enterprises 229-386-3560
Easter Seals of Southern GA 800-365-4583
229-386-9765 Tift Co Pre School Intervention 229-387-2455
FAX: 229-386-9766
www.cpcasa.org Clothing
Brother Charlie’s Rescue Center 229-382-5540
Goodwill Industries 229-382-0093
Georgia CASA www.gacasa.org Coastal Plain Area EOA, Inc. 229-382-2960
National CASA www.nationalcasa.org
Crisis Services
Coastal Plain American Red Cross 229-382-3133
COMMUNITY RESOURCES Tift Co. Needy Children’s Fund 229-387-2745
Brother Charlie’s Rescue Center 229-382-0577
Child Abuse Prevention
Coastal Plain Area EOA, Inc. 229-382-2960
Dept of Family & Children Services 229-386-3388
Pregnancy Care Center 229-382-4491
Tift Co. Council on Child Abuse 229-382-5172
Ruth’s Cottage 800-33HAVEN
CASA 229-386-9765
First Steps 229-386-8373 Economic Development
The Patticake House 229-382-4141
Tifton-Tift Co. Chamber of Commerce 229-382-6200
Child Care & Preschool
Education
Kid’s Advocacy Coalition 229-382-9919
Public Ser & Business Outreach ABAC 229-391-5070
Child Care Resource & Referral 866-833-3552
Upward Bound 229-391-5150
Childs Play Childcare 229-387-8833
High School Equivalency Program HEP 229-391-4878
The Potter’s House Childcare Center 229-382-4418
College Asst Migrant Program CAMP 229-391-4883
First Methodist Preschool 229-382-6100
Ed. of Homeless Children & Youth 229-387-2400
High Hopes Development Center 229-387-0687
Northeast Campus of TCHS 229-387-2450
Maggie Campbell’s Gingerbread House
Tift County High School 229-387-2475
Early Learning Center 229-388-9494 th
8 Street Middle School 229-387-2445
Love Unlimited 229-382-2968
Matt Wilson Elementary 229-387-2440
Miss Daisy’s Darlings 229-387-7172
J.T. Reddick Elementary 229-387-2435
Mother’s Love Childcare & Learning Centers
Charles Spencer Elementary 229-387-2430
229-382-0675 or 229-382-5588
Omega Primary/Elementary 229-528-4293
Mother Goose Kindergarten 229-382-6243
Northside Primary 229-387-2425
Northside Baptist Church Weekday Education Program
Len Lastinger Primary 229-387-2420
229-386-2558
G.O. Bailey Primary 229-387-2415
Peace Lutheran Church Preschool 229-387-0333
Annie Belle Clark Primary 229-387-2410
6th Street Academy 229-387-2485 Family Connection
Adult Literacy/Moultrie Tech 229-391-2615 Tift Co. Comm. on Children & Youth 229-388-1000
English Language/Moultrie Tech 229-391-2615
Literacy Volunteers Adult Education 229-382-0505 Food
Adult Basic Education 229-386-7461 Tifton Soup Kitchen 229-382-8438
Citizenship Prep Program 229-382-0505 Meals on Wheels 229-382-1922
PLIGHT, Inc. 229-386-4360 Coastal Plain Area EOA, Inc. 229-382-2960
Tift Co. Board Of Education 229-387-2400 Brother Charlie’s Rescue Center 229-382-0577
Irwin Co. Board Of Education 229-468-7485
Worth Co. Board Of Education 229-776-8600 Government State & Local
Turner Co. Board Of Education 229-567-2461 Department of Juvenile Justice 229-386-3331
Tift Co. Pre K Program 229-387-2455 Dept of Family & Children Services 229-386-3388
Horizon Academy 229-386-7097 GA State Dept of Veterans Services 229-386-3856
Tiftarea Academy 229-382-0436 Georgia Dept of Labor 229-386-3322
Tifton-Tift Co. Public Library 229-386-7148
Title 1 Parent Involvement 229-387-2400 Health
Mother’s Love Pre K 229-382-0675 Right from the Start Medicaid 229-386-7335
Migrant Education Program 229-392-0602 I’m A Big Kid Now—TRMC 229-353-6318
Irwin Co. Education Center 229-468-9719 Tift County Health Department 229-386-8373
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Irwin Co. Elementary 229-468-9476 Children 1 Program 229-386-8373
Irwin Co. Middle School 229-468-5517 WIC Program 229-386-8373
Irwin Co. High School 229-468-9421 Perinatal Case Management Program 229-386-8373
Turner Co. Elementary 229-567-3611 Tift Teen Health Center 229-388-0008
Turner Co. Middle School 229-567-4343 Prepared Childbirth Class—TRMC 229-353-6316
Turner Co. High School 229-567-4377
Turner Co. Special Services School 229-567-3412 Housing
Worth Co. High School 229-776-8625 Brookfield Mews Apts. 229-382-6278
Worth Co. Middle School 229-776-8620 Brother Charlie’s Rescue Center 229-382-0577
Sylvester Elementary School 229-776-8605 Habitat for Humanity 229-387-5059
Worth County Primary School 229-776-8660 Tifton Housing Authority 229-382-5434
Magnolia Place Apts. 229-382-1344
Elderly Meadow Crossing Apts. 229-528-4881
Social Security Admin. 229-382-6457 Meadowwood Apts. 229-382-2124
Leroy Rogers Senior Center 229-391-9299 Tift Towers 229-386-8911
Tift Health Care Nursing Home 229-382-7342 Wildwood Apts. 229-386-2178
Golden Living Center 229-382-1665
Georgia Legal Service Program, Inc. 800-546-5232 Legal
Child Support Enforcement 229-387-8557
Employment/Job Skills Georgia Legal Services 800-546-5232
GA Dept. of Labor 229-386-3322
Diversified Enterprises 229-386-3560 Mental Health/Counseling Services
Career Net/Work Force Center and Work in Action Behavioral Health Services 229-391-2300
Scholarship Program 229-386-7461 Horizon Academy 229-386-7097
Coastal Plain Area EOA 229-382-2960
Mentoring QUICK FIND
Big Brothers/Big Sisters 229-382-2077 American Red Cross 229-382-3133
Youth Apprenticeship Program 229-402-4362 Tift Co. Animal Control 229-382-7387
Girl Scouts of SW Georgia 800-448-4762 Birth Certificates 229-386-8373
Boy Scouts of America 229-436-7226 Tifton Chamber of Commerce 229-382-6200
PLIGHT, Inc. 229-386-4360
Child Support Enforcement 229-387-8557
Recreational Services Extension Service 229-391-7980
Tiftarea YMCA 229-391-9622 Irwin Co. Sheriff’s Department 229-468-7459
Tift County Recreation Dept. 229-382-3262 Ocilla Police Department 229-468-7494
Turner Co. Sheriff’s Department 229-567-2401
Resource & Referral Ashburn Police Department 229-567-2323
United Way of S. Central GA 229-382-2881 Tifton Post Office 229-382-1511
Child Care Resource & Referral 229-833-3552 Tifton Police Department 229-382-3132
Parent to Parent of Georgia 800-229-2038 Tifton-Tift County Library 229-386-7148
Ruth’s Cottage 229-387-9697
or 800-33HAVEN
Tift County Sheriff’s Department 229-388-6020
Substance Abuse Worth County Sheriff’s Department 229-776-8211
Alcoholics Anonymous 229-386-1600 Sylvester Police Department 229-776-8501
Behavioral Health Services 229-391-2300 Veteran’s Services 229-386-3856
Lakeside Addiction Recovery Center 229-386-3537
Support Group
Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation 229-382-3322
Hospice Reflections Support Group 229-353-6330
Cancer Support Group 229-386-1300
Diabetes Support Group 229-353-6753
Ruth’s Cottage 229-387-9697
Transportation Services
Tift Lift Transit 229-382-8438
Youth Programs
Youth Crime Prevention Program 229-382-5434
Youth Abstinence Program 229-382-5434
Community Involvement Center—Tifton Police
Department 229-386-5299
Tift Teen Health Center 229-388-0008
