Adolescent Health _ Youth Development Program

Spalding County Collaborative Authority for Families & Children, Inc. Resource Directory: Education Adolescent Health & Youth Development Program District Four Health Services 315 South 9th Street Griffin, GA 30224 (770) 229-3116 FAX (770) 229-3097 The Public Health Youth Development Coordinator works with communities to create comprehensive youth development systems with a positive approach. Lending Library materials are available on loan to youth serving organizations, parents, students, or individual with an interest in youth development. Materials included but not limited to, Baby Think it Over simulator, prevention curricula for substance abuse, teen pregnancy, life skills, games, exhibit props and materials, literature, research material, funding resources, LCD Projector, digital camera, video camera, color printer and much more. Child Care Resource and Referral Agency Flint River Technical College 115 East Main Street Thomaston, GA (800) 613-8546 (706) 646-6215 www.flintrivertech.edu/cc&r A program that works with parents, childcare providers, businesses and community organizations to help promote the availability of quality childcare services. For parents, CCR&R provides referrals (not recommendations) to child care centers, family child care homes, Head Start, Pre-K, summer camps and child care for special needs children. It offers counseling on choosing quality child care program and description of the state regulations governing child care providers. CCR&R provides information on financial assistance for child care and referrals to community resources. For child care providers, CCR&R offers State approved training for new and established programs. It provides technical assistance in becoming a registered or licensed child care provider and maintaining a quality child care program. It offers assistance in complying with the regulations of Bright from the Start, information on the food program and reimbursement, and information on child care program funding sources. It has a lending library and a child care provider net work. It provides professional development information on continuing education. Children 1ST District IV Health Services 122 A Gordon Commercial Dr. LaGrange, GA 30240 (800) 847-4262 (706) 845-4035 Last Updated 04/09/09 1 Spalding County Collaborative Authority for Families & Children, Inc. Resource Directory: Education The purpose is to identify infants and children with preventable or treatable conditions that threaten their heath and development, to refer families to child health services in public and private settings, and to keep Georgia children healthy. Services may include regular check-ups, immunization, nutrition counseling, Women Infants, & Children (WIC) Program, Children's Medical Services and Babies Can't Wait, home visits to provide support and guidance and educational material about health, development and parenting. Christian Women Center, Inc P. O. Box 803 Griffin, GA 30224 (770) 227-3700 A non-profit organization whose primary goal is to provide a temporary home to women and their children in crisis. Other services include a one-year training program, shelter, food and clothing, and referral to other agencies as needed. The child care facility exclusively for the women in the shelter and the training program. Compassionate Kids P.O. Box 329 Sunny Side, GA 30284-0329 (678) 447-4269 www.compassionatekids.com Compassionate Kids is a national, non-profit organization dedicated to teaching children compassion towards the EARTH, PEOPLE, and ANIMALS. The website has articles, book review, and free, printable activities. Local chapters have compassionoriented field trips and community service-related events approximately once a month. Membership is free. Compassionate Services 999 High Falls Road Griffin, GA 30223 (770) 227-7847 (770) 227-9005 FAX Compassionate Services focus is on poverty alleviation within a Christian world-view. The following services are provided for men and women: 1. Jobs for Life - 5 day life skills and job readiness training, assisting unemployed or under employed persons in selecting a fulfilling career. The purpose is also to involve local businesses in the employment of graduates. 2. Crown Ministries Family Financial training/consultation - assisting families in gaining financial independence. This service also includes free credit consolidation. Consumer Credit Counseling Last Updated 04/09/09 2 Spalding County Collaborative Authority for Families & Children, Inc. Resource Directory: Education 100 Edgewood Ave Suite 1500 Atlanta, GA. 30303-3026 (404) 527-7630 www.cccsatl.org Elite Martial Arts Academy (EMAA) 410 East Taylor Street Suite J. Old Griffin Bottling Company Griffin, GA 30224 678-603-4090 www.ElitemartialArtsGA.com EMAA, “Training For Life”, teaches confidence, leaderships skills, positive mental attitude, healthy lifestyle, improved behavior and personal-protection techniques. We are dedicated to becoming a positive influence in the community and in our student’s lives. We empower our students not simply by strengthening their bodies but by strengthening their values. We do this by placing great emphasis on the Black Belt values of modesty, courtesy, integrity, respect, patience, confidence, self-esteem, perseverance, self discipline, focus and positive attitude. We are dedicated to developing these valued in our students. We strive to be an example of personal excellence for our students my modeling the Black Belt values. Martial Arts programs and classes are available for children, beginning at age 4, and adults. Day summer camp is available for children. Family Literacy Outreach Program Griffin-Spalding County Schools Flynt Annex 205 Spalding Drive Griffin, GA 30223 (770) 467-4632 Family Literacy describes a wide range of programs involving family members in literacy activities. It targets parents and children most in need of improving their literacy skill using an integrated family focused approach. Services include family workshops and training, collaborative support, referral to other resources, information related to families, the resource center and community literacy activities. Flint River Astronomy Club (770) 946-3405 www.flintriverastronomy.org FRAC is an organization devoted to sharing the enjoyment of the wonders of the sky. Last Updated 04/09/09 3 Spalding County Collaborative Authority for Families & Children, Inc. Resource Directory: Education FRAC meets on the 2 Thursdays of each month at 7:30 PM at the UGA Griffin nd Campus 1109 Experiment Street, Stuckey Building 2 Floor. FRAC offer free public outreach programs and set up their telescopes for Scout, church and school groups to view the heavens. The club has a selection of astronomy books that members may borrow. nd Flint River Regional Library 800 Memorial Drive Griffin, GA 30224 (770) 412-4770 The Educational Learning Laboratory offers the following computer based programs:        GED preparation course is designed to aid in preparing for the test of General Education Development. Reading Network develops reading comprehension for adults. Essential for Living and Working is a life skill course for high school students and adults. Success in the Workplace focuses on effective communication, thinking skills & personal development. Microsoft Office is a practical interactive training program. A wide variety of Computer Classes are offered. Basic Skills is offered in math, science, and reading, language arts & writing for children and adults. Call to schedule an appointment for these courses. Flint River Technical College 1533 Highway 19 South Thomaston, GA 30286 (706) 646-6148 (800)752-9681 www.flint.tec.ga.us Flint River Tech offers broad based course offerings with flexible scheduling and small classes. Our programs of study include the short-term Technical Certificates of Credit, Diploma and Associate of Applied Technology degree programs. In addition to stateof-the-art technical training, students are also provided with opportunities for leadership through organizations such as Student Leadership Council, Skills USA-VICA, Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) and the National Vocational-Technical Honor Society. Georgia Council for the Hearing Impaired, Inc. (GSCHI) 4151 Memorial Drive, Suite 103-B Decatur, GA 30032 (404) 292-5312 TTY/Voice Last Updated 04/09/09 4 Spalding County Collaborative Authority for Families & Children, Inc. Resource Directory: Education (800) 541-0710TTY/Voice FAX: 404) 299-3642 www.gachi.org Statewide Service Center for deaf, hard of hearing, late deafened and deaf-blind individuals. It provides services of advocacy, information & referral system and community education. Camp Juliena is a weeklong residential day camp for children. Media resources and other resources such as an identification card and assistive listening devices and equipment demonstration. Georgia Department of Labor Career Center 1514 Hwy 16 East Griffin, GA (770) 228-7226 www.dol.state.ga.us Offers job placement services, Unemployment Insurance, job readiness workshop and Job Corp for disadvantaged youth. Provides job assessment, counseling, job referral and assists with dislocated workers. A resource library is open to the public. The library includes assistance with resume writing and job applications, typing tests, Internet job search service, FAX machine to fax resumes and job applications. Gordon College 419 College Drive Barnesville, GA 30204 (770) 358-5023 (800) 282-6504 www.gdn.edu Located in the small, rural town of Barnesville, in middle Georgia, Gordon College is a two-year, residential college offering its students more than 60 programs of study. Founded in 1852, Gordon College joined the University System of Georgia in 1972 as an associate level institution with a distinctive legacy of excellence in scholarship and service. With an enrollment of more than 3,400 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of less than 25:1, Gordon offers an intimate academic setting where its students can receive the individualized attention that only a small college can provide. Griffin Area Resource Center (GARC) 931 Hamilton Boulevard PO Box 847 Griffin, GA 30224 (770) 228-9919 FAX: (770) 228-3320 Last Updated 04/09/09 5 Spalding County Collaborative Authority for Families & Children, Inc. Resource Directory: Education GARC is a private non-profit organization that serves individuals with varying degrees of mental and/or physical impairments. GARC supports people with developmental disabilities, such as mental retardation, Down Syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy and other disabilities including visual impairment traumatic brain injuries and learning disabilities. The goal is to help clients to be increasingly independent and participate better in every day life by focusing on what individuals CAN do. GARC is actively involved in education, advocacy, rehabilitation, and therapy. A myriad of opportunities are offered through The Workshop, Training Center, and Family support Supported Employment, Residential Services and the Greenhouse. In the Greenhouse, we study, explore, observe, propagate, transplant, bump up plants, plan, prune, and sell plants. We weed, water, laugh, and grow to bring you a loving product that has been especially grown just for you by the greenhouse participants. Visit the GARC Greenhouse on Monday, Tuesday, Friday 11M to 2PM and on Thursday 3 to 6 PM. Griffin -Spalding and Pike County School Systems Special Needs Preschool C/O Crescent Elementary 201 Crescent Road Griffin, GA 30224 (770) 229-3719 Special Education Preschool services available to children age 3 and 4 who are experiencing significant delays in developing sensory skills, speech /language; motor skills; social skills, physical or health problems; or autism. Services are at no cost. The Griffin-Spalding County School System 216 South Sixth Street PO Box Drawer N Griffin, GA 30224 (770) 229-3700 www.spalding.k12.ga.us Elementary Schools Anne Street Elem Atkinson Elem 802 Anne Street 307 Atkinson Drive (770) 229-3746 (770) 229-3715 Beaverbrook Elem Cowan Road Elem 2251 Birdie Road 1233 Cowan Road (770) 229-3750 (770) 229-3790 Crescent Elem Elementary Enrichment Ctr. 201 Crescent Road 205 Spalding Drive (770) 229-3719 (770) 229-3733 Futral Road Elem Jackson Road Elem 180 Futral Road 1233 Jackson Road Last Updated 04/09/09 6 Spalding County Collaborative Authority for Families & Children, Inc. Resource Directory: Education (770) 229-3735 Jordan Hill Elem 75 Jordan Hill Road (770) 229-3777 Moreland Road 455 Moreland Road (770)229-3755 (770) 229-3717 Moore Elem 201 Cabin Creek Drive (770) 229-3756 Orrs Elem 1553 Flynt Street (770) 229-3743 Middle Schools Carver Road Middle Cowan Road Middle 2185 Carver Road 1185 Cowan Road (770) 229-3739 (770) 229-3722 Kennedy Road Middle Taylor Street Middle 280 Kennedy Road 234 East Taylor Street (770) 229-3760 (770) 229-3727 High Schools Griffin High School Spalding High School 1617 West Taylor Street 433 Wilson Road (770) 229-3752 (770) 229-3775 A. Z Kelsey Academy 200 Kelsey Avenue (770) 229-3760 RESA Academy 814 Experiment Street (770) 412-4046 Mainstay Academy 415 Jefferson Avenue (770) 467- 6600 Griffin/Spalding Toastmasters (770) 467-6909 www.toastmasters.org The mission of a Toastmasters club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth. Through participation in the Toastmasters Communication and Leadership Program, people from all backgrounds learn to effectively speak, conduct a meeting, manage a department or business, lead, delegate and motivate. The club meets every Tuesday at 7:00 PM at the Stuckey Building, room #202 of the University of Georgia Experiment Station at 1109 Experiment Street; Griffin. Toastmasters is the best way to improve your communication skills, lose your fears of public speaking and learn skills that will help you be more successful in whatever path you've chosen in life. Griffin Technical College 501 Varsity Road Griffin, GA 30223 (770) 228-7348 www.griftec.org Last Updated 04/09/09 7 Spalding County Collaborative Authority for Families & Children, Inc. Resource Directory: Education Griffin Technical College offers adult literacy (GED) classes on and off campus, and a wide variety of Certificate Diploma and Degree Programs. The HOPE scholarship, PELL Grant and private scholarship are available to continue life long learning. Give yourself the gift of a GED! Off campus GED classes are held at: Eighth Street Baptist Church 408 Palace Street Griffin, GA 30223 Eagles Nest Apostolic Ministries 2736 Old Atlanta Road Griffin, GA (770) 678-688-2800 First Assembly of God 2000 West McIntosh Road Griffin, GA 30223 New Hope Baptist Church 1247 D. F. Fuller Drive Griffin, GA 30224 Shield of Faith Ministries 415 East Poplar Street Griffin, GA 30223 (770) 228-7570 Tuesday and Thursday 6:00 - 9 PM Monday and Thursday 6:00 - 9 PM Tuesday and Wednesday 6:00- 9 PM Tuesday and Thursday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Monday and Tuesday 6:00- 9:00 PM Head Start and Pre-K Programs 390 A Wilson Road Griffin GA 30224 (770) 228-7196 Preschool programs to prepare low- income children for kindergarten. The program operates on the regular school system calendar. The child must be three, four or five by September 1, to attend that school year. McIntosh Trail Early Childhood Development Council administers these programs. Home School Information Griffin-Spalding County School System th 216 South 6 Street Griffin, GA 30224 (770) 229-3700 ext 343 Last Updated 04/09/09 8 Spalding County Collaborative Authority for Families & Children, Inc. Resource Directory: Education Lekotek (located in Joseph Sams School) 268 Brandywine Blvd Fayetteville, GA 30214 (770) 289-3276 www.lekotekga.org Lekotek, meaning “play library”, serves children with a wide range of disabilities including, but not limited to, attention deficit disorders, speech delays, cognitive delays, autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, hearing and/or vision loss, mitochondrial disorder, other neuromuscular disorders, and spinal bifida. Children from birth to 8 years of age are primarily served, with computer services also available to adolescents and young adults. No referral is needed. Lekotek offers a wide range of services for children with disabilities and their families. Many activities involve the use of computers or toys adapted especially for a particular child's needs. Support groups are available for moms, dads, and grandparents. Lekotek also provides consultation and training services for professionals and parents. LifeSong Ministries 501 West Broad Street Griffin, GA 30224 (770) 227- 2308 www.lifesongministries.org LifeSong Ministries is a faith-based, non-profit organization partnering with local churches, community leadership, and other agencies to add value to the lives of women in the Griffin and Spalding County community. We are here to encourage, educate, and empower you to discover a new LifeSong. LifeSong Ministries wants to help make a difference in your life. Whether you are struggling with financial burdens, unfinished education, or a lack of training, we want to provide you with the skills to change your life. To help you accomplish this, we offer training classes in the following areas: Financial Management, Computer Training, Goal Setting, GED Completion, Job Readiness and Prioritizing time. Mainstay Academy 415 Jefferson Avenue Griffin, GA 30223 (770) 467-6600 Crossroads is a member of the Georgia Psycho education Program serving children and adolescents from Butts, Fayette, Henry, Lamar, Newton, Pike, Spalding and Upson Counties. The specialized program is design to help students work on severe behavioral, emotional, social, communication and academic difficulties. The ultimate Last Updated 04/09/09 9 Spalding County Collaborative Authority for Families & Children, Inc. Resource Directory: Education goal is for the student to return to the regular school environment. One- Stop Career Center Griffin Career Center 1514 Hwy 16 West Griffin, GA 30223 (770) 228-7226 To increase community services, the One-Stop Career Center has EIGHT agencies in ONE location. The following agencies have trained professional to provide services: Spalding County Department of Family and Children Services Tuesday 8:00-AM to 12:30 PM Rehabilitation Services Monday-Friday Griffin Technical College Tuesdays 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Job Corp (youth 16-24) 2nd and 4th Tuesdays: Right from the Start Medicaid Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: Council on Aging: Tuesdays 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM Workforce Investment Services: Monday through Friday Georgia Department of Labor Monday through Friday Partners in Education (PIE) Griffin/Spalding County School System 214 South 6th Street Griffin, GA (770) 229-3700 PIE is designed to improve quality of education for Griffin-Spalding County students through business/school partnerships. It provides broker partnerships between community organization, businesses and schools. Provides scientific work experience programs for teachers in the summer. Provides mini-grants for teacher/partnership. Offers educational issues forums for educators and business PIE. Provides other Last Updated 04/09/09 10 Spalding County Collaborative Authority for Families & Children, Inc. Resource Directory: Education partnership activities for students and teachers. Private Schools CrossPointe Christian Academy (Grades pre K -12) 6750 Georgia Highway 362 Williamson, GA 770-229-2773 Faith Christian Academy Grades K-12 1427 Highway 19 Bypass Griffin, GA (770) 227-7383 Griffin Christian Academy th (Grades pre-K - 8 ) 2000 West McIntosh Road Griffin, GA (770) 228-2711 www.griffinfirst.org Griffin Christian Academy th th (Grades 9 - 12 2000 West McIntosh Road (770) 467-8198 www.griffinfirst.org Grace Academy (Grades K-12) 410 E Taylor Street Griffin, GA (770) 467-8220 Equal Chance Christian Academy 1217 East McIntosh Road Griffin, GA 30223 (770) 233-9449 www.FaithInTheWordMinistries.com Skipstone Academy 600 Baptist Camp Road Griffin, GA 30223 (678)-814-1330 www.skipstoneadventures.com Last Updated 04/09/09 11 Spalding County Collaborative Authority for Families & Children, Inc. Resource Directory: Education St. George Episcopal School 103 Birch Street Milner, GA (770) 358-9432 www.sges.org Williamson Leaning Center (Grades K-12) 100 Second District Road Williamson, GA (770) 584-4013 RESA Academy 814 Experiment Street Griffin, GA 30223 (770) 412-4046 www.resaacademy.org RESA is an alternative school for chronically disruptive students in grades 6-12. They provide social services and individualized instruction and/or transitions to other programs they need to become successful students and good citizens. Through small groups, individual counseling, and classes promoting social skills students are equipped with the life skills necessary to work through their own problems. A behavior management program using a points and levels system is used to encourage the development of self-discipline and to address emotional and academic difficulties. Save Our Children Academy (SOCA) 114 West Broad Street P.O Box 191 Griffin, GA (770) 228-9650 (770) 228-4498 Provides a curriculum that offers extensive counseling, teaching of parenting skills, and offers self help to parents of all ages. South Metro Microenterprise Coalition P.O. Box T Griffin, GA 30224 (770) 770-487-9554 www.smmcga.org Make your dream of business ownership come true. A ten-week training program providing the resources for self-employment to those who want to start and grow their own home businesses. The training is available at no cost to low and moderate-income individuals per HUD guidelines. Must be age over 18, Last Updated 04/09/09 12 Spalding County Collaborative Authority for Families & Children, Inc. Resource Directory: Education reside in Clayton, Henry, Butts, Lamar, Pike or Spalding County and have a viable business idea or existing small business. Call for information on the next training classes in Griffin and McDonough. Spalding County Extension Service 119 East Solomon Street Griffin, GA 30223 (770) 228-9900 Ext 266 The Extension Service is a unit of the University of Georgia that offers research-based information in the areas of consumer science and agriculture. Services provided include health & nutrition, financial management, clothing/textiles, water quality/safety, Leadership development, entomology, horticulture landscaping, soils and plants. Spalding Regional Medical Center PO Drawer V, Griffin 30224 South 6th Street Griffin, GA (770) 228-2721 Physician referral (770) 467-6136 www.spaldingregionalhosp.com SRMC offers a variety of community education services such as CPR, Breast-feeding, Nutritional Counseling and Sibling Preparation. Support groups for Diabetes Update Parkinson Support are a few that are available. Special Population Services Griffin Technical College 501 Varsity Road Griffin, GA 30223 (770) 228-7382 Provides career assessment, vocational counseling, Job Readiness, Life Management Workshops, skill training and customized training classes. Eligible participates include, single parents; single pregnant women, homemakers in transition in search of skill training in the non-traditional higher paid employment field. Stepping Stones Educational Therapy Center, Inc P O Box 1876 141 Futral Road Griffin, GA 30224 (770) 229-5511 FAX: (770) 233-0995 Last Updated 04/09/09 13 Spalding County Collaborative Authority for Families & Children, Inc. Resource Directory: Education Stepping Stones is a "one-of-a-kind" facility in the south metro area that recognizes busy parents need expert, professional services. It is a therapeutic and educational center for infants and preschoolers dedicated to developing the full potential of special needs and typical children. Stepping Stones staff is composed of highly skilled professionals who are on the cutting edge of Early Intervention Science. Services provided include: Special instruction for infants & toddlers, Developmental Evaluation, Collaborative work with "Babies Can't Wait", consultation, networking & referral, preschool classes, family support and year round school. Tutoring By Design Dovedown Building 315 West Solomon Street, Suite F Griffin, GA 30224 (770)412-6100 tutoringbydesign@earthlink.net Kindergarten through 12 Grade tutoring available by qualified staff with experience in educating children. th University of Georgia Griffin Campus College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences 1109 Experiment Street Griffin, GA 30223 (770) 228-7306 www.caes.uga.edu/campus/griffin/ The College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences offers three undergraduate majors and one master’s degree at the Griffin Campus. Vocational Rehabilitation Services th 231-C South 10 Street Griffin, GA 30223 (770) 229-3140 Assists people with physical or mental disabilities to work. Services included are vocational assessment, counseling, physical & mental restoration, vocational training, school to work transition, rehabilitation technology, supported employment, job search & job placement and referral to other agencies. West Central Georgia Workforce Investment Board (WIA) 1710 Hwy 16 West. P O Box 97 Griffin, GA 30224 (770) 229-9799 Last Updated 04/09/09 14 Spalding County Collaborative Authority for Families & Children, Inc. Resource Directory: Education FAX: (770) 229-9924 www.CareerConnections.org WIA offers a job training system that provides adults and youth with the information, advice, job search assistance and training needed to get and keep good jobs. Administers the Summerworks program for youth (formerly JTPA). Last Updated 04/09/09 15