Child Abuse
Jesup GA 31545
Monday through Thursday
Resource Center for Southern Baptist Churches
Jesup GA 31546
Christian counseling and some refererals to specialized services.
Jesup GA 31545
NOTICE
This Division of Family & Children Services is open and operating; however, DFCS is temporarily reducing in-person operations to prevent the spread of COVID-19. As a result, we encourage you to use self-service options during this time.
General Information:
Call 1-877-423-4746
Visit dfcs.ga.gov
Apply for Food Stamp and Medicaid benefits at gateway.ga.gov (verification documents and case status info for all benefits [food stamps, Medicaid and TANF] is also available here)
Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT):
https://www.connectebt.com/gaebtclient/
888-421-3281 for updates
Child Welfare
If you have questions about an existing child welfare case, call your case manager or their supervisor for support.
To report suspected child abuse or neglect, call DFCS Child Protective Services (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) at 1.855.GACHILD
(1.855.422.4453)
Support for our schools, public safety, first responders, child abuse prevention, county non-profits
Special Services/Hours: Weekly meetings at 12 noon each Wednesday at Sybil’s Family Restaurant in Jesup.
The Magnolia House provides services to victims of domestic violence who do not know where to turn, or have no place to go for assistance. Domestic violence crosses all social, economical and cultural boundaries. – 24-Hour Crisis Line- Safe, Confidential Shelter- Emotional Support- Children Services and Advocacy- Legal Advocacy- Referrals to Community Partners- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families- (TANF)- Personal Advocacy- Transportation
Fair Haven provides valuable services to victims of domestic violence in Wayne, Appling & Jeff-Davis counties. Center services include; 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, outreach services, individual counseling, support groups, safety planning, medical advocacy, case management, community education, parenting support, financial advocacy, legal advocacy and more. Safe Harbor provides valuable services to support the physical and emotional healing of sexual assault victims and their families. With locations in Glynn, Wayne, and Camden Counties, center services include forensic medical examinations, follow up medical services, 24-hour crisis line, crisis intervention, advocacy services, and therapeutic counseling.
Jesup GA 31546
Victims of many types of crimes have rights and responsibilities under a Georgia law (O.C.G.A. 17-17-1) called the Victim’s Bill of Rights. The purpose of the Victim-Witness Assistance Program is to educate and assist victims of such crimes.
Jesup GA 31545
The Oaks
Its Substance Abuse for Adolescent ages 10 through 17
12 bed emergency shelter open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to serve victims of domestic violence and their children. A 24 hour hotline.
Fair Haven is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year with trained staff. Crisis Line can be called at any hour on any day. Outreach Services (those services for individuals/ families not living in the shelter but needing domestic violence services) takes place Monday- Friday 8 AM to 5 PM in Wayne, Appling, and Jeff Davis counties.
Program is for women who are victims of domestic violence and their children 17 years of age or younger. Male victims are housed off-site and receive the same service and individualized case management.
Download the STOPit mobile app to anonymously report concerns in Wayne County such as Mental Health concerns, Substance Use concerns, Drug Tips, Neglect/Abuse Tips, or Animal Control concerns. The Report feature can be used to anonymously submit an incident report consisting of an image, video, and/or text to contacts who can respond to the incident and get help to the person(s) in need. The STOPit mobile app also allows for anonymous two-way communication between citizens and professionals with STOPit Messenger. Visit our page HERE to read more!