Jesup GA 31545
Transform families and communities by providing opportunities and services that promote economic support and social independence. Senior Nutrition Program provides meals and social activities to the elderly. Weatherization Program provides free energy related repairs to eligible households to make them more energy efficient.
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)
Fair Haven’s Outreach & Education Program target’s domestic violence victims in Wayne, Appling and Jeff-Davis Counties who do not need emergency shelter, but are living with or in domestic violence. The Outreach Program collaborates with other community agencies to obtain the most effective resources to assist the family live a life free from the fear of violence. This program is designed for families to gain knowledge and resources to become a strong and stable family, to assist children’s emotional and educational needs while being led by confident and capable parent(s). Monthly support groups are offered as well.
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
Jesup, GA 31545
Our program is designed to treat the root of substance use disorder and alcoholism. We offer classes in Boundaries, Codependency, Trauma and Grief Therapy, Moral Reconation Therapy, Big Book study, AA, NA, CR, Bible study, and processing groups. We use a therapeutic community model, and we offer group counseling and one on one counselling. We believe a relationship with Jesus Christ is imperative to freedom, and learning to use tools of recovery can lead to successfully dealing with life of life’s terms.
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.