Resources Available Through Positive Childhood Alliance Georgia

It takes parents, caregivers and supportive resources to help children thrive. Positive Childhood Alliance Georgia hosts the 1-800-CHILDREN helpline which offers bilingual staff who are trained to listen to parents and help connect them with programs and services in their neighborhood.

Here’s how you can help:

  1. Encourage families you serve to call the 1-800-CHILDREN (1-800-244-5373) helpline to talk to trained professionals to connect them with supportive programs in their area.
  2. Use the 1-800-CHILDREN Resource Map, which contains over 3,000 local and statewide programs designed to assist and support families. See what services are available in the areas where you serve families.
  3. Access a printable flyer (half page prints on 8.5” x 11”) for your organization or agency or request rack card to be mailed to you. Encourage families to use this free helpline.
  4. Additional information about 1-800-CHILDREN is located at PCAGeorgiaHelpline.org.

 The 1-800-CHILDREN helpline can connect caregivers with:

  • Parenting support
  • After school and other child care programs
  • Counseling and support groups
  • Referrals for legal needs
  • Grandparents raising grandchildren support
  • Concerns about the well-being of a child or family member
  • Family violence concerns
  • Community resources for emergency assistance 

The helpline is toll free and available Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.