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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.