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Community Resources - Region 11
Counties in this region: Atkinson, Bacon, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brantley, Brooks, Charlton, Clinch, Coffee, Cook, Echols, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes, Pierce, Tift, Turner, Ware
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Adoptive or Foster Care Support Groups      [TOP]
Adopted Teen Empowerment and Mentoring Program
400 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
Atlanta, GA   30024
Phone: 229-686-4627
Contact: Sherrie Williams
Service Area: Region 11
Services:
    This support group is for adopted teens, 6th through 12th grade. This program provides education, social and recreational opportunities. A special place for a special group of friends. The group meets monthly from 10am to 5pm on Saturday at Valdosta University.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Adoptive /Foster Parent Assoc. of Pierce County
Lee St. Resource Center (Meeting held at)
Blackshear, GA   31516
Phone: 912 449 4775
Website: http://piercefosteradoptive.zoomshare.com/
Contact: Theodore Mackey
Service Area: Blackshear, Omega, Fitzgerald.
Services:
    Support group for adoptive parents.
    Group meets 2nd Monday of each month at 6pm.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Adoptive/Foster Parents Association of Cook County
P.O. Box 944
Adel, GA   31629
Phone: 229-896-4329
Website: http://cookcountydfcs.tripod.com
Service Area: Cook County
Services:
    Meets the second Tuesday of each month providing support for adoptive and foster families.


Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: No fee
 
Lowndes Area Adoptive Parents Support Group
P.O.Box 372
Valdosta, GA   31602
Phone: (229) 247-6389
Contact: Cathy Burks
Service Area: Valdosta and surrounding area
Services:
    Meetings held the third Monday of each month at 6:30pm.
    Location: Park Avenue United Methodist Church 100 E.Park Ave. Child care provided.

Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: No fee
 
Lowndes County Foster/Adoptive Training Support Group
206 South Patterson Street
Valdosta, GA   31603
Phone: 229-245-2407
Contact: Dean McCullough
Service Area: Lowndes County Only
Services:
    Training support group for foster and adoptive families of Lowndes County. Meetings are held every other month, on the third Monday,from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Childcare and refreshments are provided.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
South Georgia Foster/Adoptive Parent Association
Valdosta, GA   31601
Phone: 229-263-5113
Contact: James Maxwell
Service Area: all counties in Region 11
Services:
    Adoptive/Foster Parent Support Group. This group meets every third Monday night at 6:30pm.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Supporting Our Special Kids
"SOS Kids"
Northside Baptist Church
200 E.Park
Valdosta, GA  
Phone: 229-241-0335
Contact: Tammy Greenway
Services:
    Support group for parents of children with disabilities.
    Support group meets on 2nd Sunday of each month from 5pm to 6pm. Arrive at 4:45pm for childcare.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive/foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Ware County Adoptive & Foster Parent Association
3400 Mullis Road
Waycross, GA  
Phone: 912-283-7191
Contact: Bobby Musgrove
Service Area: Ware County
Services:
    Support group for adoptive and foster parents. This group provides service information, training,resources and support for families. Must be an adoptive or foster parent.
    Meets every 3rd Thursday of the month at 6pm.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Attorneys      [TOP]
Council Jr., James
310 Webster Street
valdosta, GA   31601
Phone: 229-242-5362
Email: counciljf@bellsouth.net
Service Area: Valdosta and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Adoption Attorney. Hours: Monday through Friday 8am-5pm.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes
Notes:
    Attorney Council has worked with DFCS in finalizing adoptions.
 
McCorvey Karras, Paticia
701 N.Patterson Street
Valdosta, GA   31601
Phone: 229-242-0314
Service Area: Valdosta and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Adoption Attorney.Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30am-5:30pm. Call for an appointment.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes
Notes:
    Attorney Karras has worked with DFCS in finalizing adoptions.
 
Moon Law Firm
119 West North Street
Valdosta, GA   31601
Phone: 229-247-0715
Service Area: Valdosta and surrounding areas
Services:
    Adoption Attorney.
    Hours: Momnday through Friday 8am-5pm. Call for an appointment.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes
Notes:
    Attorney Jason Moon has worked in several counties as guardian at litem, advocating for children.
 
Comprehensive Psychological or Medical Services      [TOP]
Child and Family Care Guidance of Georgia
1205 Baytree Road
Suite 5
Valdosta, GA   31602
Phone: 229-247-4237
Phone: 1-888-293-4237
Service Area: Brooks,Berrien, Colquitt, Cook, Echols, and Lanier counties.
Services:
    Comprehensive therapeutic services for children and families. Parenting Classes, Crisis Intervention and Behavior Modification.
    Hours: Monday through Friday-8:30am-5:00pm.

    Reffered through the Department of Family and Children Services.
Experience:
    Has expereince with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Children Medical Center,PC
907 E. 18th St Ste. 400
Tifton, GA  
Phone: 229-391-3640
Service Area: Tift, Fitzgerald, Omega
Services:
    Developmental Testing/testing for ADHD.Ages: Birth-23 yrs. old.
    Hours: M-W-F 8:30a-6p. Tues- Thurs-8a-8p. Experience with adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Innovative Rehab Solutions, LLC
3322 Gray Stone Way
Valdosta, GA   31602
Phone: 229-242-6670
Website: http://www.irehab.net
Service Area: Valdosta and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Sensory Processing Disorder,ADD/ADHD & Developmental Delays.
    Clients Served: Children and Adults.
    Monday - Friday 8am-5pm. Saturday appointments with OT,PT,and ST.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Pathway Wellness Center
303 Woodrow Wilson Center
Valdosta, GA   31602
Phone: 229-244-5000
Service Area: Valdosta and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Psychotherapy and Christian Counseling available.
    Hours: Monday -Tuesday 1pm-6pm. Wednesday- Thursday 11am-5pm. Friday 1pm-4pm. Referrals are needed.
    Serving children 9 years old and older.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Sensational Kids
202 South Church Street
Hahira, GA   31632
Phone: 229-563-0811
Email: sensationalkids@bellsouth.net
Service Area: Hahira and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Sensory Integration Therapy Services. Serving clients: Birth- Adolescence. Has experience with adoptive families.
    Hours: Monday - Friday by appointment only.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Counseling Services      [TOP]
GA Network for Educational & Therapeutic Support
1500-A Lanford Drive
Valdosta, GA   31601
Phone: 229-245-6523
Contact: Ms.Dee Wood, Director
Service Area: Lowndes County
Services:
    Counseling services on behavior management and educational family services.
    Location: Cook County-229-549-6077
    Tifton:- 229-386-7097
Experience:
    Experience with adoptive families.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Call for information on fees.
 
Ledor Christian Counseling
2601 Bemiss Road
Suite D
Valdosta, GA   31602
Phone: 229-219-9919
Service Area: Southern Georgia
Services:
    Christian clinical counseling.Cash ans checks only.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Satilla Community Service Board for MH, MR, and SA
107 Mary Street
Waycross, GA   31501
Phone: 912-449-7100
Phone: 1-800-342-8168- Intake
Service Area: Ware, Coffee, Bacon, Atkinson, Pierce, Brantley, Clinch, Charlton
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Teen Center Plus
117 South Patterson Street
Valdosta, GA   31601
Phone: (229) 245-7274
Service Area: South-central Georgia
Services:
    Tutoring/educational services, teen mentoring, counseling, and parenting classes for teens.
Experience:
    Experienced with adoptive families.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Call for information on costs
 
The Moore Street Clinic
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA   31698
Phone: (229) 219-1281
Service Area: South Georgia
Services:
    The Moore Street Clinic is the university-based family counseling center that serves Valdosta and the surrounding communities and trains graduate students in family therapy.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Youth Focus at Greenleaf
2217 Pineview Drive
Valdosta, GA   31602
Phone: 229-671-6700   Fax: 229-671-6710
Service Area: Valdosta and surrounding counties
Services:
    Counseling for children:

    Ages 5-8 Tuesdays & Thursdays
    Ages 9-12 Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays
    Ages 13-17 Two days each week
    All Children are seen on Mondays.

    Transportation is provided to and from the program for Valdosta and surrounding counties.
Experience:
    Experience with adoptive families
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
Notes:
    Helping families address adolescent challenges by providing the strength to fight back and win. Help Line crisis number: 1-800-247-2747.
 
Dentists      [TOP]
South GA Pediatric Dentistry
3227 North Oak Street Extension
Valdosta, GA   31605
Phone: 229-247-3200
Contact: Caryn M. Alvarado, DDS, dentist
Contact: Carly W Thomas, DDS, dentist
Phone: 229-247-3200
Service Area: Region 11
Services:
    Dentistry for infants and children.

    9:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Thursday
    8:00am-12:00pm, Friday

    Summer Hours:8am-3pm.
    8am-12noon- Friday
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Bennett & Maxwell Family Dentistry,LLC
2415 Andover Drive
Valdosta, GA   31602
Phone: 229-671-1900
Service Area: Valdosta and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Dentistry for children and adults.Child friendly enviromnent.
    Hours: Wednesday- 8am-5pm. Thursday: 8am-4:30pm.
    Friday: 8am-12noon.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
C.Heather Colson, DMD,PC
111 Woodrow Wilson Drive
Valdosta, GA   31602
Phone: 229-242-2449
Service Area: Valdosta and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Family Dentist.
    Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8am-5pm. (Closed on Wednesday)
Experience:
    Extensive experience working with children that have special needs and adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr. L.W. Williams
415 South Ashley Street
Valdosta, GA   31602
Phone: 229-242-3102
Contact: Dr. L.W. Williams, dentist
Service Area: Region 11
Services:
    24 hour emergency dentistry, 1 hour dental repairs, no referral necessary
    Emergency phone number: 229-242-4978

    8:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Kool Smiles
2113 Bemiss Road
Valdosta, GA  
Phone: 229-253-0100
Service Area: Valdosta and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Dentistry for children and individuals from 1-20 years old.
    Hours: Monday through Friday 9am-5pm.
    No referral needed. Call for anappointment.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Marable Dental Center
308 Janet St.
Valdosta, GA   31601
Phone: 229-244-5644
Service Area: Lowndes County and surrounding areas
Services:
    Child friendly dental facility.
    Hours: Monday through Thursday 8am-4pm. Friday- 8am-12pm
Experience:
    Has experience with Adoptive Families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No   Other: cash or check
 
Newbern Family Dentistry
800 Northwood Park Drive
Valdosta, GA   31602
Phone: 229-242-6202
Contact: Jeff L. Newbern DDS, dentist
Email: newbejr@aol.com
Contact: Jeanne R. Newbern DDS, dentist
Phone: 229-242-6202
Service Area: Region 11
Services:
    Specializing in dentistry for children and teens by referral only.

    8:00am-5:30pm, Tuesday-Thursday
    8:00am-1:00pm, Friday
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Ron Shiver/Ron Reagin Jr. Dentistry
818 Northwood Park Drive
Valdosta, GA   31601
Phone: 229-247-0923
Website: http://www.shiver-reagindmd.com
Contact: Ron Shiver, DMD, dentist
Contact: Ron Reagin Jr., DMD, dentist
Phone: 229-247-0923
Service Area: Region 11
Services:
    Dentistry for the entire family.

    8:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Thursday
    8:00am-12:00pm, Friday
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Valdosta Dental Associates
103 West Cranford Avenue
Valdosta, GA   31601
Phone: 229-249-0717
Contact: Timothy T. Grantham, DMD, dentist
Contact: Jason Holloway, DMD, dentist
Phone: 229-249-0717
Service Area: Region 11
Services:
    General dentistry for children and adults. Emergency dental appointments available. No referral necessary.

    8:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Wednesday
    8:00am-4:00pm, Tuesday-Thursday
    8:00am-12:00pm, Friday
Experience:
    Experience with adoptive families
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Worthington Family Dentistry
2804 North Oak Street
Valdosta, GA   31602
Phone: 229-242-0063
Contact: Samuel E. Worthington, DMD, dentist
Service Area: Region 11
Services:
    General and cosmetic dentistry

    9:00am-5:30pm, Monday-Thursday
    9:00am-2:00pm, Friday
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Disability Specialists and Organizations      [TOP]
Babies Can't Wait
2700-C North Oak Street
Valdosta, GA   31602
Phone: (229) 245-6565/1
Phone: (800) 229-2038
Service Area: Southeast Georgia
Services:
    Developmental assessments and service coordination for children with special needs, birth to 3 years old.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Children Medical Services
2700B North Oak Street
Valdosta, GA   31602
Phone: (229) 245-4310
Service Area: Berrien, Cook, Echols, Brooks, Lowndes, Tift, Ben Hill, Irwin, and Lanier Counties
Services:
    Specialized medical care to children birth to 21 years of age who have disabilities.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Georgia Council for the Hearing Impaired, Inc.
4800 Armour Road, Building C
Suite E
Columbus, GA   31904
Phone: 706-571-9744
Website: http://www.gachi.org
Email: JAdvocate@aol.com
Service Area: Counties: Atkinson, Baker, Ben Hill, Berrien, Bleckley, Brooks, Calhoun, Chattahoochee, Clay, Clinch, Coffee, Colquitt, Cook, Crisp, Decatur, Dodge, Dooly, Dougherty, Early, Echols, Grady, Harris, Irwin, Lamar, Lanier, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Marion, Meriwether, Miller, Mitchell, Muscogee, Pike, Pulaski, Quitman, Randolph, Schley, Seminole, Stewart, Sumter, Talbot, Taylor, Telfair, Terrell, Thomas, Tift, Troup, Turner, Upson, Ware, Webster, Wilcox. Worth
Services:
    Advocacy services, assisted listening devices and equipment demo room, community and parent education, community resources, summer camp - Camp Juliena.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Some free services
Notes:
    Sign language interpreters available.
 
More Than Words
Speech Therapy Services,Inc.
1701 N.Patterson Street
Valdosta, GA   31601
Phone: 229-244-4545
Service Area: Valdosta and surrounding areas.
Services:
    All types of speech related disabilities.
    Monday through Friday 9am -7pm.
    No referral needed.
Experience:
    Specializing in autism.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
YMCA Challenger League
2424 Gornto Road
Valdosta, GA   31602
Phone: 229-244-4646 ext. 38
Contact: Cheryl Marshall
Services:
    Activities for children with disabilities.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: No fee
 
Educational Resources      [TOP]
Georgia Learning Resource System - South Central
1215 Bailey Street
Suite B
Waycross, GA   31501
Phone: 912-338-5998
Website: http://www.glrs.org
Email: cfluker@okresa.org
Service Area: Counties: Atkinson, Bacon, Brantley, Charlton, Clinch, Coffee, Pierce, Ware
Services:
    Information on education of children with disabilities; support services for parents and teachers; Loan library of specialized material and equipment; Referral information about services for students; Child Find Program to identify children with disabilities; provides training to local school systems, community providers, and parents; workshops for parents and teachers. Users can create hands on instructional materials.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: no fee
Notes:
    Serves children ages 0-21 years. Services free except workshops.
 
Occupational Resources      [TOP]
Satilla Outpatient Therapy
1800 Alice Street
Waycross, GA   31501
Phone: 912-287-2761
Service Area: Waycross area
Services:
    Physical, speech, and occupational therapy. Referral necessary

    8:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Other Health Professionals      [TOP]
Children's Health Care Center
105 W. Cranford Avenue
Valdosta, GA   31602
Phone: 229-247-1455
Service Area: Valdosta and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Specializing in Pediatrics and Allergys.
    Experience with adoptive famillies.
    Hours: Monday 8:30a-5:00p. Friday 8:30a-5pm.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Ear, Nose, Throat and Allegy Associates of South Georgia
2910 N.Patterson
Valdosta, GA   31602
Phone: 229-244-2562
Service Area: Valdosta and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Medical specialist in diseases relating to Ear, Nose, Throat.
    Experience with adoptive families.
    Monday- Thursday-8:15am- 4:30p.Friday 8:30am- 11:30am.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Physical Therapy Associates of Tifton
1461 Madison Ave
Tifton, GA   31794
Phone: 229-382-3838
Service Area: Tifton, Turner,Coffee Counties
Services:
    Offering Interactive Metronome program for children that have ADHD. PT,OT,S.T.
    Referral needed. Hours: 8a-5p.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Right From The Start Medicaid
206 South Patterson St.
Vadosta, GA  
Phone: 229-249-2678
Services:
    Medicaid eligibility specialist.
Experience:
    Experience with adoptive families.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: No fee
 
Southern Physical Therapy
112 North Main Street
Suite A
Ocilla, GA   31774
Phone: 888-864-0789
Phone: 229-423-8403
Service Area: Atkinson, Bacon, Baker, Calhoun, Clinch, Coffee, Colquitt, Crisp, Dodge, Dooly, Dougherty, Irwin, Jeff Davis, Laurens, Lee, Mitchell, Telfair, Terrell, Wheeler, Wilcox, and Worth Counties.
Services:
    Occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech and language therapists. Sign language and Spanish interpreters available.
    Serving children to age 21 with developmental delays.
    Hours: Monday through Thursday- 8am-5pm.
    Friday - 8am-12noon.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Valdosta Pediatric Therapy Services
202 W.Park Ave
Valdosta, GA   31602
Phone: 229-253-8500
Service Area: Valdosta and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Specializing in Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy.
    Hours : Monday- Thursday 8a-5p. Friday 8a-3p.
    Physician referral needed.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Valdosta Physical Therapy, Inc.
2109 N. Patterson Street
Valdosta, GA   31602
Phone: 225-247-5225
Service Area: South Georgia
Services:
    Physical therapy services.
    Monday through Thursday-8am-5:30pm. Friday 8am-1pm.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Other Resources      [TOP]
Boys and Girls Clubs of Valdosta
614 North Toombs Street
Valdosta, GA  
Phone: 229-242-0676
Service Area: Valdosta and surrounding areas
Services:
    Services are free for foster children. Great program for teens. Services include year around sports,teen conferences, tutoring and after school care. Monday through Friday- 3pm-9pm. Friday- 3pm-11pm. Saturday-11am-6pm.
    Contact office for registration information.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Kaleidscope After School Program
1104 West Gordon Street
Valdosta, GA  
Phone: 229-333-1861
Website: http://www.valdostasportsandevents.com
Service Area: Valdosta and surrounding areas.
Services:
    After school program for children (elementary and middle school age). Activities include assistance with homework,structured games, and various other activities. Snacks provided and some scholarships are available.Call for registration information.
    Times: Monday through Friday 3pm-6pm.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Methodist Home for Children & Youth
2545 E. Park Avenue
Valdosta, GA   31602
Phone: 229-247-5100
Service Area: Lowndes and surrounding areas
Services:
    Intensive family crisis intervention for children and youth. At home or at the facility.
    Intake: Referrals. Hours: 9am-5pm. Monday through Friday.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Raintree Village, Inc. The Children
3757 Johnston Rd.
Valdosta, GA   31601
Phone: 229-559-5944
Contact: G.R. Holton, Administrator
Service Area: Lowndes County
Services:
    Referral only.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Physicians      [TOP]
Anderson, Thomas M.D.
105 W. Crawford Ave.
Valdosta, GA   316602
Phone: 229-247-7350
Service Area: South Georgia
Services:
    Pediatric medicine.
Experience:
    Experienced with adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Beacon Pediatrics
801 Beacon Street
Waycross, GA   31501
Phone: 912-285-2440
Email: beaconmgr@wayxcable.com
Service Area: Waycross area
Services:
    Pediatrics, no referral necessary

    9:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Thursday. Friday 9am-12noon.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Kimberly Megow,MD
3526 N. Crossing Circle
Valdosta, GA   31602
Phone: 229-241-9500
Phone: 229-333-1000
Service Area: Valdosta and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Specializing in Adolescent Medicine. Hours: Monday- Friday-8:45am-5pm.
    Experience with adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Loeffler, Janice M.D.
3014 N. Patterson Street
Valdosta, GA   31602
Phone: 229-242-0194
Service Area: Valdosta and surrounding area.
Services:
    Pediatric and adolescent medicine.
Experience:
    Experienced with adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Pineview Pediatric
307 Pineview Drive
Waycross, GA   31501
Phone: 912-285-8866
Service Area: Waycross area
Services:
    Pediatrics, no referral necessary

    8:30am-5:00pm, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
    8:00am-12:00pm, Tuesday, Friday
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
South Georgia Pediatric and Allergy Center
3331 North Valdosta Road
Valdosta, GA   31602
Phone: 229-247-2211
Service Area: Southeast
Services:
    Allergy; Sinus; Asthma
Experience:
    Have experience with adoptive families
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Psychologists      [TOP]
Kaeck, Dan Ph.D.
Valdosta State University
Department of Psychology
Valdosta, GA   31698
Phone: 229 -333-5616
Service Area: Southern Georgia
Services:
    Services to children, youth and families.
Experience:
    Adoption experience.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Lopez, Wandamaria Ph.D
2405 Bemiss Road
Valdosta, GA   31602
Phone: 229-245-0330
Service Area: Southern Georgia
Services:
    Psychotherapy and psychological assessments.
Experience:
    Adoption experience with family adjustment and interventions with adoption disruption.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Physiological Services of Waycross
1610 Alice Street
Waycross, GA   31501
Phone: 912-285-1610
Contact: Eugene Engen, PhD ABPP
Service Area: Waycross area
Services:
    Clinical Psychology for children and adults (mostly children), no referral necessary

    9:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday
Experience:
    Experience with adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Respite Providers and Specialized Camps      [TOP]
Jacob's Ladder Therapeutic Riding Center
5866 Bradford Road
Hahira, GA   31632
Phone: 229-794-1188
Contact: Leslie Jacobs
Service Area: Region 11, Valdosta and surrounding areas
Services:
    Therapeutic horseback riding and crafts for children with special needs. Kindergarten through middle school ages.
    Yearly summer camp. Funding for Easter Seals accepted.
Experience:
    Experience with adoptive families
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Tutoring Resources      [TOP]
Gloria Warren
903 Habersham Road
Valdosta, GA   31602
Phone: 229-244-7413
Service Area: Valdosta and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Hours - Monday through Saturday after school hours.( Very flexible). Cost 15.00 /hr. In the future Ms. Warren will be accepting payment from DFCS.
    Tutoring children to Adults.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 

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Toll free telephone: 1.866.A.PARENT · Atlanta telephone: 404.929.0401 · Fax: 404.929.0405