Children 1st is the single point of entry to a statewide collaborative system of public health and other prevention based programs and services. The program provides families with information regarding health, child development, and parenting resources.
The purpose of Children 1st is to ensure that all children reach age five healthy and ready for school by helping families access appropriate health and community services, receive education about the importance of a child’s early years, and find support to provide a nurturing environment for their child.
The initial assessment includes completing a Maternal Child Health Assessment, ensuring the child has an identified Primary Care Provider (PCP), and conducting an Ages and States Developmental Screening. The child is then followed every 6 months for the next year to ensure continued connection with PCP and other needed resources.
Our Location:
1123 Church Street, Suite B
Waycross, GA 31501
Phone: 912-284-2920
Fax: 912-338-5914
For more information, please visit https://dph.georgia.gov/children1st.