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Counties in this region: Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh
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Adoptive or Foster Care Support Groups      [TOP]
AFPACC
Adoptive & Foster Parents Association of Camden County
801 Hwy 40
E Suite A PMB 119
Kingsland, GA   31548
Phone: 912-673-6562   Fax: 912-729-2523
Website: http://afpaccvp@yahoo.com
Contact: Carrie Tabor
Service Area: Camden County
Services:
    Meetings are on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6pm Camden DFCS. Provide support and training for foster and adoptive parents.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Attorneys      [TOP]
Birney Bull
420 West Broughton Street
Savannah, GA  
Phone: 912-236-7863
Service Area: Savannah, Rincon, Statesboro and Richmond Hill
Services:
    Adoption Law.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Francesca A. Rhal
12 1/2 West State Street
Savannah, GA  
Phone: 912 231-0906
Service Area: Savannah, Rincon, Statesboro and Richmond Hill.
Services:
    Adoptions, Guardianship and Family Law. Hours: Monday through Friday 9am-6pm. Call for an appointment.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Hester, Jerrold W.
400 Main Street
Cottage 5
St.Simons Island, GA   31522'
Phone: 912-638-1236
Website: http://www.lawyers.com/hester&associates
Phone: 770-446-3645
Service Area: Region 12
Services:
    Adoption Attorney
    Memeber of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
John Struthers III
236 East Oglethrope Avenue
Savannah, GA  
Phone: 912-236-6311
Service Area: Savannah, Rincon, Statesboro and Ricmond Hill
Services:
    Adoption and Family Law. Hours: Monday through Friday 9am-5pm. Call for appointment.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Comprehensive Psychological or Medical Services      [TOP]
Adelle Burnsed-Geffen Ph.D.,
7203 Hodgson Memorial Dr.
Savannah, GA  
Phone: 912-354-7250
Service Area: Southeast Georgia
Services:
    Serving children and families.
    Specializing in adoptive children with ADD,ADHD, Bipolar, Stress, and Adoption Transition.
    Hours: Monday - Friday 9a-6p
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Franco Hincey,Ph.D
7203 Hodgson Memorial Road
Savannah, GA  
Service Area: Southeast Georgia
Services:
    Specializing in adopted children with Stress, ADHD,ADD, RAD, and Bi-Polar issues.
    Hours: Monday- Friday 9a-6p.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Counseling Services      [TOP]
Attachment Resources of Coastal Georgia
Joni Haynes-Findley,LCSW, Terri Liles, LAPC
P.O. Box 2456
Richmond Hill, GA   31324
Phone: (912) 756-7787
Email: Attach2CoastalGA@aol.com
Service Area: South Eastern Georgia
Services:
    Specialists in working with adopted chldren with Reactive Attachment Disorder.
Experience:
    Extensive training through an Office of Adoptions program.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Some free service through a limited State grant
Notes:
    Part of a State of Georgia special project for adopted children.
 
Gateway Center for Human Development
1609 Newcastle Street
Brunswick, GA   31520
Phone: 912-267-4859
Service Area: Glynn, Bryan, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, Camden
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Southeast Coastal Regional MHMRSA Board
Nations Bank Plaza
777 Gloucester Street
Suite 414
Brunswick, GA   31521
Phone: 912-280-6893
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Tidelands Community Service Board
P.O. Box 23407
Savannah, GA   31403
Phone: 912-651-2171
Service Area: Chatham, Effingham
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dentists      [TOP]
Dr.Alston McClasin
211 E 31st Street
Savannah, GA  
Phone: 912-232-4122
Service Area: Savannah and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Specializing in meeting the medical needs of children and adolescents.
    Hours: Monday - Thursday 8a-5p
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr.Silas McCaslin
5901 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA  
Phone: 912-355-5901
Service Area: Savannah and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Serving children and adolescents with disabilities.
    Hours: Monday - Thursday 8a-5p
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Disability Specialists and Organizations      [TOP]
Kicklighter Resource Center
1211 Eisenhower Drive
Savannah, GA   31406
Phone: 912-355-7633
Email: clarkmilller@cs.com
Service Area: Counties: Bryan, Bulloch, Chatham, Effingham.
Services:
    Disability-focused parenting skills program, early intervention program, respite care program, intensive language-based program for children with developmental disabilities. Includes services for Autism, Behavior Disorder, Mental Retardation, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes   Other: Some free services
 
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
235 Cardinal Circle West
St. Marys, GA   31558
Phone: 912-882-4994
Website: http://namicoastal.nami.org
Contact: Bryan Warren, Executive Director
Service Area: Coastal Georgia
Services:
    The National Alliance for the Metally Ill (NAMI) provides support for families of people with mental illness and advocates for the mentally ill. The Visions for Tomorrow education progam is available in several locations in Georgia for parents of children with mental illness. The course teaches the knowledge and skills needed to cope more effectively, and more information can be gotten from Pat Strode at (770) 234-9347. The class is available in Spanish as well as English.
    A help line and newsletter are also available.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Free Services
 
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
St. Simons, GA   31522
Phone: 912-638-8092
Contact: Anna Henry
Service Area: Golden Isles
Services:
    The National Alliance for the Metally Ill (NAMI) provides support for families of people with mental illness and advocates for the mentally ill. The Visions for Tomorrow education progam is available in several locations in Georgia for parents of children with mental illness. The course teaches the knowledge and skills needed to cope more effectively, and more information can be gotten from Pat Strode at (770) 234-9347. The class is available in Spanish as well as English.
    A help line and newsletter are also available.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Free Services
 
Open Arms
P.O. Box 13147
Savannah, GA   31406
Phone: 912-356-9855
Service Area: Chatham County
Services:
    Home for fragile babies with HIV, alcohol or cocaine exposed, any abnormalities, respiratory problems; provide a total care environment for immobility babies with a full time staff.
    Eligibility: Must be referred by DFCS
    Fees: DFCS charges $30.00 per baby
Insurance: No   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Savannah Association for the Blind, Inc.
214 Drayton Street
Savannah, GA   31401
Phone: 912-236-4473
Email: TJoh6163@aol.com
Service Area: Chatham county
Services:
    Services for the visually impaired. Preschool services, summer youth services, and parent support group for preschool servies.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: Yes   Other: Some free services
Notes:
    Fee only for low vision services.
 
Other Health Professionals      [TOP]
Dr.J.A.Parker
Envision Eyecare
10010 Abercorn Street
Suite 2
Savannah, GA  
Phone: 912-927-0707
Service Area: Savannah and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Full Service.
    Experience with adoptive families.
    Hours: Monday- Saturday 9a-6p
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr.J.Dandy
3709 Waters Avenue @54 Street
Savannah, GA  
Phone: 912-354-1434
Website: http://www.savannahfamilyvisioncenter.com
Service Area: Savannah and surrounding areas.
Experience:
    Specializing in vision exams and treatment of eye disease.Has experience with adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Wright, Richard M.S. Audiologist
3228 Shine Road
Brunswick, GA   31520
Phone: 912-267-1569
Service Area: South eastern Georgia.
Services:
    Audiology services for the hearing impaired.
    Offices in Brunswick, St. Simons Island, St. Mary's, Jessup, Dublin, and Vadalia.
Experience:
    Experienced with adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Physicians      [TOP]
Backus-Broome, Dean Dr.
Children's Outpatient Center
4700 Waters Ave.
Savannah, GA  
Phone: 912-350-8180
Service Area: Chatham County
Services:
    General Pediatrics
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Charlene Sojico,MD
310 Eisenhower Dr.
Savannah, GA  
Phone: 912-303-3500
Service Area: Southeast Georgia
Services:
    Children- General Medicine
    Hours- Monday-9a-6p. Saturday 9a-12n.
    Experienced with adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr Karen M.Kim, MD
Pooler Pediatrics
406 Gray Street
Pooler, GA  
Phone: 912-748-4527
Service Area: Pooler and surrounding area.
Services:
    Physician is FAAP Board Certified in Pediatrics. Has experience with adoptive families.
    Hours: Monday-Friday 9a-5p. Saturday 9a-12n.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Dr. Michael Sternfeldt
5102 Paulsen St
Savannah, GA   31403
Phone: 912-354-5814
Service Area: Southeast Georgia
Services:
    Specializing in the care of children with ADD,ADHD and some special needs.
    The office has 2 locations: 10 Harrell Drive, Garden City,Ga -912-964-0440.
    Hours Monday- Wednesday-Friday -9a-5p.
    Tuesday-Thursday-9a-5p
    Experience with adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Greenberg, Doris Dr.
5120 Paulsen Street
Savannah, GA  
Phone: 912-354-4953
Service Area: Southeast Georgia
Services:
    Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
Experience:
    Extensive adoption experience.
Insurance: No   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No   Other: Peachcare, Georgia Partner
 
Jack R.Eads, MD
5223 Paulsen Street
Savannah, GA  
Service Area: Savannah, Rincon, Statesboro, Richmond Hill, Claxton and surrounding areas.
Services:
    Specializing in Allergies in Immunology.
    Call for an appointment. Serving Children and Adults. Hours: Monday through Friday 9am-12:30pm. Rincon:1st and 3rd Wednesday. Claxton: every other Friday.
    Accepts Amerigroup, Peach State and Well Care.
Experience:
    Has experience with adoptive and foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Marira, Douglas Dr.
St. Joseph's/Candler Medical Group
1302 Drayton Street
Savannah, GA  
Phone: 912-232-8031
Services:
    Experienced with adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Memorial Health Universiy Physicians
4700 Waters Ave.
Savannah, GA  
Phone: 912-350-8193
Service Area: Chatham County and surrounding area
Services:
    Pediatrics
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Pediatric Assoiciates in Savannah
4600 Waters Avenue
Savannah, GA  
Phone: 912-355-2462
Service Area: Savannah and surrounding area
Services:
    General pediatrics.
Experience:
    Some physicians in the group have had experience with adopted children.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: Yes
 
Pooler Pediatrics
406 Gray Street
Pooler, GA   31322
Phone: 912-748-4527
Service Area: Pooler, Claxton, Chatham County, Bryan County, Effingham County
Services:
    Pediatrics
Experience:
    Have worked with foster families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Roland Manalo,MD
Rincon Pediatrics
808 Town Park Dr, Suite 3200
Rincon, GA  
Phone: 912-826-0273
Service Area: Southeast Georgia
Services:
    Pediatrics, General Medicine.
    Hours Mon-Friday 9a-5p.
    Experienced with adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Psychiatrists      [TOP]
Martelli, M.J. MD, PC, & Associates
7 St. Andrews Ct.
Brunswick, GA   31520
Phone: 912-267-0774
Service Area: South Georgia
Services:
    Family psychiatry and licensed clinical therapits.
Experience:
    Experienced with adoptive families.
Insurance: Yes   Medicaid: Yes   Sliding Scale: No
 
Respite Providers and Specialized Camps      [TOP]
Bailey, Cheryl
219 Glenn Bryant Road
Hinesville, GA   31313
Phone: 912-369-4903
Service Area: Liberty County
Services:
    Availability: Weekdays, weeknights, weekends
    Ages/Special Needs Served: Birth-age 11
Experience:
    Training/Certifications: Foster/Adoptive Parent (MAPP); CPR; Certified Nursing Assistant
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
Charles and Vicki Barnard
555 Hopewell Point Road
White Oak, GA   31568
Phone: 912-570-8504
Services:
    Availability: Weekdays, weeknights
    Ages/Special Needs Served: Ages 3 - 18 non-ambulatory; mental retardation; mild epilepsy; Cerebral Palsy; HIV/AIDS; assistance with feeding and toileting; poor or no bladder/bowel control; limited verbal to non-verbal; hyperactive
Experience:
    Training/Certifications: Masters degree in special education; learning disabilities; behavior disorders; orthopedic impairment; teaching certification
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 
English, Lois
Route 1, Box 362C Fort Argyle Road
Bloomingdale, GA   31302
Phone: 912-748-2514
Service Area: Chatham County
Services:
    Availability: Weekdays, weeknights, weekends
    Ages/Special Needs Served: Ages 3-11 non-ambulatory; mild to moderate mental retardation; mild epilepsy; mild to moderate autism; cerebral palsy; assistance with feeding and toileting; poor or no bladder/bowel control; limited verbal to non-verbal; hyperactive
Experience:
    Training/Certifications: Foster/Adoptive Parent (MAPP); CPR; Nursing
Insurance: No   Medicaid: No   Sliding Scale: No
 

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