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C&I 476 (G)

Community Resource File:
Atlanta, Georgia
Child Care and Support:
http://swy.ymcaatlanta.org
1. The YMCA is a non-profit that provides multiple resources and services for
children and their families. Aside from the many activities that the YMCA offers,
they also offer before and after school programs for children. The Atlanta
locations offer programs such as daycare, preschool, and sports leagues/camps.
The childcare programs offer financial assistance to any families in-need.
Education and Training:
http://www.literacygwinnett.com/esl.php
2. This is an excellent resource for adult education! More specific, it is great for ESL
parents. This site offers locations that have classes available to help English as a
Second Language parents/ families. Aside from cost programs, there are around
20 programs that are offered at no cost! This resource would be great for Mary
and Mahvishs families!
http://www.girlsincatl.org/
3. This program is gender- specific (to girls), that helps inspire girls to become selfsufficient, responsible, and gives girls the resources and information to make
smart, and bold decisions in their lives. Girls Incorporated offers school and

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community based programs, after-school programs, and scholarships for girls!
When choosing this resource I thought of Mahvish. I thought that being around
other girls her age and meeting friends would give her the confidence that she
needs, and may then give her family confidence to get more involved with
Mahvish educationally.
Employment/ Income:
http://www.tcwfi.org/
4. The Center for Working Families helps individuals find jobs that would be suitable
for their abilities. The site frequently posts dates for local job and resource fairs.
Family Support:
http://www.bgcma.org/
5. The boys and girls clubs provides children with leadership development and
community involvement opportunities. Each child involved is assigned a mentor
and support, which can be passes onto their family.
http://www.aimatlanta.org/
6. Atlanta Inner-City Ministry provides support groups for families. By joining these
support groups, it makes hard times more manageable for families, knowing that
others are in, or have been in, the same type of situations that they are in.
Health:
http://www.eastgeorgia.redcross.org

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7. The Red Cross provides families and schools of Georgia with basic first aid
information, and offers CPR classes.
http://dfcs.dhs.georgia.gov/
8. The Georgia Department of Human Services offers health care assistance for
low income families. (Medicaid)
Housing:
http://www.jerusalemhouse.org
9. This resource is helpful to provide permanent housing assistance for low
income/homeless families.
Legal:
http://www.glsp.org
10. This legal service program provides those in poverty access to justice in which
they cannot afford to obtain otherwise.
Senior Citizen/ Disabled Services:
http://www.sowegacoa.org
11. The Southwest Georgia Council on Aging provides multiple services and
resources to elderly individuals and their families. They provide community
education and outreach services to promote public awareness on elderly abuse.
Services include caregivers, homemakers, and Meals on Wheels. Tristans

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mother could look into this resource for his grandmother with Alzheimers
disease.
http://www.agrhodes.org/
12. This non-profit nursing organization offers a wide array of care for the elderly.
The elderly staying at AG Rhodes Health and Rehab can stay long-term, or even
for a short-term while being rehabilitated. The team available for assistance
range from physicians, nurses, therapists, social services, and activity
coordinators.
Transportation:
http://www.itsmarta.com
13. This public transportation system provides reduced or free fare for students K-12,
disabled, and the elderly.
Urgent Needs (Food, Temp. Housing, Clothing, Etc.):
http://www.hoseafeedthehungry.com
14. Hosea provides groceries for people in need, as well as, financial assistance to
individuals in the Atlanta area. Aside from food and financial assistance, they also
collect school items for children that cannot afford them. This is a great resource
for any family that is in-need of groceries or a little extra help financially!