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SERVICES:The Children’s Advocacy Center is a centralized, child-friendly location wherechildren who have been physically or sexually abused are taken to begin thehealing process after abuse has occurred. At the center, a multidisciplinary teamworks in harmony to investigate the abuse, prepare for prosecution of theoffender and treat the child victim and non-offending family members. Call formore information on KID Services, Making the World Safer for Kids, ParentsHELP, First Steps, Warmline, and Speakers Bureau.ELIGIBILITY:Must be referred through Family and Children Services, District Attorneys Officeor Law Enforcement.FEES:NoneCHEROKEE COUNTY COMMUNTIY SERVICE CENTERCONTACT PERSON:Donna BryanTELEPHONE:770-345-6531ADDRESS:P.O. Box 534Canton, Georgia 30169SERVICES:Home based family support program, weatherization program, and outreach forschool programs. Transportation will be provided for some services; contact NellChilders.ELIGIBILITY:Referral by DFCS or School System or client call inFEES:None For Outreach Programs; All other Services are based on income and familysize.CHEROKEE COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICECONTACT PERSON:Trudy Christopher, County Extension DirectorTELEPHONE:770-479-0418ADDRESS:130 East Main Street, Suite 200Canton, Georgia 30114WEB ADDRESS:http://cescherokee.orgSERVICES:To distribute useful and practical information on subjects relating to agriculture,home economics, soil testing, plant disease analysis, 4-H and rural development,training and education programs.ELIGIBILITY:Must be in 5 grade or higher for 4-H; anyone is eligible for all other services.FEES:Noneth7

CHEROKEE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF FAMILYAND CHILDREN SERVICESCONACT PERSON:Any Eligibility WorkerTELEPHONE:770-720-3610ADDRESS:105 Lamar Haley ParkwayCanton, Georgia 30114MAILING ADDRESS:P.O. Box 826Canton, Georgia 30169WEB ADDRESS:www.dhr.state.ga.usSERVICES:Assist individuals who are in physical, mental, social, vocational and/or economicdistress; Support individual and family distress; Applications are taken Mondaythru Friday at 7:30am.ELIGIBILITY:Based on Income and Family SizeFEES:NoneCHEROKEE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILVE JUSITCECONTACT PERSON:Cheryl DraneTELEPHONE:770-720-3556ADDRESS:130 East Main Street, Suite 203Canton, Georgia 30114SERVICES:Works with the juvenile court in probation supervision and state custody.ELIGIBILITY:Below 17 Years of AgeFEES:NoneCHEROKEE COUNTY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTERCONTACT PERSON:Sarah Hoskins, Special Education DirectorTELEPHONE:770-479-1871ADDRESS:P.O. Box 769Canton, Georgia 30169SERVICES:Helps students with disabilities in the school system and makes referrals.ELIGIBILITY:Any Person Who is Disabled and 3 -21 Years of AgeFEES:None8

CHEROKEE COUNTY HEAD STARTCONTACT PERSON:Dr. Mary UrsitsTELEPHONE:770-479-4744ADDRESS:400 Belletta DriveCanton, Georgia 30114WEB RVICES:Head Start is a comprehensive preschool program that serves income-eligiblechildren 3 and 4 years of age. Head Start services provided to the child andhis/her family includes education, health, social services, parent involvement,nutrition, volunteers and services for disabled children.ELIGIBILITY:Meets poverty guidelines or agency referral criteriaFEES:NoneCHEROKEE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTCONTACT PERSON:Delores BenzelTELEPHONE:770-345-7371ADDRESS:1219 Univeter RoadCanton, Georgia 30115WEB SITE:www.ph.dhr.state.ga.usSERVICES:Immunizations child health programs, Children’s Medical Service, FamilyPlanning, Genetics Clinic, School Health, STD Community Health Education,WIC- Nutrition Program, Prenatal Clinic, Dental Service Clinic and HIV Testing.ELIGIBILITY:Based on Specific Program GuidelinesFEES:Call for fee information; most fees are based on family size and total familyincome. SERVICES CANNOT BE DENIED DUE TO INABILITY TO PAY!CHEROKEE COUNTY JUVENILE COURTCONTACT PERSON:Sue FilibertoTELEPHONE:678-493-6241ADDRESS:90 North Street, Suite 240Canton, Georgia 30114SERVICES:Liaison between the court, public and other agencies; Make referrals.ELIGIBILITY:Deprived Children and Delinquent OffendersFEES:None9

CHEROKEE COUNTY SENIOR SERVICECONTACT PERSON:Olene Hamilton Darby, Community Resource SpecialistTELEPHONE:770-345-5312ADDRESS:1001 Univeter RoadCanton, Georgia 30115SERVICES:Provided hot nutritious meals and support social services for older people; sometransportation provided; Information and referrals provided. Home deliverymeals/family caregiver program.ELIGIBILITY:Must be 60 years of age; Priority given to those who live alone and/or those whohave great needs; The Meals on Wheels program is provided for elderly,handicapped persons unable to prepare meals for themselves.FEES:None, contributions are acceptedCHEROKEE DAY TRAINING CENTER, INCCONTACT PERSON:Steven D. Haggard, CMSW/AdministratorFlondell Thompson, Case CoordinatorTELEPHONE:770-345-5821770-345-5758 (Fax)ADDRESS:133 Univeter RoadCanton, Georgia 30114SERVICES:Provide array developmental and/or vocational services for children with mentalretardation. Social services and transportation services provided. DayHabilitation Services and Supported Employment (typically a minimum of 20hours per week at minimum wage or above in integrated/ community basedsettings). Respite Services and Family Support Services. Emphasis for allprograms- to promote independence and increase self-sufficiency. Stressescommunity based options whenever possible.ELIGIBILITY:22 Years Old and UpFEES:NoneCHEROKEE FAMILY VIOLENCE CENTERCONTACT PERSON:Meg RogersTELEPHONE:770-479-1804770-479-1703 (24 HOUR HOTLINE)770-720-7050 (SPANISH HOTLINE)ADDRESS:P.O. Box 489Canton, Georgia 30169WEB SITE:www.cfvc.orgSERVICES:Provides shelter for women who are in imminent danger. Counseling is offeredto help women regain control of their lives. The shelter is intended to10

accommodate battered women and their children. All contacts remainconfidential. Maximum stay is ninety day. The support group meets weekly.ELIGIBILITY:Battered Women and their ChildrenFEES:NoneCHEROKEE LEARNING CENTERCONTACT PERSON:Linda BaskowTELEPHONE:770-720-1685ADDRESS:130 East Main Street, Room 211Canton, Georgia 30114WEB :Preparation for the GED test; Reading Skills; Math Skills; Computer Skills;Typing Skills; English Literacy Program (ESL).AnyoneFEES:NoneCHEROKEE RECREATION AND PARKS AUTHORITYCONTACT PERSON:Keith HammondTELEPHONE:770-924-7768ADDRESS:7545 Main Street, Building 200Woodstock, Georgia 30188WEB ADDRESS:www.crpa.netSERVICES:Promote physical fitness and recreation programs in Cherokee County. Plansfitness courses and athletic programs, including tennis teams, aerobics, danceclass, tumbling class, and a variety of trips and special events.ELIGIBILITY:Residents of Cherokee County, All AgesFEES:Vary According to ProgramCHILD SUPPORT RECOVERY UNITCONTACT PERSON:Jerry WhitmanTELEPHONE:770-720-3581MAILING ADDRESS:321 Lamar Haley Pkwy.Canton, Georgia 30114WEB ADDRESS:www.cantoncse@dhr.ga.govSERVICES:Help clients to establish, enforce and collect monies for repayment of childsupport.Residents of Cherokee and Forsyth Counties11ELIGIBILITY:

FEES: 25.00 Application fee; Fee is waived if referred by Family and ChildrenServices.CHILDREN’S MEDICAL SERVICESCONTACT PERSON:Pat ElrodTELEPHONE:1-706-272-2219ADDRESS:100 West Walnut Avenue, Suite 92Dalton, Georgia 30720SERVICES:Provide medical services to qualifying children; Provides to the following clinics:Hearing, ENT, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Seizure, Orthopedic, MDA, and Genetics.ELIGIBILITY:Residents in Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens and Whitfield Counties.FEES:None- based on income eligibilityCOMMUNITY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OFNORTHSIDE CHEROKEE HOSPITALCONTACT PERSON:Donna ChandlerTELEPHONE:770-720-5154ADDRESS:201 Hospital RoadCanton, Georgia 30114SERVICES:CPR, Child Birth and Breast feeding Classes are scheduled regularly; Bloodpressure checks daily from 9:00am until 3:00pm; Nutrition assessments for a fee;Anger Management Workshops; Depression Workshops; Coping with StressWorkshops; CALL FOR TIME AND DATES.ELIGIBILITY:NoneFEES:Vary According to Program; Support Groups are No Charge.COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE (CASA)CONTACT PERSON:Deidre HollandsTELEPHONE:770-345-3274770-345-3275 (Fax)ADDRESS:130 East Main Street, Suite 202Canton, Georgia 30114WEB ADDRESS:www.casaforchildren.orgSERVICES:Advocate for children in foster care.ELIGIBILITY:Children in Foster CareFEES:None12

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUPCONTACT PERSON:Any MemberTELEPHONE:770-732-3985SERVICES:Provides support to all with and dealing with a family member or friend withdiabetes.DOL- VOCATION REHABILITATION PROGRAMCONTACT PERSON:Karen Lynn DominyTELEPHONE:770-720-3570770-720-3577 (Fax)ADDRESS:P.O. Box 4188Canton, Georgia 30114WEB ADDRESS:www.dol.state.ga.usSERVICES:Assist people with disabilities to work.ELIGIBILITY:Must Meet Disability RequirementsFEES:NoneEMOTIONS ANONYMOUSCONTACT PERSON:Kim S.TELEPHONE:678-445-1058SERVICES:A support group that is dedicated to helping people work toward recoveringFrom emotional difficulties. Meets every Tuesday and Friday at 7:00 p.m.at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Call for further information.GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABORCOBB/CHEROKEE FIELD SERVICE OFFICECONTACT PERSON:Willie JohnsonTELEPHONE:770-528-6100ADDRESS:465 Big Shanty RoadMarietta, Georgia 30066WEB ADDRESS:www.dol.state.ga.usSERVICES:Job Placement; Work Experience programs; File Unemployment Claims; VeteranServices Training and Re-employment.ELIGIBILITY:Unemployed PersonsFEES:None13

GEORGIA HIGHLANDS MEDICAL SERVICESCONTACT PERSON:Sue Groh, R.N.TELEPHONE:678-807-1050678-807-1055 (FAX)ADDRESS:220 Oakside LaneCanton, Georgia 30114SERVICES:A family practice consisting of two doctors and one nurse practitioner. They takeMedicaid and Peachcare. If no insurance fee is 25.00. Must have proof ofinsurance. Patients with cronic illnesses can get assistance is medications ifthey qualify.HIGHLAND RIVERS CENTERCONTACT PERSON:Cheryl LewisTELEPHONE:770-704-1603770-704-1610 (Fax)ADDRESS:191 Lamar Haley Pkwy.Canton, Ga. 30114SERVICES:Family Counseling, Individual Counseling, ADHD Evaluations,Medication/Psychiatrist, Group Counseling, Activity Therapy, and CrisisIntervention.ELIGIBITILY:Desire to Improve Mental HealthFEES:Sliding Fee Scale, based on income and family size. Accept Medicaid,Peachcare.GEORGIA LEARNING RESOURCES SYSTEMSCONTACT PERSON:Pam GlasgowTELEPHONE:706-276-1111706-276-1108 (Fax)4731 Old Highway 5 SouthEllijay, Georgia 30540ADDRESS:WEB ADDRESS:www.northcentralglrs.orgSERVICES:The Georgia Learning Resources Systems is a teacher support system forspecial educators and people who work with exceptional children. Materials forspecial projects, teacher and parent training and information interchange.ELIGIBILITY:Any Educator, Home-schooler or ParentFEES:None14

GEORGIA POWER COMPANYCONTACT PERSON:Belinda 037 Marietta HighwayCanton, Georgia 30114WEB ADDRESS:www.southernco.comSERVICES:Customers are offered information about new and old heating and coolingsystems and all other phases of efficient electrical living; Offer information on thewise and efficient use of electricity; Present programs to both adult and youthgroups; Provides residential marketing and energy audits; GateKeeper Programfor Elderly; Budget Billing.ELIGIBILITY:Must be a Georgia Power CustomerFEES:Varies According to ServicesGEORGIA SENATORS/REPRESENTATIVES/US GOVERNMENT/CHEROKEECOUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREASCONTACT PERSON:TELEPHONE:Sen. Saxby Chambliss770-763-9090 Local202-225-6531 CapitolEMAIL: Saxby chambliss@chambliss.senate.govCONTACT PERSON: Rep. John LinderTELEPHONE:770-232-3005 Local202-225-4272 CapitolEMAIL: www.linder.house.govCONTACT PERSON:TELEPHONE:CONTACT PERSON: Rep. Tom PriceTELEPHONE:770-321-7900 LocalEMAIL: tom@tomprice.comSen. Johnny IsaKson404-347-2202 Local202-225-4501 CapitolEMAIL: http://isakson.senate.govCONTACT PERSON:TELEPHONE:EMAIL:President George W. Bush202-456-1414 Capitolpresident@whitehouse.govGEORGIA STATE GOVERNMENTCONTACT PERSON:TELEPHONE:Governor Sonny Perdue404-652-7003CONTACT PERSON: Senator Chip RogersTELEPHONE: 404-656-0188EMAIL: ChipRogers2@comcast.netCONTACT PERSON: Bill StephensTELEPHONE:404-651-7738EMAIL: bstephens@legis.state.ga.usCONTACT PERSON: Charlice ByrdTELEPHONE: 404-557-5069CONTACT PERSON: Chuck ScheidTELEPHONE:770-516-8179EMAIL: chucksheid@msn.com15

GEORGIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICECONTACT PERSON:Rita Barnhert, Veterans Benefit CoordinatorTELEPHONE:770-720-3538ADDRESS:400 East Main StreetCanton, Georgia 30114WEB ADDRESS:www.va.govSERVICES:Provide counseling on veterans benefits assist in filing claims for VAcompensation, pension, hospitalization, education, insurance and other VAbenefits for veterans and their dependents.Varies for each benefit, veteran must meet certain active duty militaryrequirements.ELIGIBILITY:FEES:NoneCHEROKEE COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITYCONTACT PERSON:Laura SevinoTELEPHONE:770-345-1879ADDRESS:551 Marietta Rd.Canton, Georgia 30114SERVICES:Provide adequate housing for families that meet eligibility requirements.ELIGIBILITY:Call For More InformationFEES:Call For More InformationHEARING IMPAIRED, PROGRAM FOR THECONTACT PERSON:Pam BallattoTELEPHONE:770-479-1871ADDRESS:Education Service Center, 250 Barrett Rd.Canton, Georgia 30115SERVICES:Provide services for hearing impaired children in Cherokee County.ELIGIBILITY:Children Ages 3-21FEES:None16

HIGHLAND RIVERS CSBCONTACT PERSON:Joan Keenan, Service CoordinatorsTELEPHONE:770-704-1600ADDRESS:191 Lamar Haley ParkwayCanton, Georgia 30114SERVICES:Provided treatment for persons with emotional problems, Alcoholism or drugdependence; consultation with other service providers; prevention of Mentalillness; Increasing Community awareness of Mental HealthELIGIBITILY:Desire to improve mental healthFEES:Based on Income and Family SizeHIGHLAND RIVERS DEVELOPMENT SERVICESCONTACT PERSON:Carmen ShepherdTELEPHONE:1-706-270-5050 Ext. 104ADDRESS:407 North Thornton Avenue, Suit 4Dalton, Georgia 30720SERVICES:Clinical: Comprehensive evaluation, speech, physical and occupationaltherapies, medical and nursing services, individual, family and group counseling,psychological services, behavior management and consultation. Also respitecares services. Client and family will be linked with all available support services.Residential Services: These services provided the necessary support to allowadults with developmental disabilities to live in their community. Our goal is toempower the consumers with as much control over his/her own environment asthey can manage. Qualified staff work with the consumer offering them trainingand supervision needed to assure their success, health, and safety. Eachconsumer’s living arrangement is designed t

Jasper, Georgia 30143 WEB ADDRESS: www.appalachiantech.edu SERVICES: Provide Post Secondary Education, Adult Basic Education and GED Preparation, GED Testing, Career Resource Center-One Stop Shop, Offer Degrees, Diplomas and Technical Certificates. ELIGIBILITY: Post Secondary Education: must have a High School Diploma or GED. Adult