Georgia

In Georgia, several state and local programs are dedicated to improving perinatal care, focusing on the health and well-being of mothers and infants. Below is an overview of these programs:

State Programs Focused on Perinatal Care

Great Start Georgia is a statewide effort aimed at ensuring that every child in Georgia gets a “great start” in life. Great Start Georgia is designed to create a community culture of care, encouragement, and support for all families before and after the birth of a child. They provide services to ensure that these important early years are rich with opportunities for children to be educated, safe, and healthy.

Georgia Strong Families Program: This program is a healthy start initiative that provides support and resources to expectant parents, moms, newborns and families with young children promoting healthy preganancy, birth, child development and parenting skills.

Services Include

Case Management and Home Visitation
Parenting and Childbirth Education Classes
Monthly Group Workshops & Play Groups
Health and Development Screenings
Connection to local resources
Baby items and other incentives
Fatherhood Program
This program is completely voluntary. There is no cost for this program and there are no income requirements. Learn More

Georgia Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program: This is a program that improves the health of families by providing nutritious foods, health education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to health care from staff dedicated to a healthy Georgia. Take the first step and join WIC for your family - because your children deserve a healthy start. For eligibility, click here

Families First of Georgia: is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting children and families across Georgia. The agency addresses various community needs, including child welfare, teen pregnancy, health and wellness education for pregnant teens, domestic violence, poverty, health issues, and homelessness. Key program and services include:

Navigator Services

Parenting and Adoption Support Services. Learn More

Healthy Families Georgia: This is a home visiting program that offers family support and coaching to prevent child abuse and promote positive parenting and child well-being, and prevents the abuse and neglect of children in Georgia. This programs generally targets families at risk for adverse health outcomes.

Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP): This program in Georgia is implemented within the context of the Great Start Georgia system, which coordinates and facilitates a range of early childhood programs and services by pairing first-time, low-income mothers with registered nurses who offer support during pregnancy and early childhood.