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Helpful Resources

Here is a comprehensive list of resources—both within Georgia and nationwide—for seniors and children with special needs, especially those who may benefit from or qualify for home healthcare services. This list includes government programs, nonprofits, and support services that provide financial assistance, medical support, respite care, advocacy, and more.

🏡 Georgia-Based Resources

🔹 For Seniors:

1. Georgia Division of Aging Services
   aging.georgia.gov
   Coordinates services for seniors including home-delivered meals, in-home services, caregiver support, and Medicaid waivers.

2. Community Care Services Program (CCSP)
   A Georgia Medicaid waiver that offers non-institutional services to frail seniors.
   Contact: Through local Area Agencies on Aging (AAA)

3. SOURCE Program (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)
   A Georgia Medicaid case management program for elderly and disabled adults needing home-based support.

4. Georgia Area Agencies on Aging (AAA)
   https://www.georgiaadrc.com
   A statewide network providing access to housing, nutrition, home care, and legal aid for older adults.

5. Georgia Cares/SHIP
   https://aging.georgia.gov/georgia-shiip
   Free help for seniors with Medicare and supplemental insurance.

6. Atlanta Regional Commission Aging Services
   https://atlantaregional.org/aging-resources
   Offers resources and referrals for home care, meals, transportation, and caregiver support.

🔹 For Children with Special Needs:

1. Georgia Pediatric Program (GAPP)
   https://www.mmis.georgia.gov
   Medicaid-funded program that provides in-home skilled nursing and personal care for medically fragile children under 21.

2. Babies Can’t Wait (BCW)
   https://dph.georgia.gov/bcw
   Georgia’s early intervention program for children under 3 with developmental delays.

3. Parent to Parent of Georgia
   https://www.p2pga.org
   Offers support, information, and connections for families of children with disabilities.

4. Children’s Medical Services (CMS)
   https://dph.georgia.gov/CMS
   Coordinates specialty medical care for children with chronic health conditions.

5. Easterseals North Georgia
   https://www.easterseals.com/northgeorgia
   Offers early childhood education, therapy, and family support for children with developmental challenges.

🌍 National Resources (Across the U.S.)

🔹 For Seniors:

1. Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration on Aging)
   https://eldercare.acl.gov
   Connects older adults and caregivers to local services including home care, transportation, and housing.

2. Medicare.gov – Home Health Services
   https://www.medicare.gov
   Information on what home health services are covered under Medicare and how to find certified providers.

3. National Council on Aging (NCOA)
   https://www.ncoa.org
   Offers resources on benefits, healthy aging, fall prevention, and support for low-income seniors.

4. AARP Caregiving Resources
   https://www.aarp.org/caregiving
   Articles, tools, and legal guides for those caring for aging family members.

5. Veterans Affairs (VA) Home and Community Based Services
   https://www.va.gov/geriatrics
   Home-based care and caregiver support programs for eligible veterans.

🔹 For Children with Special Needs:

1. Family Voices
   https://www.familyvoices.org
   Advocacy organization supporting families of children with special health care needs.

2. The ARC
   https://www.thearc.org
   National organization supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

3. National Disability Rights Network (NDRN)
   https://www.ndrn.org
   Legal advocacy for people with disabilities in every U.S. state and territory.

4. U.S. Department of Education – Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)
   https://sites.ed.gov/idea
   Provides information on rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

5. NICHCY (Archived)
   Though no longer active, NICHCY resources are maintained by the Center for Parent Information and Resources:
   https://www.parentcenterhub.org