Best of the Web – Regional – State – National (revised September 10, 2007)
Child Care		Family & Children Services		Maps
Child Support		Family Planning		Mental Health
Clothing		Financial Management		Nursing & Personal Care
Data		Food & Nutrition		Research
Disabled & Elderly		Government Information		Resource Families
Disaster Services		Grants		Safety
Domestic Violence		Health		State Agencies
Economic Development		Health - Prescriptions		Substance Abuse
Education		Housing		Tax Assistance
Emergency Preparedness		Human Services		Telemarketing
Employee Info - State		Immigration		Training
Employment		Language Access		Transportation
Energy Assistance		Legal Services		Volunteerism
Faith Based		Literacy		Weather
Area	Resource	Agency	Web Site Address (Click to Connect)	Description
State	Child Care	Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning Bright From the Start	http://www.decal.state.ga.us/	The website of Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning. On this website you will find detailed information about the Department, the programs we administer, the services we provide, who in the Department to contact if you have special questions or requests, and how to contact us. You will also have access to a host of documents and other important materials. This website will be an invaluable resource for you as you learn more about what Georgia is doing in the areas of early care and education.
State	Child Care	Child Care and Parent Services	www.div.dhr.state.ga.us/dfcs_caps	The Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) program helps families in Georgia pay for early childhood and school age care and education programs. This site has contact information for local DFCS offices. Has information on how to find a provider.
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State	Child Support	Child Support Enforcement	www.cse.dhr.state.ga.us	Child Support Enforcement helps children by enforcing parental responsibility to pay financial support
National	Clothing	Salvation Army Thrift Stores	www.salvationarmy.org	Find locations of thrift stores in the area.
State	Data	DFCS State of Georgia Data Page	www.dfcsdata.state.ga.us	Please (1) select a county; (2) select a data category; (3) click on display data to see the results. Search for 2004 Information by County and Data Category
State	Data	Family Connection Partnership	http://gafcp.org/index.html	Family Connection Partnership (FCP) is a public/private partnership created by the State of Georgia and funders from the private sector. We assist communities in addressing the serious challenges facing Georgia's children and families. We also serve as a resource to state agencies across Georgia that work to improve the conditions of children and families.
Regional	Data	Southeast GA RDC	www.segardc.org	Southeast Georgia RDC has designed this site to not only inform you about our organization, but also to furnish valuable data about our rural, southeast Georgia area.
National	Data	Child Trends Data Bank	www.childtrendsdatabank.org	Welcome to the one-stop-shop for the latest national trends and research on 100 key indicators of child and youth well-being, with new indicators added each month! Provided by Child Trends, a national leader in the field for over 20 years.
National	Data	Georgia 2000	www.georgia2000.org	Georgia 2000 provides data from the 2000 Census, county vital statistics, economic development agencies, school districts and many more sources for Georgia and the Southeast. Free statistical reports are available through our easy-to-use menus or our interactive map.
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State	Disabled & Elderly	Aging Services	www.aging.dhr.georgia.gov	Services available to assist older individuals, at risk adults, persons with disabilities and caregivers.
State	Disabled & Elderly	Georgia Community Action Agency	http://gcaaonline.org/member_agencies.htm	Helps energy assistance -Childcare Training- Commodities-Transportation-Weatherization-Headstart and Emergency Assistance.
State	Disabled & Elderly	GA. Nursing Home Association	www.gnha.org	Topics listed for answers to the many questions with regards to choosing a nursing home, searching for a nursing home, etc.
Regional	Disabled & Elderly	Coastal Plains EOA	http://www.coastalplaineoa.org/	Helps energy assistance -Childcare Training- Commodities-Transportation-Weatherization-Headstart and Emergency Assistance.
National	Disabled & Elderly	Job Accommodations Network	www.jan.wvu.edu	Job Accommodations Network--free consulting service designed to increase the employability of people with disabilities.
National	Disabled & Elderly	Parent to Parent of Georgia Roadmap to Services	www.parenttoparentofga.org/roadmap	A One Stop Resource Site all about Disability Services across the lifespan for families.
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National	Disaster Services	American Red Cross	www.redcross.org	Each year, the American Red Cross responds immediately to more than 70,000 disasters, including house or apartment fires (the majority of disaster responses), hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, hazardous materials spills, transportation accidents, explosions, and other natural and man-made disasters.
State	Domestic Violence	National Women's Health Information Center	http://womenshealth.gov	The National Women's Health Information Center US Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women's Health State Domestic Violence Resources
State	Domestic Violence	Georgia Network to End Sexual Assault	www.gnesa.org/	The Georgia Network to End Sexual Assault, is a non-profit coalition of sexual assault agencies and concerned individuals that share the common goal of ending sexual assault.
National	Domestic Violence	Women's Health	www.4woman.gov/violence/state.cfm	Domestic Violence Resources
State	Economic Development	Department of Community Affairs-Georgia	www.dca.state.ga.us/index.asp	DCA provides a variety of community development programs to help the state's communities realize their growth and development goals. DCA offers a variety of economic development incentives and tools designed to help promote growth and job creation throughout the state
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State	Education	Georgia Education and Training site	www.georgia.gov	Link to Georgia Education and Training resources including colleges and universities, early childhood education, scholarship information, and more.
National	Education	Wikipedia	www.wikipedia.org	This is an online encyclopedia that can be changed at any time. Please use a reliable source to verify information found on this site.
State	Emergency Preparedness	GEORGIA911.org	http://georgia911.org/	State of Georgia's Disaster and Emergency Web site. This site is "open" to the public domain and is not the "911" site that requires a password. (Try the Navigator link to "real time" traffic. Also, resource listings are good.)
State	Emergency Preparedness	Georgia Navigator	http://georgia-navigator.com	Welcome to the website for NAVIGATOR, the Georgia Department of Transportation's Intelligent Transportation System (ITS). Traffic count information. Tracks count stations at 15 minute intervals. In 2006, there were over 500 cameras throughout Georgia. Also available, evacuation routes and more!
National	Emergency Preparedness	American Red Cross	http://www.redcross.org/index.html	American Red Cross home page with links to multiple resources.
National	Emergency Preparedness	National Weather Service	www.srh.noaa.gov/jax/	This is the direct link to NOAA in Jacksonville, FL which provides the coastal Georgia forecasts and related products
National	Emergency Preparedness	GEMA Georgia Office of Homeland Security	www.gema.state.ga.us	Preparedness, response, recovery, terrorism, 911, School Safety, Resources
National	Emergency Preparedness	National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)	www.noaa.gov	The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is an Operating Unit of the U.S. Department of Commerce.
National	Emergency Preparedness	Safety Central	www.safetycentral.com	Emergency supplies
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State	Employee Information Georgia State	DFCS New Employee Homepage	www2.state.ga.us/departments/dhr/dfcs/orient1/index.html	Provides easy access to programmatic overviews, fact sheets, organizational charts, policies, and training opportunities.
State	Employee Information Georgia State	Georgia Merit System	www.gms.state.ga.us	The vision, mission and service strategy emphasize the role of the Merit System to champion workforce excellence through quality and accountable leadership and services to meet the varied needs of the agencies, employees and the people of Georgia.
State	Employee Information Georgia State	Georgia Merit System	www.gms.state.ga.us/employee/promotional.asp	Site for employee promotions
State	Employee Information Georgia State	Group Wise	gw.dhr.state.ga.us	Group Wise Access page
State	Employee Information Georgia State	Peach State Reserves	www.ersa.org	Employee Retirement System Web site. Retirement estimate tool can be found on this site.
National	Employee Information Georgia State	DHR Office of Human Resource and Organizational Development	www.hrod.state.ga.us	Mission Statement To improve organizational effectiveness through collaborative, responsible and innovative human resource management and development services. Vision Statement A competent, accountable workforce dedicated to, and recognized for, quality, innovation and customer service.
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State	Employment	Georgia Employment Services Site	www.georgia.gov	Link to Georgia Employment Services including job search and employer information.
State	Employment	Department of Labor	www.dol.state.ga.us	Information about jobs, how to get unemployment benefits and find resources for job searchers with disabilities. Also information on employee issues.
State	Employment	The Internet Job Source	www.statejobs.com	Good links to companies & the top 25 newspapers online.
Regional	Employment	Career Depot	www.careerdepot.org	This is a good site for North Georgia –all jobs are in Dalton area.
Regional	Employment	Classified Market Place	www.classifiedmarketplaceonline.cnhi.com/monster	The Valdosta Times, the Tifton Gazette, Thomasville Times, Moultrie Observer, the Americus Times, the Cordele Dispatch and the Suwannee Democrat have formed a new partnership. This website will help you find local jobs, help with career resources, easy to use, and you can search 24/7.
National	Employment	America's Job Bank!	www.ajb.dni.us	Visit our site and see how we can help you find the job that's right for you. Thousands of new jobs are posted daily by employers searching for someone like you. Many resource to help a person find a job.
National	Employment	Career Builders previously Career mosaic	www.careerbuilder.com	Job site—post resume, find jobs, see job alerts, job fairs and get advice & resources
National	Employment	Department of Labor Employment & Training Administration	www.doleta.gov	The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) administers federal government job training and worker dislocation programs, federal grants to states for public employment service programs, and unemployment insurance benefits. These services are primarily provided through state and local workforce development systems.
National	Employment	JAN	www.jan.wvu.edu	Job Accommodations Network--free consulting service designed to increase the employability of people with disabilities.
National	Employment	The Internet Job Source	www.statejobs.com	Good links to companies & the top 25 newspapers online.
National	Employment	USA JOBS	www.usajobs.opm.gov	Explore the 18,503 Federal jobs in the USAJOBS database. Create and store a resume for applying to Federal jobs.
National	Employment	USA Jobs	www.usajobs.opm.gov	The official job site for US Federal government. One stop for Federal jobs and employment.
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State	Energy Assistance	LIHEAP	www.state.ga.us/departments/dhr/energy	Energy Assistance information
State	Faith Based	Georgia Baptist Convention	www.gabaptist.org	The Georgia Baptist Convention is a living partnership of churches growing in grace, strengthening one another in faith and working together in obedience to the Great Commandment and the Great Commission of Jesus Christ.
State	Family and Children Services	Georgia Independent Living Program	www.georgiailp.com	It is the responsibility of the Division of Family and Children Service’s Independent Living Program (ILP) to ensure that young adults are equipped with the tools necessary to make a successful transition form foster care to self sufficiency.
Regional	Family and Children Services	DFCS Region XI	www.dfcs.shorturl.com	Link to Region XI DFCS offices, Best Practices, Georgia Benefits Calculator, RRC, and CRSs
State	Family Planning	Division of Public Health (DPH)	http://health.state.ga.us/	The Division of Public Health (DPH) is responsible for disease control and prevention, the reduction of avoidable injury-related deaths and disabilities, and the promotion of healthy lifestyles.  The three basic functions of public health include assessing the health status of the population; assuring that people have the resources and skills necessary to remain healthy; and establishing and implementing sound public health policy.
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National	Financial Management	Money Management Tips. Com	www.moneymanagementtips.com	Listed on the websites are subtopics such as: money tips for kids and students, debt management, saving tips, and personal budget CRS Note: I really enjoyed the money tips for kids which gave creative ideas on helping children to learn how to save money and to spend money wisely.
National	Food and Nutrition	Angel Food Ministries	www.angelfoodministries.com	Angel Food works through churches and community organizations in over 32 states (including Georgia). Angel Food's groceries are sold in a quantity that can fit into a medium-sized box at $25 per unit. Each month's menu is different than the previous month and consists of both fresh and frozen items with an average retail value of approximately $50.
National	Food and Nutrition	Meals Matter	www.mealsmatter.org	Thousands of easy to prepare recipes Free nutrition tools and information Meals planning made simple
National	Food and Nutrition	Meals on Wheels Association of America So No Senior Goes Hungry"	http://www.mowaa.org/	The Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) is the oldest and largest organization in the United States representing those who provide meal services to people in need. MOWAA works toward the social, physical, nutritional, and economic betterment of vulnerable Americans. The guiding principle to which it subscribes is to help those men and women who are elderly, homebound, disabled, frail, or at risk. The Meals On Wheels Association of America provides the tools and information its programs need to make a difference in the lives of others. It also gives cash grants to local senior meal programs throughout the country to assist in providing meals and other nutrition services. "The mission of Meals On Wheels Association of America is to provide visionary leadership and professional training and to develop partnerships that will ensure the provision of quality nutrition services."
National	Food and Nutrition	USDA Food and Drug Administration	www.fda.gov	The FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation. The FDA is also responsible for advancing the public health by helping to speed innovations that make medicines and foods more effective, safer, and more affordable; and helping the public get the accurate, science-based information they need to use medicines and foods to improve their health.
National	Food and Nutrition	USDA Food and Nutrition Service	www.fns.usda.gov	FNS provides children and low-income people access to food, a healthful diet, and nutrition education. Includes links to Power Panther and outreach materials.
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State	Government Information	Georgia Department of Veterans Service	www.sdvs.gov	The Georgia Department of Veterans Service is an agency of state government created for the purpose of advising, counseling, and assisting Georgia's veterans and their families in receiving their rightful benefits under the vast and complex framework of veterans' laws.
State	Government Information	Georgia General Assembly	www.legis.state.ga.us	Georgia House of Rep and the Senate - who they are - district-legislation- committees- Sec of State-- Budget--GA Code -
State	Government Information	georgia.gov	www.georgia.gov	Agencies and organizations, Business, labor, education, training, family, health, government, legal, science, technology, tourism, recreation, transportation.
State	Government Information	Governor's Office of Planning and Budget	www.opb.state.ga.us	Budgeting and Planning- AFY reports and strategic planning reports Population Projections
National	Government Information	Social Security Online	www.ssa.gov	Official Web site of Social Security - the changes -get SS card- replacement card -- What you can do on line.
National	Government Information	Federal Citizen Information Center	www.pueblo.gsa.gov	For years, consumers have written to Pueblo, Colorado 81009 for timely, practical information they trust. FCIC provides the answers to questions about the Federal Government and everyday consumer issues whether citizens write, call or log on.
National	Government Information	First Gov., the US Govern	www.firstgov.gov	The US Government's official Web portal. Whatever you want or need from the U.S. government, it's on FirstGov.gov. You'll find a rich treasure of online information, services and resources.
National	Government Information	Government Benefits - Your Benefits Connection	www.govbenefits.gov	Free, confidential prescreening tool for government benefits
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National	Grants	Grant Proposal	www.grantproposal.com	Grant Writing information
National	Grants	Grants.gov	www.grants.gov	Site helps find grants and information on how to apply for them. Over 600 grants from the federal government and 26 federal grant-making agencies. Dun and Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering system (DUNS) number required DFCS DUNS # 135970429
National	Health	Ad Council	www.adcouncil.org/	From Obesity Prevention to Asthma to Adoption. You name it, it’s here.
State	Health	Georgia Department of Community Health	www.dch.georgia.gov	State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP)
State	Health	Georgia Crisis and Access Line Georgia Department of Human Resources Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Addictive Diseases	http://www.mygcal.com/	Welcome to the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Addictive Diseases (MHDDAD). MHDDAD provides treatment and support services to people with mental illnesses and addictive diseases, and support to people with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities. MHDDAD serves people of all ages with the most severe and likely to be long-term conditions. The division also funds evidenced-based prevention services aimed at reducing substance abuse and related problems.
State	Health	Georgia Healthy Families	www.gahealthyfamilies.com.	The new managed health care delivery system for Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids
National	Health	American Academy of Pediatrics	http://www.aap.org/	Web site dedicated to the health of all children. AAP is committed to the attainment of optimal, physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
National	Health	Born Learning	www.bornlearning.org	This site has information about nutrition and healthcare as well as learning. Some of the topics are: how to promote learning, how children learn, 5 steps to a happier baby, keys to early learning, are you baby smart? which test your knowledge, when to visit a pediatrician, how to recognize my child's illness, kids basics, caring for kids, and answers questions about sleep habits of children.
National	Health	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention	www.cdc.gov	CDC is at the forefront of public health efforts to prevent and control infectious and chronic diseases, injuries, workplace hazards, disabilities, and environmental health threats.
National	Health	Infant See	www.infantsee.org/	Member optometrists will provide a comprehensive infant eye assessment within the first year of life as a no cost public health service.
State	Health	Medicaid	www.dch.georgia.gov	Provides health care for children, pregnant women, and people who are aging, blind, and disabled.
National	Health	Medicare	www.medicare.gov	The official U.S. government site for people with medicare.
National	Health	Medline Plus	www.medlineplus.gov/	Health Information provided as a service by US National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health
National	Health	Small Steps	http://www.smallstep.gov/sm_steps/sm_steps_index.html	List of things to do to have a healthier lifestyle.
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National	Health, prescriptions	Rx Outreach Express Scripts Specialty Distribution Services, Inc.	www.rxoutreach.com	Rx Outreach is a patient assistance program that provides medicines to help you treat ongoing health problems like diabetes, asthma, high blood pressure, and depression
National	Health, prescriptions	Wal-Mart	http://www.walmart.com/pharmacy	The Pharmacy at Wal-Mart. Includes the list of generic pharmaceuticals available for $4.
State	Housing	Georgia Housing	www.georgiahousingsearch.org/	The Georgia Department of Community Affairs offers this web site under contract with Socialserve.com. Our purpose is to provide information on the availability of affordable rental housing throughout the State in an Internet friendly environment. The Georgia Department of Community Affairs does not screen postings to this site and does not screen landlords and/or prospective tenants using this site. DCA has no way of independently verifying the information posted by a potential tenant or a landlord.
State	Human Services	DHR Home Page	www.dhr.state.ga.us	The main web site for the State of Georgia. Employee Intranet | FAQ | Sitemap | Career Opportunities | Articles of interest | Foster parent Information |
State	Human Services	Georgia County Welfare Association	www.gcwa.us	GCWA Supports Georgia's Children and Families and the Professional Staff Who Serve Them
State	Human Services	Georgia Surplus property	www.surplusproperty.doas.georgia.gov	Millions of dollars of state and federal surplus property are redistributed to government entities through the Surplus Property Program. Items such as vehicles, shop equipment, office furniture, computers, hospital equipment, generators, road graders, and more are available at surplus property centers in Atlanta, Americus, and Swainsboro. The program also assists state government in the disposal of surplus property through a variety of means, including Internet auctions.
National	Human Services	Administration for Children and Families	www.acf.dhhs.gov	The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is a federal agency funding state, territory, local and tribal organizations to provide family assistance (welfare), child support, Head Start, child welfare, and programs relating to children and families.
National	Human Services	Administration for Children and Families	www.acf.dhhs.gov	The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is a federal agency funding state, territory, local and tribal organizations to provide family assistance (welfare), child support, Head Start, child welfare, and programs relating to children and families.
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National	Human Services	American Humane Association	www.americanhumane.org	The mission of American Humane, as a network of individuals and organizations, is to prevent cruelty , abuse, neglect, and exploitation of children and animals and to assure that their interests and wee-being are fully, effectively, and humanely guaranteed by an aware and caring Society.
National	Human Services	American Public Human Services Association	www.aphsa.org	American Public Human Services Association is a non profit, bipartisan organization of individuals and agencies concerned with human services.
National	Human Services	Annie E. Casey Foundation	www.aecf.org	Since 1948, the Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF) has worked to build better futures for disadvantaged children and their families in the United States. The primary mission of the Foundation is to foster public policies, human service reforms, and community supports that more effectively meet the needs of today's vulnerable children and families.
National	Human Services	Child Welfare League of America	www.cwla.org	CWLA is an association of more than 900 public and private nonprofit agencies that assist more than 3.5 million abused and neglected children and their families each year with a range of services. The CWLA is the nation's oldest and largest membership-based child welfare organization. We are committed to engaging people everywhere in promoting the well-being of children, youth, and their families, and protecting every child from harm.
National	Human Services	Finance project -formerly Welfare Information Network	www.financeproject.org	Economic Success Clearinghouse connects you to resources about effective policies, programs and financing strategies that help low-income and working poor families.
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National	Human Services	National Center Policy Analysis	www.ncpa.org	The National Center for Policy Analysis (NCPA) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan public policy research organization, established in 1983. The NCPA's goal is to develop and promote private alternatives to government regulation and control, solving problems by relying on the strength of the competitive, entrepreneurial private sector. Topics include reforms in health care, taxes, Social Security, welfare, criminal justice, education and environmental regulation.
National	Human Services	The Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) Department of Health and Human Services	www.aspe.hhs.gov	The Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) is the principal advisor to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on policy development, and is responsible for major activities in policy coordination, legislation development, strategic planning, policy research, evaluation, and economic analysis.
National	Human Services	The White House	www.whitehouse.gov/news/	Reports and News from the Whitehouse and the presidents activities
National	Human Services	Women Work!	www.womenwork.org	Women Work! strengthens families and communities by supporting, advocating and advancing women’s economic self-sufficiency. Our network of members helps thousands of women nationwide successfully enter, re-enter and advance in the workforce each year.
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National	Immigration	Homeland Security	www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/theme_home4.jsp	Provides information on immigration and homeland security.
State	Language Access	Department of Human Resources	dhr.georgia.gov/portal/site/DHR	Clink on Language Access, click on LEP and SI Client Forms and Notices. Add the page as a favorite, name it LEPSI Forms to go directly to it in the future when needed. The client assurances forms are in currently on the website in 7 languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
State	Legal Services	Legal Aid	www.legalaid-ga.org	Legal services and information for low income families in the State of Georgia.
State	Literacy	Department of Technical and Adult Education	www.dtae.org	Information on department aimed at technical and adult education.
State	Literacy	Ferst Foundation	www.ferstfoundation.org	In participating Georgia counties, each month, until age 5, a new book will be mailed directly to the registered child’s home address – Free.
National	Maps	MapQest	www.mapquest.com	Maps and directions on-line
State	Mental Health	Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Addictive Diseases (MHDDAD)	http://mhddad.dhr.georgia.gov/portal/site/DHR-MHDDAD/	The Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Addictive Diseases (MHDDAD). MHDDAD provides treatment and support services to people with mental illnesses and addictive diseases, and support to people with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities. MHDDAD serves people of all ages with the most severe and likely to be long-term conditions. The division also funds evidenced-based prevention services aimed at reducing substance abuse and related problems.
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State	Nursing & Personal Care	Division of Aging Services	www.georgia.gov	The Georgia Department of Human Resources, Division of Aging Services administers a statewide system of services for senior citizens, their families and caregivers. We work with other aging agencies and organizations to effectively and efficiently respond to the needs of elderly Georgians. DAS meets the challenge of Georgia's growing older population through continued service improvement and innovation.
State	Nursing & Personal Care	Georgia Department of Community Health	www.galongtermcare.org	Georgia dept of Community Health--What is Medicaid -- What are resource limits. Good information on Medicaid.
State	Nursing & Personal Care	Georgia Health Partnership	www.ghp.georgia.gov	Find health care resources and provider information.
Regional	Nursing & Personal Care	AgeWise Connection Area Agency on Aging	www.agingatlanta.com	Age Wise connection with goods links to other services
National	Nursing & Personal Care	Department of Health and Human Services	www.medicare.gov	The Official U.S. Government Site for People with Medicare
National	Research	The Finance project -formerly Welfare Information Network	www.financeproject.org	Great access to publications and other sites. It is a specialized non-profit research, consulting, technical assistance and training firm for public and private sector leaders nationwide. We help leaders make smart investment decisions, develop sound financing strategies, and build solid partnerships that benefit children, families and communities.
National	Research	United States Vital Records Information	www.vitalrec.com/	We can find addresses and phone numbers for clients to help them request vital records from other states and vital records departments. This process is not for an immediate need of verification. However; an address or phone number may be all they need to get the process started to obtain their vital records information.
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National	Resource Families	CPRToday!	http://CPRtoday.com/	The idea behind CPRToday! online training program is ingeniously simple: we've combined the proven effectiveness of distance-learning while taking advantage of today's technology - read the material... pass the test... print your certificate. And you do it all from your own computer! Imagine... you can have your CPR and First Aid certification in less time than it would take you to drive to a class. And once registered you are not limited to just one computer - you can log in at any time from any computer with an internet connection: home, work, library, internet cafe, or your local Kinko's. It's up to you!
National	Resource Families	Foster Care and Adoptive Community	www.fosterparents.com	Site purpose: Training; share information between foster, adoptive families, and all other professions working with abused and neglected children. Foster parents can obtain training hours by online training for the www.fosterparents.com website. All training is reimbursable when original invoices are submitted to county resource developers.
State	Safety	GBI	www.ganet.org/gbi/sorsch.cgi	Locate sexual offenders, other information on the states programs. Employment opportunities, criminal histories, crime lab, and gun check information.
National	Safety	Family Watch Dog	www.familywatchdog.us/	This site is a tool to help find sex offenders, and it is easy to navigate.
National	Safety	Safety Central	www.safetycentral.com	Emergency supplies
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State	State Agencies	Department of Community Affairs-Georgia	www.dca.state.ga.us/index.asp	DCA provides a variety of community development programs to help the state's communities realize their growth and development goals. DCA offers a variety of economic development incentives and tools designed to help promote growth and job creation throughout the state.
State	State Agencies	Department of Community Health	www.dch.georgia.gov	Provides assistance with Family Planning, Medicaid, and more.
State	State Agencies	DHR Home Page	www.dhr.state.ga.us	The main web site for the State of Georgia Employee Intranet | FAQ | Sitemap | Career Opportunities | Articles of interest | Foster parent Information |
State	State Agencies	Family Connections	www.gafcp.org	Family Connection Partnership is a public/private partnership created by the State of Georgia and funders from the private sector. We assist communities in addressing the serious challenges facing Georgia's children and families. We also serve as a resource to state agencies across Georgia that work to improve the conditions of children and families.
State	State Agencies	georgia.gov	www.georgia.gov	State of Georgia agencies and organizations. Business, labor, education, training, family, health, government, legal, science, technology, tourism, recreation, and transportation.
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State	Substance Abuse	Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Addictive Diseases (MHDDAD)	http://mhddad.dhr.georgia.gov/portal/site/DHR-MHDDAD/	The Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Addictive Diseases (MHDDAD). MHDDAD provides treatment and support services to people with mental illnesses and addictive diseases, and support to people with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities. MHDDAD serves people of all ages with the most severe and likely to be long-term conditions. The division also funds evidenced-based prevention services aimed at reducing substance abuse and related problems.
National	Substance Abuse	Alcohol Screening	http://www.alcoholscreening.org/	AlcoholScreening.org is a service of Join Together as part of its Demand Treatment! initiative. Join Together, a project of the Boston University School of Public Health, is supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
National	Substance Abuse	Ensuring Solutions to Alcohol Problems	http://www.ensuringsolutions.org/	The George Washington University Medical Center
National	Substance Abuse	US Department of Health and Human Services and SAMHSAa National Clearinghouse	http://ncadi.samhsa.gov/	Alcohol and Drug Information
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State	Tax Assistance	Georgia Tax Problems	www.tax-problem.net/georgia_tax_form.htm	Answers to your tax problems
National	Tax Assistance	Earned Income Tax Credit	www.irs.gov	Many successful EITC programs are offered in the U. S. to lift up people out of poverty. They incorporate free tax service EITC, Financial Literacy and Individual Deposit accounts. A list of free tax preparation sites in Georgia will be available on January 15, 2006.
National	Tax Assistance	National Community Tax Coalition	www.tax-coalition.org	View community-based free tax preparation information for low to moderate income workers across the US. Click on Georgia for more local information.
National	Telemarketing	National Do Not Call Registry	www.donotcall.gov	The National Do Not Call Registry gives you a choice about whether to receive telemarketing calls at home. Most telemarketers should not call your number once it has been on the registry for 31 days. If they do, you can file a complaint at this Website. You can register your home or mobile phone for free. Your registration will be effective for five years.
State	Training	DFCS Education and Training Services	www.ga.dfcs.org	Training and Services Section Home Page - Our goal is the development of a stable, competent, and professional workforce that will promote the safety, permanency Site for handbook and roster
State	Transportation	Georgia Department of Driver Services	www.dds.ga.gov/Training/PracticeTest.aspx	When applying for a GA driver's license or instructional permit, most first-time applicants must take and successfully pass a road signs test and road rules general knowledge test. All information necessary to pass the test is included in the driver's manual. You can test your knowledge with Department of Driver Services' practice test. This practice test will provide you with an idea of the type of questions that will be asked.
State	Transportation	Governor's Office of Highway Safety	www.gohs.state.ga.us	The mission of the Governor's Office of Highway Safety is to educate the public on traffic safety and to facilitate the implementation of programs that reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities on Georgia Roadways. The Governor's Office of Highway Safety wants to provide the best customer service and safety information to all of the citizens of Georgia. Through education and enforcement programs, GOHS is determined to increase safety awareness on our roadways to help save the lives of all Georgians. Site also includes information on Georgia's Move Over Law.
National	Transportation	Community Transportation Association of America	www.ctaa.org	The Community Transportation Association of America counts among its founders noted civil rights activist Dr. Aaron E. Henry of Clarksdale, Mississippi and has always understood the vital connection between freedom, independence and mobility. We join in honoring Ms. Parks for her legendary defiance that day and for the work she did on behalf of all Americans and public and community transportation in the ensuing years. She leaves behind an extraordinary record of achievement.
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State	Volunteerism	Hands On Georgia	www.handsongeorgia.org	Hands On Georgia calls upon Georgians to help tackle tough issues in our state through volunteer service and engaged citizenship. Hands On Georgia is a statewide network that supports innovative volunteer approaches to meeting Georgia’s critical needs through service and civic engagement.
National	Weather	NOAA	http://www.srh.weather.gov/nwr/	NOAA Weather Radio Transmitter Sites in the Southern Region
National	Weather	The Weather Channel	www.weather.com	Local weather forecasts, radar, and reports from the Weather Channel
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