Youth Programs
MAKING STRIDES YOUTH RANCH, INC. Equestrian facility.
SERVICES PROVIDED Provides an emotionally safe equestrian setting for mentoring at-risk children and youth while promoting socially appropriate behavior choices. Equine assisted mentoring/diversion sessions.
WHO THEY SERVE
At-risk youth needing mentorship support.
CONTACT INFORMATION
6204 GA Highway 119 N, Pembroke GA HOURS: Operate on seasonal basis. makingstridesyouth.wixsite.com/msyr
BRYAN COUNTY HEAD START
Early childhood education program. SERVICES PROVIDED Early childhood education for preschool aged children (typically ages 3–5). School readiness curriculum focused on literacy, math, and social-emotional development. Health screenings (vision, hearing, developmental). Nutritious meals and snacks. Family engagement and parent involvement opportunities. Disability services and individualized support plans. Referrals to community resources. Transportation services (when available). Comprehensive child development support in partnership with families.
WHO THEY SERVE
Preschool children from low-income families.
CONTACT INFORMATION
166 Bacontown Road, Pembroke GA HOURS: Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. (912) 653-4990 www.coastalgacaa.org/early-childhood education.html
GEORGIA YOUTH CHALLENGE PROGRAM
Residential program.
SERVICES PROVIDED
A voluntary, tuition-free, residential program for Georgia residents ages 16-18. Offers a rigorous program focused on self-discipline, structure, education, and training to increase skills and promote lifestyle changes. Programs take place at Fort Stewart or Fort Gordon. Offers post- residential mentorship for graduates to support career, education, or military placement.
WHO THEY SERVE
Georgia teens ages 16 - 18.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Fort Gordon, Augusta GA www.georgiayouthchallenge.org/about us/the-challenge-process
XCEL STRATEGIES INC.
A mentoring network.
SERVICES PROVIDED
A mentoring network around young people. Soft skill development. Trade skill development. WHO THEY SERVE Youth and young adults ages 15 - 25.
CONTACT INFORMATION
4611 Atlantic Avenue, Savannah GA EMAIL: info@xceltoday.comxceltoday.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/ XcelMentorin
HELEN’S HAVEN CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER
Child abuse victim service and human trafficking victim assistance organization.
SERVICES PROVIDED
No cost trauma-informed victim services available including forensic interviews, victim advocacy and support, assessments, evidence-based mental health services for child/youth victims of abuse and their non-offending family members, evidence-based parent education, child and adolescent educational groups, and community referrals. Helen’s Haven CAC also provides child abuse prevention and education awareness training, workshops, and community outreach. Youth/Adolescent Services. Family Services. Social Services. Emergency Crisis Services. Information Services.
WHO THEY SERVE
Child/adolescent victims and their non offending family members.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Terri Liles 214 Fraser Drive, Hinesville GA (Main Office) EMAIL: tliles@frasercenter.com HOURS: Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (912) 369-2326 (24 hour number) FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/ helenshavenchildrens/
Bryan County Department of Family & Children Services
133 WEST E. DUBOIS STREET, PEMBROKE GA | P.O. BOX 398
(912)653–2805
dfcs.georgia.go