Get help paying bills, finding food, and locating other resources near you. Call 211 now for confidential help from a caring expert.

Can’t call? Find a local 211 at https://www.211.org/about-us/your-local-211

FindHelpGA.org contains thousands of supportive family-serving programs. Help seekers can search for resources by entering in your zip code, using an online chat or calling to speak with a Find Help Specialist at 1-800-244-5373, Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.

• National Maternal Mental Health Hotline Call: 1-833-TLC-MAMA
• Parent Stress Line Call: 1-800-632-8188
• National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE
• Crisis Pregnancy Hotline Number 1-800-67-BABY-6
• National Maternal Mental Health Hotline Call or text: 1-833-943-5746
• Postpartum Support International HelpLine Call: 1-800-944-4773 Text “Help” to 800-944-4773
• 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Dial 988 or 1-800-273-8255
• Crisis Text Line Text the word ‘Home’ to 741-741

Babies Can’t Wait is Georgia’s Early Intervention Program for families of infants and toddlers with developmental delays and disabilities ages 0 to 3 years old. What BCW provides:

• Intervention services
• Care coordination
• Developmental screenings
• Support to families & caregivers
• Connection to community resources

For more information: Call 706-327-0189 or complete at referral at www.surveymonkey.com/r/d7-bcw

Georgia WIC 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. Georgia WIC Offers:

• Breastfeeding Support: WIC provides breastfeeding resources and one-on-one support while you learn and grow with your baby
• Food Benefits: Use your eWIC card to purchase nutritious foods for your family such as fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy, grains, proteins, and infant formula
• Referrals: WIC refers you to dentists, childcare & preschools, doctors, specialty health professionals, and more
• Health Counseling: WIC nutritionists and registered dietitians can help identify heath needs for your children and connect you to the right resources for your family
• Dedicated Staff: Our WIC offices have dedicated staff who are passionate about helping our state’s families learn more about their health and wellness

For more information visit the following site:

• https://westcentralhealthdistrict.com/programs-services/women-infants-and-children-wic/
• https://dph.georgia.gov/WIC

WHEN YOUR BABY WON’T STOP CRYING

It can be very upsetting. Know that it is normal for your baby to cry. Sometimes it may seem like your baby never stops crying; and all parents find it hard to cope with crying. Learn ways to help you cope with their crying with safe and helpful strategies. https://www.ounce.org/pdfs/child_development/coping_crying.pdf

When Babies Cry… We C.O.P.E

C.O.P.E. is an acronym that stands for: Crying. Overwhelmed. Pause. Exit. Each step contributes to achieving a calmer state of mind and prevents impulsive reactions. The goal of emotional processing and coping is not about achieving happiness but rather about managing emotions in a way that prevents resorting to violence or harmful behaviors. The C.O.P.E. Strategy must be practiced regularly and consistently.

For more information, visit: https://dontshake.org/

All children from birth until their 5th birthday are eligible and receive one free, age-appropriate book delivered straight to your door each month, for up to 60 books in total! That’s right, up to 60 FREE books! Build your child’s home library and nurture their love of reading, all thanks to this amazing program.

Check out this site for more information:

• Muscogee County
• Talbot County
• Taylor County

The Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) program Childcare can be expensive, and finding safe and high-quality child care at an affordable price can be difficult. That’s why the Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) program exists. The CAPS program supports early education goals by assisting low-income families with the cost of childcare while they work, go to school or training, or participate in other work-related activities.

For more information or to learn how to apply, visit https://caps.decal.ga.gov/en/About

The Georgia Tobacco Quit Line This is a FREE evidence-based public health service available to help Georgians quit smoking, vaping, and stop using all forms of tobacco products.

• Call: (877) 270-STOP (877-270-7867) | Español (877) 2NO-FUME (877-266-3863)
• Text READY to 34191| Español Text LISTO to 34191
• Enroll online at QuitNow.net

Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (including holidays).

You will receive:

• Telephone, text, and web-based services for all tobacco users 13 years and older
• Services and support for pregnant and postpartum women
• Cessation (quitting) services that address the use of all tobacco products
• Translation support for multiple languages
• Referrals to community resources
• FREE supply of Nicotine Replacement Therapies (NRTs), gum, or patch, for qualified Georgia residents 18 and older

Babies are especially vulnerable—they can drown in as little as 1 inch of water. But the good news is drowning is preventable. Whether it’s bath time or their first time at the beach, there are ways to keep your baby or toddler safe in and around water.

Learn more: https://www.safekids.org/watersafety