The Georgia Department of Human Resources (DHR) Division of Public Health (DPH) invites the public to participate in a 60-day review period of Babies Can't Wait (BCW), a statewide early intervention system for infants and toddlers with special needs and their families. DHR has developed a new federal grant application for Babies Can't Wait that will be effective July 1, pending approval. The review period is scheduled to run from March 20 to May 20. Those who are interested may view the grant application online (http://health.state.ga.us) or at Babies Can't Wait offices throughout the state.
The public can provide feedback from March 20 to April 21 in three ways:
(1) Written comments should be mailed to:
Babies Can't Wait Attn: Phyllis Turner, Acting Part C Coordinator 2 Peachtree Street NW, Suite 11-203 Atlanta, GA 30303-3186;
(2) Email comments should be sent to:
Phyllis Turner at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.;
(3) Facsimile comments:
State BCW Office Fax: (404-657-2763)
More information about Georgia's BCW early intervention program is available at http://health.state.ga.us/programs/bcw. A list of BCW early intervention programs throughout the state where the grant may be reviewed is available at: http://www.health.state.ga.us/pdfs/familyhealth/csncoordinator.pdf