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Recognizing Concussions
Concussions are among the most common sport- and recreation-related injuries reported in children and adolescents, and aggregate concussion cases number some 3.9 million per year throughout the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates.
Applying for Child Care Assistance
To ensure that children around the state are well taken care of, the Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) program offers low-income families subsidies to pay for quality child care. CAPS covers costs for children 12 and younger; it also assists parents with special needs children up to age 17.
Joining AmeriCorps
Much like its international variant, the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps recruits volunteers from across the country to help support education, clean up parks and streams, keep neighborhoods safe, and increase awareness of public health issues.
Confronting Childhood Obesity
To confront increasing incidence of childhood obesity, Governor Nathan Deal and the Georgia Department of Public Health have introduced Georgia SHAPE, an initiative that promotes childhood wellness.
Order Vital Records Online
The Georgia Technology Authority and Georgia Department of Public Health have created a new online service that lets you order Georgia birth and death certificates online.
Medical School Scholarship Applications Due
Every year Georgia seeks dedicated physicians to serve in rural communities, where access to healthcare is often limited.
Applying for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, also known as welfare, offers monthly cash assistance to struggling families with children.