School Social Workers serve students and families across the county based on which school a student attends. Click the button above to see who serves each school.
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This newsletter contains detailed information on many food pantries in Walker County and the surrounding areas including food resources not listed on the monthly calendars.
Applications for the food box are available for pickup at the Walker County DFCS office in Rock Springs, the LaFayette Housing Authority, and all Walker County Public Libraries.
"The Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) program provides eligible members transportation needed to get to their medical appointments. To be eligible for these services, members must have no other means of transportation available and are only transported to those medical services covered under the Medicaid program."
Contact your School Social Worker here to get connected to a Parent Mentor who can help you navigate the Special Education program or contact Mrs. Jones at michaljones@walkerschools.org (call 706-924-0298).
"The parent mentor program is a parent-drive initiative sponsored by the Georgia Department of Education Division for Special Education and Walker County Schools.Our parent mentor, Mrs. Michal Jones, is a parent of a child with a disability, and the purpose of her position is to provide education and support to families with the long term objective of giving all children a better chance to reach their potential. "
Application Process: For the most efficient processing, please submit a CAPS application at www.gateway.ga.gov. If you need assistance in submitting an online application, call 1-833-4GACAPS (1-833-442-2277).
Medicaid is a program that provides health care services to individuals who meet the requirements for income, resources and citizenship. Coverage categories include those for low-income families with children under age 19.
