Children 1st

Children 1st helps families by offering developmental screening and connection to medical homes, public health programs, and other local services or resources that help babies, toddlers, and preschoolers through their fifth birthday grow up healthy and thrive.  Children 1st also serves as a single point of entry to connect with other public health programs and community services.

Who is eligible?

All children from birth through their fifth birthday who live in Georgia are eligible for developmental screening.

Make a Referral

Anyone (e.g., families, healthcare providers, childcare providers, community partners, etc.) may refer a child to Children 1st.

Click to download Child Health Referral Form or Child Health Referral Form SPANISH

After completing the form submit to:

Contact: Tamela Baker

Phone: 706-802-5311 ext. 124

Email: tamela.baker@dph.ga.gov

Fax: 706-802-5309

Counties Served: Bartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Floyd, Gordon, Haralson, Paulding, Polk, Walker.

Families and referral partners may also use the Women and Children Service Locator to identify the appropriate Child Health Referral Contact based on the child’s county of residence.

Additional Information:

For more information about developmental screening, referrals, and Children 1st services visit the Georgia Department of Public Health Children 1st webpage.