PAACT | Early Childhood Education Resources for families, caregivers and educators in Atlanta.

Help For Families

APS Cares - APS Cares is a resource search tool that helps individuals find access to support services by zip code. These services include financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and more.
United Way of Greater Atlanta – 211 - A resource for services that help families stay housed, fed, safe, and healthy. Families can connect to 211 by phone, text, or online.

Early Education & Child Care

Bright by Texts - Sign up to receive practical parenting tips and activities via text. Text “GPB” to 274448.
Find Child Care - Call 877-ALL-GA-KIDS (1-877-255-4254) to speak with a referral specialist.
Quality-Rated Child Care Search Tool - Make choosing the right early child care easy with the Quality Rated search tool—explore over 6,000 licensed programs, compare safety reports, pricing, and more, all in one place.
Apply for Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) - The CAPS program supports early education goals by assisting families with low incomes with the cost of child care while they work, go to school or training, or participate in other work-related activities.
Apply for the PAACT Scholarship powered by BOOST - PAACT provides eligible families with scholarships to help alleviate the cost burden of child care.
Pre-K - Enroll in Georgia’s Pre-K program.

Family Friendly Fun

Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) - DPR is building strong communities and a vibrant economy by providing safe and exceptional parks, facilities, and programs.
Books for Babies - Atlanta Fulton County Library - Explore programming and books for infants and toddlers.
Books for Kiddos - Atlanta Fulton County Library - Explore programming, events, and books for kids of all ages.
Learning Spaces - United Way of Greater Atlanta - Through collaboration with local libraries and early childhood professionals, Learning Spaces operates like a preschool program in non-traditional spaces.
Toddler Time at Home - Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning - Explore an extensive archive of weekly plans that feature hundreds of hands-on activities and videos for toddlers.
Georgia’s Pre-K at Home - Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning - Explore an extensive archive of weekly plans featuring hundreds of hands-on activities and videos for 4-5-year-olds.

Health & Well Being

Confidential Online Ages and Stages Questionnaire Screening Tool - Use this tool to help you keep track of your child’s development.
Children 1^st Program - Georgia’s program that helps families access regular, on-time preventive medical and dental care and understand children’s developmental milestones.
Babies Can't Wait - Georgia’s early intervention program that offers a variety of coordinated services for infants and toddlers with special needs and their families.

Advocacy

Advocacy means taking action to support, recommend, or speak up for a cause—often on behalf of others. It can include raising your voice, suggesting improvements, or influencing public policy and opinion.

‍Find Your Elected Officials - See who represents you and how to contact them.
GEEARS’ Online Action Center - Sign up for action alerts and track key legislation affecting Georgia’s young children and families.
Use GEEARS' Talking Points - Advocate for programs and policies that allow children in to thrive using GEEARS’ suggested messaging.‍
‍Share Your Story - Families’ voices and experiences make advocacy stronger. Share your story with GEEARS to help shape the future of early childhood.

Resources For Early Educators

Georgia's Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) Scholars - Georgia’s premier program supporting early childhood educators to remain committed to the profession and achieve their career goals.
Provider Resource Hub - Quality Care for Children - Explore more than 2,200 FREE tools and resources to support the successful operation of your child care business. From administrative and HR tools to parent and staff handbooks, communication forms, classroom resources, and parent tools, you’ll find everything you need to keep your business thriving. Plus, an active job board lets you post open positions and connect with potential new staff.
Cox Campus - Explore free, interactive continuing education courses, videos, and professional development resources.