Child Health


Babies Can’t Wait (BCW)

Babies Can’t Wait (BCW) is Georgia’s early intervention program that offers a variety of coordinated services for infants and toddlers with special needs, from birth to three years of age, and their families. 

CHILDREN 1ST

Children 1st is the single point of entry for all DPH Child Health programs and services for children, birth – 5 years old, and links eligible children to early intervention services, as well as other public health programs and community-based resources.

Children’s Medical Services (CMS)

The Children’s Medical Services (CMS) program supports families caring for children with special health care needs. CMS works with healthcare providers and community partners to make sure children and youth with chronic medical conditions have access to timely and quality healthcare services.

Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI)

The Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program ensures that all Georgia babies be screened for hearing loss before 1 month of age.