The Babies Can't Wait (BCW) Program is Georgia’s statewide early intervention system for infants and toddlers with special needs and their families. Babies Can't Wait provides a comprehensive, coordinated interagency system of early intervention services for children with developmental delays/disabilities ages birth to three years and their families.
The Georgia Department of Human Resource (DHR)Division of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency for administration of the BCW system. DHR has completed an examination of the Babies Can’t Wait system to make sure it is performing well and is sustainable. A Public Comment period will be held from June 18-August 20, 2007 in order to receive public input regarding proposed changes for the Georgia Babies Can't Wait system.
The proposed revisions to Babies Can't Wait Standards can be reviewed during the public comment period online and at a number of locations statewide. Comments may be made in writing, via email or facsimile, or at a Public Hearing. A schedule of public hearings is below or you may call 1-800-229-2038 to find out where you can review proposed revisions to Babies Can’t Wait Standards or to find the Public Hearing location nearest you.
Individuals requiring special accommodations in order to participate in a public hearing should contact Babies Can't Wait at 404-657-2721 or 1-888-651-8244 at least 72 hours prior to the hearing in which participation is desired.
Written, email, and facsimile comments will be received until August 20, 2007 and should be sent to:
Stephanie Moss, Part C Coordinator
2 Peachtree Street NW, #11-206
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-3186
Email: skmoss@dhr.state.ga.us
Facsimile: (404) 657-2763
All About Developmental Disabilities (AADD) is Atlanta's preeminent resource on developmental disabilities, providing support services to families for more than 55 years. We are often the one place where people with developmental disabilities can go to achieve personal empowerment, family stability and community participation. AADD provides family support; public policy and advocacy; and community engagement.
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