Children Services

Champions for Children provides resources to families and assists with the financial gap. Pre Employment Training Services Provides 14 year olds and up with an opportunity to prepare for the workforce.

Overview
Our Programs
Our Stories
Resources
Other Areas of Support

Champions For Children:

Eligibility:

Have applied for Katie Beckett *and received a level of care denial form.
Ages 17 & Under
Living at home with guardian
Must have a physical, cognitive, developmental, or medical disability.

Program Goals

Increase awareness throughout Georgia about non-profit services available to medically fragile and special needs children.
Increase access to healthcare and support services.
Help families continue to care for children with disabilities at home.

Services

Respite Care
Medical supplies and equipment
Medical services and therapies
Dental and optical services
Travel reimbursements for medical appointments
Recreational or therapeutic activities
Other services related to the child’s disability not covered by other payment sources
Referrals to Parent to Parent of Georgia and other resources

Payment provided only for services received after enrollment date.

Pre Employment Training Services (Pre-ETS)

Services

Job Preparation Counseling
Instructional Opportunities in a classroom setting
Workplace Readiness Training
Work Based Learning opportunities

Goals

Provides the guidance necessary to enable in-school students with disabilities (ages 14 to 22) and/or out-of-school youth with disabilities (ages 14 to 24) to make sound vocational choices, improve self-esteem, become employment focused and set career and placement goals.

Zane's Experience

After 6.5 years, Zane graduated from physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy this summer. Thank you for the years of support with his medical bills.
Teaching Invaluable Skills

"I enjoy Easterseals because you can be yourself and meet new friends. I like learning new jobs in the shop. I'm excited to learn skills that will help me get a job in the community!"
Making Waves in the Workforce

" I Enjoyed my time doing the Work Readiness Program. I Learned how to manage my soft skills such as time management. I recently started work in the foam shop and have learned many things about the foam. Easterseals has shown me a lot, and I enjoy working here."
Champion for Children 'Warrior'

"Thank you so much to the entire Easterseals family for your years of kindness and generosity to Jackson! You are making an ENORMOUS difference for kids and families and we are so grateful!” – Kelly Daus, Jackson’s Mother.