Our Mission
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.
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.
Visit the Georgia Department of Public Health Children 1st webpage to access the current Child Health Referral Form, available in English and Spanish:
Access the Child Health Referral Form (English)
Access the Child Health Referral Form (Spanish)
After completing the form, submit it to the Child Health Referral Contact for the county where the child lives.
Additional Information
- For more information about developmental screening, referrals, and Children 1st services, visit the Georgia Department of Public Health Children 1st webpage.
- Learn More About Children 1st
Related Links
Children 1st Screening/Referral Form
Children and Youth with Special Needs Brochure
Contact Us
Children 1st
5601 Veterans Parkway
Lower Level
Columbus, GA 31904
Phone: 706-327-0645
Toll Free: 800-521-7344
Fax: 706-327-1355
Email: d7.childhealth@dph.ga.gov
Counties Served: Chattahoochee, Clay, Columbus, Crisp, Dooly, Harris, Macon, Marion, Quitman, Randolph, Schley, Stewart, Sumter, Talbot, Taylor, Webster
Families and referral partners may also use the Women & Children Service Locator to identify the appropriate Child Health Referral Contact based on the child’s county of residence.