Early Childhood Education and Care
Greenbriar operates three early childhood education and care centers. These centers offer accredited and affordable high quality care and education for children ages six weeks to five years. The Centers use The Creative Curriculum which is a research based curriculum that promotes exploration and discovery as a way of learning through responsive daily routine and meaningful learning experiences. At Greenbriar, we know that 90% of a child’s brain development occurs by the age of five. A quality early childhood education is essential and must be available to all children, regardless of family income.
The Centers are licensed by the State of Georgia, Bright From the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning. Funded by Chatham County Government, United Way, City of Savannah, GA Pre-K.
Windy’s Preschool, 429 Tattnall Street, Savannah, GA 31401, (912) 234-0575, accepts ages 1yr – 3yr and Pre-K
W.W. Law Learning Center, 909 E. Bolton Street, Savannah, GA 31401, (912) 233-5230, accepts ages 6mth to 5yr
Greenbriar Infant Center, 3709 Hopkins Street, Savannah, GA 31405, (912) 556-0054, accepts ages 6wks to up to 18mths
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Family Preservation
The Family Preservation program is designed to provide FREE support to those in need…for parents or caregivers under stress, or for family members who may be facing a difficult life challenge. Greenbriar is here to help. We provide free individual, family and group counseling, behavioral management, parenting assessments, in home and center based parenting education and life skills training. We also are able to provide our clients with information on other community resources which may help to reduce economic or emotional stresses. Please contact Catherine Brown-Gray at (912) 234-3431 for more information or if you need help.
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Shelter Services
Greenbriar offers a shelter for abused, abandoned, neglected or runaway and homeless youth. Our shelter, one of only two in the entire Coastal Empire, is open 365 days a year. Greenbriar offers an inclusive environment for all youth and prohibits harassment based on race, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify (or expression), religion, and national origin. (Fighting Discrimination Brochure)
Runaway Homeless Youth Program– (Family & Youth Services Bureau – Basic Center Program)
Program Description: To provide homeless youth with the emergency services and referrals they need with the goal of reuniting them with their families, whenever possible.
Population Served: Youth 11 up to 18 years of age
Number of Days Services Provided: Twenty-one consecutive days
Services Provided:
- Food, clothing, medical care, and other services that youth need (offered either directly or by referral)
- Individual, group, and family counseling
- Recreation programs
- Education and employment assistance
- Outreach
- Aftercare services
- Transportation
- Life Skills
Hours and Days of Service: 7 days -24 hours
Contact Number: 912-236-4960 or 1-800-292-4014
Setting: Community-Based Group Home
Room Board & Watchful Oversight Program – (Department of Family and Children Services or Department of Juvenile Justice)
Program Description: To provide supervised emergency services year round for youth who are in DFCS or DJJ custody.
Population Served: Youth ages 12-17
Services Provided:
- Individualized Service Plan that includes safety, quality of care, permanency support, and timelines
- Food, clothing, medical care, and other services that youth need (offered either directly or by referral)
- Individual, group, and family counseling
- Recreation programs
- Education and employment assistance
- Transportation
- Life Skills
- Aftercare services through Greenbriar’s Family Preservation Program
Hours and Days of Service: 7 days -24 hours
Contact Number: 912-236-4960 or 1-800-292-4014
Setting: Community-Based Group Home
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Project Safe Place
Our Project Safe Place focuses on the prevention of child abuse and neglect by partnering with local businesses to provide safe havens for those in need. Greenbriar has established over 100 safe place sites in Savannah, at local convenience stores, recreational facilities and other facilities, where children can seek help when they see the “Safe Place” sign. For more information on Project Safe Place, please call (912) 234-3431.
If you need help, call 1-800-292-4014 or text the word “SAFE” and your current location to 4HELP (44357).
