Resources for Families

 

After School Programs/Tutoring

After School Action Program (ASAP).   943-5000 x 6925            GISD Middle Schools

Offers 6th - 8th graders enrichment, leadership and recreational opportunities after school  three days per week.  Also offers tutorials/ homework help from certified teachers, school professionals and Southwestern students.

 

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xtended School Enrichment (ESE),                         943-5087                 fax 943-5088     www.georgetown.txed.net/ese/

 
ESE offers enrichments and care for children in Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grades at all elementary campuses from 6:30a.m.-7:30 a.m. and from the time that school is out until 6:30 PM, Mon. through Fri.  

 

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etsemani Community Center   412 E. 19th St.     863-3515

Provides tutoring (while school is in session), from Monday through Thursday, 4-5:30 p.m.   Se habla español.

 

Helping Hands Tutoring (Partners in Education)          943-5175   Se habla español en varios sitios.

Students from 1st-8th grade receive an hour of afternoon or evening tutoring, Mon-Thurs. at different locations throughout Georgetown.

 

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illie Hall Center   906 W 17th St.   Contacts:    Paulette Taylor, 863-2109, Ethel Moore, 863-3228, Gertrude Satterfield, 863-5781   Provides tutoring  for  kids of first grade and up depending upon need. 3-4:30, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursdays (Adjacent to Carver Elementary School) Services offered include homework assistance, safe-haven atmosphere, and community outreach.   

 
Health and Human Services

Georgetown Community Clinic

701 E. University Ave      863-9208

Services health needs, including immunizations of all ages for sliding fee scale. Open Mon. -- Fri. 8am -4:30pm.  Call for an  appt

 

 

Georgetown Healthcare System ( hospital )

2000 Scenic Dr.  Georgetown

Phone:  943-3000

 
                                               

 

 

 

 

 

Williamson County & Cities Health District   930-4387 

930-4386 español

930-4344 español 

100 W. 3rdSt

Immunizations, TB screening,  child/adult health, and prenatal.

 

 
 Williamson

 County

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      Cities     Health

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100 W. 3rd St.              930-4387

Immunization

Clinic

 

  Wednesday

   8am-4pm            Walk-ins as time permits

 

 

  Thursday-

 

   8am-4pm            Walk-ins as time permits

 

 

 

  1st Sat. of month

   8am-12pm appt/ Walk-ins as time permits

 

 

 

  Wednesday

   7:30am-4:30pm   By appointment only

Child & Adult Healthcare

 

 

  Thursday

 

   8:00am-3:00pm   By appointment only

 

 

 

 

  1st Sat. of month

   8am-12pm           By appointment only

 

 

 

 

 

Families Assistance/Crisis Shelters

Health and Human Services Commission   Eligibility Services    601 Quail Valley Dr., Georgetown

Assistance with Food Stamps, Medicaid, TANF  512-863-6581   All applications screened for emergency benefit eligibility.   Contact:  Charlie Lumpkins, Region 07, Georgetown/Taylor or Texas Dept. of Human Services     512  869-0048  Se habla español.

                                                               

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illiamson County Crisis Center-           930-2595           1-800-460-7233 Hotline Georgetown

Counseling, support groups, and shelter for victims of family violence and sexual assault. 

         

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he Caring Place                        512 869-4735                   2000 Railroad Ave,                 Georgetown

Includes a thrift store, food pantry and provides families assistance with medical and/or financial emergencies.  A work program, assistance with budget counseling, etc.   Se habla español. Hrs:  Mon - Sat 9 – 4:00p.m

 
Rainbows                                               Caroline Kidd                                        512 863-6870                               Georgetown

Offers 12 week grief support sessions offered Fall & Spring for children (ages 3-17) & the adults who love them.  Bilingual services sometimes offered.

 

St. Vincent de Paul Society                - St. Helen’s Catholic Church                512 863-3041            Georgetown

Offers assistance to people in need (utilities, rent, groceries, etc)  Se habla español.

 

Parent Resources and Education

 

New Creations Education Services       Tommy West     512 863-0907 or 512 635-0670    Georgetown

Offers day, evening and Saturday parenting classes/ training, support group facilitating; accepts referrals from Child Protective Services, courts, GISD, ESL churches, PTA’s, Williamson County Juvenile Services – Family Preservation Program.  Bilingual can be arranged by request. Email: ParentClasses@aol.com

 

 

 

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ridges To Growth Resource Center       864-3008                       605 E. University, Georgetown
A Resource Center for Parents, Caregivers, and Child Care Provider.  A program of The Georgetown Project, Bridges offers a toy lending library, die cut, laminator, parent resources, and a central point of information for parents.                 Se habla español.                                 

                                   

The Georgetown Project (TGP)  864-7799  507 E. University, Georgetown (Annex Building on Ash St.)

 Learn how to build assets in the youth in your neighborhood!  The Georgetown Project is a non-profit organization devoted to building a healthier community for all children and youth by mobilizing our community to action. Check website for details. www.georgetownproject.com

 

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he Georgetown Police Department's Community Resource Team
Presentations over all safety and awareness programs. Crime Prevention Information Contacts: Officer Jack Lacy at 512-930-2519 or Officer Jim Seals at 512-930-2597
                               

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rc of the Capital Area                           476-7044                       2818 San Gabriel, Austin 78705

Provides support for parents of children with disabilities, AARD support, intake and referral.

 

Counseling and Intervention

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ntervention Services Unlimited (ISU)   763-0478           605 East University, Georgetown

Offers both school-based and office-based counseling and therapy for children, adults, and families.

                              

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IFESTEPS                     Metro # 930-5351          Round Rock 246-9880               Taylor 352-3835   

Georgetown Williamson Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Provides counseling, assessments, referrals, addiction prevention programs and curriculum based support groups in grade school to high school.  Drug/alcohol testing available.  Se habla español.

 

SAIL (Georgetown ISD Student Assistance & Intervention Liaison)             512 943-5000 ext. 6097       Georgetown

SAIL is a process that helps students who are experienceing problems that interfere with learning, such as depression, emotional trauma, peer conflict, alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.  Students can be referred by fellow students, staff, parents, community members, and self.  All referrals are kept strictly confidential.  Contact a campus conunselor or SAIL team coordinator for a referral form.

                               

Mentoring/Tutoring

 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas        Phone 512 472-5437         email:Julie@bbbscentraltx.org

 

 
Matches children with a mentor, “BIGS” with “LITTLES.”              Se habla español.

 

Project Mentor (Partners in Education.) 943-5175      Mentors volunteer to work with children and youth 30+ minutes a week in the school.      Personas que hablan español desponibles cuando pedidos.                                              

 

Scout Information

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ontact Calvin Gray, Scoutmaster, Troop 405, Associate Advisor, Venturing Crew 40   Phone 863-9040, for the most current Scout information and local leaders.

Cub Scouts is for boys in grades 1-5.  Boy Scouts is for boys at least age 11 and no older than age 17. Venturing is a co-ed program for young men and women in high school and college ages 14 (and have completed eighth grade) to 20.

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he Georgetown Police Explorer Post 152: Youth ages 14 (and completed the 8th grade) up to 20 who are interested in a career in law enforcement.  Part of Learning for Life which is a part o  Boy Scouts.  For Girls and Boys.  Contact: Officer Jack Lacy at 512-930-2519 Community Resource Officer Georgetown Police Dept.  jlacy@georgetowntx.org  or   www.georgetown.org

The Girl Scouts of America                      Registrar: Brandi Rider             phone: (512) 869- 1606              Main Ofc (512) 453-7391 in Austin             

The Girl Scouts accepts girls from kindergarten through 12th grade.    Visit their website:  www.girlscouts.org

Sports Contacts

 

City of Georgetown Parks and Recreation Youth Sports Leagues and classes 930-3595         

Georgetown Soccer Association:  http://www.georgetownsoccer.org   Phone (512) 930-1809

 

 

A publication of Guiding Healthy Choices, a program of

Funded through the Office of National Drug Control Policy/OJJDD. 

Recursos Para Familias

 

Programas despues de Escuela / Tutores

Programa de Accion Despues del Escuela (ASAP).                   943-5000 X 6925        Escuelas GISD

Ofrecen enriquecimiento para alumnos del seis a octavo grado, liderazgo y las oportunidades recreativas después de escuela tres días por semana. También ofrece tutorial/y ayuda con la tarea con maestros certificados, profesionales de escuela y estudiantes del Universidad Southwestern.

 

Enriquecimiento de Escuela Extendido (ESE)            943-5087   fax 943-5088 www.georgetown.txed.net/ese/www.georgetown.txed.net/ese/

ESE ofrece los enriquecimientos y cuidado para niños en el Pre-kinder hasta grado quinto en todos escuelas primarias de 6:30a.m.-7:30 de la mañana y desde que termine la escuela  hasta 6:30 P.M. del lunes a viernes.

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