Programs
Georgia’s Latino population has exploded over the past 20 years, with Hispanics now representing 11 percent of the residents of metro Atlanta. As the number of Latinos in the state continues to grow, so do the socio-economic disparities that exist for Latino families. One-third of Latinos in the Atlanta region, for instance, live in poverty, and thousands of Latino families face hunger.
Our Family Well-Being department professionals work closely with families to meet their basic needs and assist them in times of crisis so that they can achieve stability and self-sufficiency.
Goal
The goal of the Family Well-Being focus area is to foster stable, healthy Latino families.
This goal is advanced through:
- Direct Services
- Partnerships & Events
- Advocacy
This work includes the Latino Basic Needs Program, events including the annual Hispanic Health Expo (From 2015 to 2018), La Feria de Recursos Hispanos (2019) and advocacy to address Housing, Health and Hunger for Latinas. Through the direct services of the Latino Basic Needs Program, the LAA empowers low-income Latino individuals and families in need to achieve stability and long-term self-sufficiency.
We will be offering all of our services by appointment only. Please refer to the numbers below to contact the desired department and location.
MAIN OFFICE
2750 Buford Hwy NE
Atlanta GA 30324 – 1rst Floor
- Monday to Friday
- 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Family Stabilization and Well-Being Hotline: 404-638-1839
- Immigration Services: Call 404.471.1889 or email immigrationservices@thelaa.org
How we serve the public?
This office offers all programs and services, plus translations.
LAWRENCEVILLE OFFICE
308 North Clayton St.
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
- Monday to Friday
- 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Phone: 678-205-1018
How we serve the public?
8:30 – 12:00pm
Closed – 1:00 – 2:00pm – Lunch Time
Open 2:00 – 5:00pm
Please call:
Tel. (678) 205-1018
This office offers all the Family Stabilization and Well-Being programs.
DALTON
508 E Morris St. Dalton, GA 30721
- Monday to Friday
- 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Phones:
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- Main number: 706.272.1992
- SNAP/Medicaid: 706-272-1998 or 706-272-1997
- Financial Assistance/Homelessness Prevention: 706-272-1996
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Our experienced social workers, all of whom are bilingual, meet with clients face-to-face and follow up with them periodically for up to 90 days to ensure they have access to the tools they need to succeed. The department also provides community referrals and resources to our clients, as well as hosts partners on an almost daily basis to talk to our families about various topics, including family planning, financial literacy and child development. We also offer free parenting classes.
To set-up a financial assistance pre-screening appointment, please call 404.638-1839, Monday, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9am -11:30am. For public benefits enrollment, please visit the Family Well-Being department weekdays before 8:30am.
We offer Family Well-Being services in our Atlanta and Lawrenceville offices.
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