Greenbriar Childrens Center Inc

A nonprofit organization

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Who We Are: Our History and Today

Greenbriar Children's Center was established on July 15, 1949 as an orphanage for African-American children in Savannah and surrounding areas. Prior to this time, African-American children who were homeless or without parental support were placed in local work farms and penal institutions.  In the 1960's, Greenbriar opened its doors to children of all races and diversified its services to meet changing needs. 

Today, Greenbriar's  mission is to provide services which promote the healthy development of children and the strengthening of families.  We are accredited by the Council on Accreditation for Children and Family Services, one of only a few organizations in the entire Coastal Empire having such a designation.  

*We provide an affordable and accredited education through our two quality rated Georgia Pre-K certified centers so that all children, including those from low income and at risk families, can receive a quality early learning experience, as we know that 90% of brain development occurs by age 5;

* We provide FREE counseling and support through our Family Preservation and Support programs to help families in crisis and to help them connect to other community resources for issues around teen pregnancy, truancy, challenges in school or family abuse;

*We provide an Emergency Shelter for children through age 17 who are victims of abuse, neglect or abandonment  (one of only two in the entire Coastal Empire). Our shelter provides a safe and nurturing environment where children receive counseling,  meals, clothing, health screenings, dental and medical visits and follow up  care.

*We operate Project Safe Place in Savannah, and have established over 70 safe place sites in Chatham County where a child in need can seek immediate help. Such locations are designated as a "Safe Place" by visible signage.  When a child seeks help, Greenbriar staff or local agencies will respond.

Our Vision is to be certain that every child we serve will experience a healthy and nurturing environment.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Greenbriar Childrens Center Inc

Tax id (EIN)

58-0619033

Categories

Education Children & Family Community

Address

3709 HOPKINS ST
SAVANNAH, GA 31405

Phone

(912) 234-3431

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