A Georgia Pediatric Program Provider

Expert nursing care for your child, at no cost to you.

We help Georgia families with special needs obtain skilled in-home care through the Georgia Pediatric Program (GAPP). If your child qualifies, you pay nothing out of pocket.

Zero cost out of pocket Children under 21 About 30 days to approval
$0Out of pocket if you qualify
Under 21Children with special needs
~30 daysTypical GAPP approval
RN, LPN & CNASkilled and caretaker support

Who Qualifies

Most children under 21 with special needs qualify.

GAPP is built for medically and developmentally complex children who need extra support at home. If any of this sounds like your family, it is worth a conversation. We will walk you through it, free.

A child under 21

GAPP serves children and young people from birth up to age 21 who live at home in Georgia.

Special or complex needs

Medical, developmental, or chronic conditions that call for skilled nursing or hands-on daily care.

Care that belongs at home

If your child does better at home than in a facility, in-home nursing through Medicaid can make that possible.

How It Works

Your path to care

Five clear steps, and we stay with you through every one. No paperwork to figure out alone.

01

Reach out

Book a no cost intake with our team.

02

Intake assessment

Our Director of Nursing meets with you and assesses your child's needs.

03

Submit application

We pair the assessment with your physician's plan of treatment and request GAPP approval.

04

Approval

Georgia Medicaid reviews the request, typically within about 30 days.

~30 Days
05

Meet your nurse

We match your child with the caregiver who fits them best, and care begins at home.

Get Paid To Care

You can get paid to care for your own child.

Once your child is approved, we build a care team around them. Many families are surprised to learn they can be part of it. Parents and family members can train as caretakers and earn an income while caring for the child they love.

Every approved case is staffed with the right mix of support, so families are never left to manage alone.

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Skilled Care

Registered & Licensed Nurses

RNs and LPNs provide clinical, hands-on nursing for children with medical needs, right in your home.

Caretaker Support

CNAs & Trained Caretakers

For daily, non-clinical support we hire and train caretakers and CNAs, including family members who want to care for their own child.

Why Families Choose Us

A team that treats your family like family.

01

We handle the hard part

The assessment, the physician's plan, the state submission. We carry the process so you can focus on your child.

02

The right match, not just any nurse

We pair every child with a caregiver who fits their needs and their personality, not a name off a list.

03

Local and personal

We are a Georgia team serving Georgia families, and you will always reach a real person who knows your case.

Common Questions

Answers, in plain language

Is it really free?
Yes. GAPP is funded through Georgia Medicaid. If your child qualifies, the in-home nursing care comes at zero cost out of pocket to your family.
What counts as a special need?
It covers a wide range of medical, developmental, and chronic conditions that require skilled nursing or extra daily care. If you are unsure whether your child qualifies, the simplest step is to ask us. The intake is free and there is no obligation.
Do I have to be a nurse to get paid?
No. Skilled clinical care is provided by RNs and LPNs, but daily caretaker support is provided by CNAs and trained caretakers. Parents and family members can train as caretakers and be paid to care for their own child.
How long does approval take?
After we submit the request to Georgia Medicaid, approval typically takes around 30 days. We keep you updated the whole way through.
What happens at the intake?
Our Director of Nursing meets with you to assess your child's needs. We combine that assessment with your physician's plan of treatment, then submit the full request to the state on your behalf.
What areas do you serve?
We are based in Loganville and serve families across Georgia. Reach out and we will let you know how we can support your family.

Schedule Your Intake

Let's see what care could look like for your child.

Tell us a little about your family and we will reach out to set up your free intake. No pressure, and no cost to find out.

Onboarding Specialist Austin J Lewis (678) 218-8088 austin@guardiancareservices.org
Onboarding Specialist Shayla Lewis (678) 689-8366 shayla@guardiancareservices.org

Request your free intake

We usually respond within one business day.

Your information stays with our care team. We never sell it.

Thank you. Your request is in. We will reach out within one business day.