Caring for Medically Fragile Children, With Heart and Expertise
Caring for a child with medical or developmental needs is both an act of love and a daily challenge that requires strength, support, and skilled help.
For families in Georgia, the Georgia Pediatric Program (GAPP) provides life-changing assistance ,offering free in-home nursing care through Medicaid for eligible children under 21.
At Avery Cares Health Services, we believe every child deserves comfort, dignity, and the chance to thrive right at home, surrounded by love. Our pediatric nursing team partners with families to make that possible every single day.
What Is the Georgia Pediatric Program (GAPP)?
The Georgia Pediatric Program (GAPP) is a Medicaid-funded service that provides skilled nursing and personal care for children with complex medical needs in their own homes.
GAPP helps families avoid extended hospital stays, reduce stress, and ensure their child receives continuous, high-quality care where they feel safest, home.
Who Qualifies for GAPP?
To qualify for GAPP, your child must:
Be under 21 years old
Live in Georgia
Have a medical diagnosis or developmental condition requiring skilled care
Be Medicaid eligible
The best part: There is no out-of-pocket cost for families who qualify.
Examples of Children Who Benefit from GAPP
GAPP supports children who require skilled nursing or ongoing medical monitoring, such as those who:
Depend on a G-tube or feeding tube
Use a ventilator or oxygen support
Have tracheostomy care needs
Need seizure monitoring or neurological care
Live with cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, or developmental delays
Require medication administration or catheter care
Experience respiratory, cardiac, or metabolic disorders
Need complex wound care or mobility assistance
Each child’s plan of care is customized to their condition and comfort level, ensuring that clinical needs and emotional wellbeing are both met.
Why Pediatric Home Care Matters
For many families, home is not just a place, it’s healing.
With pediatric home care, children can:
Receive nursing care in a familiar, nurturing environment
Maintain routines that support their growth and emotional security
Stay connected with parents, siblings, and caregivers
Avoid unnecessary ER visits or hospitalizations
Build confidence and independence over time
Parents also experience peace of mind, knowing professional help is close at hand.
How Avery Cares Supports Pediatric Families
As a GAPP-approved home care provider in Georgia, Avery Cares partners with families to deliver exceptional in-home pediatric care.
Our services include:
- Skilled Pediatric Nursing… wound care, trach/vent support, medication management, and vital monitoring
In-Home Developmental & Daily Living Support… helping children with mobility, communication, and routines
Case Management & GAPP Assistance… we help families navigate the GAPP application from start to approval
Family Education & Emotional Support…. empowering parents with tools and confidence- Personal Care Services… hygiene, feeding, bathing, and comfort care
Respite Care… short-term relief for parents and primary caregivers
We don’t just provide care… we provide relief, hope, and partnership.
How to Apply for GAPP
Applying for GAPP can feel overwhelming, but you’re not alone. Our Avery Cares case managers guide families through every step:
Contact our team to discuss your child’s medical needs.
We coordinate with your physician to gather the necessary medical documentation.
Our team helps you submit the GAPP application to Georgia Medicaid.
Once approved, we develop a personalized care plan and begin in-home services.
Need help with your GAPP application?
Call us today, our pediatric team will walk you through it, step by step.
Parents Are Not Meant to Do It Alone
Caring for a child with medical needs is emotionally and physically demanding. You don’t have to carry it alone.
Whether you’re exploring care options, applying for GAPP, or ready to begin in-home nursing services, Avery Cares is here to help.
Service Areas
Avery Cares proudly serves families across Northeast Georgia, including the following counties:
Gwinnett, Barrow, Hall, Jackson, Walton, Forsyth, Clarke, Oconee, Fulton, and Cobb.
We also provide care in surrounding cities such as Auburn, Dacula, Hoschton, Braselton, Gainesville, Winder, Athens, Oakwood, and more.
Get Started with Avery Cares
If you believe your child may qualify for GAPP or would like to learn more about our pediatric home care services:
Call us for a free GAPP eligibility screening
Send us a message to begin your child’s care plan
Visit averycares.org to learn more
Your child deserves the very best support.
You deserve a partner who understands.
Let’s walk this journey together, with care, dignity, and heart.