Georgia Pediatric Program (GAPP)
Expert-in home pediatric nursing with compassionate support and reliable coverage including up to 24-hour care, thoughtfully matched and customized to meet each family’s needs.
Grace Pediatric Home Care is a premier, approved GAPP provider of in-home pediatric nursing for medically fragile children across Georgia. Our specialized nursing teams deliver hospital-level care at home 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for infants, children, and young adults with respiratory, feeding, neurological, and complex medical needs.
We partner directly with Georgia Medicaid, including Disability-Based Medicaid, Low-Income Medicaid, Katie Beckett/TEFRA, CareSource, Peach State, and Amerigroup, to ensure eligible families receive medically necessary care in the home.
Grace’s GAPP division includes geographically assigned clinical teams, strong hospital partnerships, and department-based medical services, allowing us to coordinate safe discharges, prevent readmissions, and support long-term stability for medically fragile children.
Why Families Choose the GAPP Program
Experienced GAPP Provider
Trusted by families and clinicians across Georgia.
Specialized Pediatric Nursing
Expertise in Trachs, vents, feeding tubes, seizures, oxygen, and medically fragile care.
Strong Hospital Partnerships
We coordinate with NICUs, PICUs, and pediatric specialists for safe discharges and home stabilization.
Department-Based Medical Services
Care delivered through our pediatric departments:
- Trach & Vent / Respiratory
- GI and Feeding
- Neurology & Development
- Complex Medical Care
- NICU-to-Home Transition Program
Programs Available Under GAPP:
- Skilled Nursing (RN/LPN)
- PCS
- Companion (when approved) Family Caregiver option for PCS (if eligible)
24/7 Support Line for GAPP Families
- Always available for questions or urgent needs.
Skilled Nursing may include
- Tracheostomy care
- Ventilator and oxygen support
- Suctioning and airway management
- Tube feeding support (G, J, NG)
- Feeding pump management
- Seizure monitoring
- Vital signs and clinical monitoring
- Medically fragile newborn care
- Post-NICU/PICU stabilization
GAPP FAQs
What insurance covers GAPP?
We partner directly with Georgia Medicaid, including Disability-Based Medicaid, Low-Income Medicaid, Straight Medicaid, Peach State, Katie Beckett, CareSource, Amerigroup, and Peach Sate to ensure eligible families receive medically necessary care in the home.
Do we have to be in the hospital to apply?
No. Families may apply from home or hospital. Referrals are accepted from parents, physicians, case managers, and hospitals.
How long does GAPP approval take?
In most cases 30 days. Our team manages documentation, physician forms, Medicaid submissions, and follow-up to move the process forward as quickly as possible.
Can we change agencies if we already receive GAPP services?
Yes. Families may transfer. We coordinate a smooth, safe transition.
What happens when my child turns 21?
GAPP ends at age 21. We help explore adult Medicaid waiver programs and plan the transition.
Our team will walk with you through every step.
Call Us: 470-444-4311