Roosevelt Warm Springs/Cave Spring Center

Roosevelt Warm Springs (RWS) continues a tradition of compassion and quality care that spans over 90 years. Founded by Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1927 Start to treat patients who had contracted polio, the campus continues to provide services to Georgians with disabilities.

History of RWS

Roosevelt Warm Springs Pathways

Roosevelt Warm Springs offers 8 pathways for Vocational Rehabilitation students interested in careers in one of these high-demand fields. Academic pathways at RWS are 16-week residential programs that give eligible students the perfect balance of direct instruction coupled with hands-on experience in Hospitality, Auto Detailing, Logistics/Warehousing, CVS/Retail, or Nursing. Successful completion of coursework prepares students to earn professional certificates in their chosen area of study, and the RWS staff will assist with job placement opportunities to help secure employment. Eligibility is determined by your VR counselor, so give them a call or contact us at (844) 367- 4872. To schedule a tour of our beautiful Warm Springs campus, call (706) 655 - 5000.

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Referrals for Roosevelt Warm Springs and Cave Spring Center programs and services are completed and submitted by the student's local Vocational Rehabilitation Field Counselor. If the student does not currently receive support from their Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, they must have an application completed on their behalf. To access Vocational Rehabilitation services, the following steps must be taken:

School representatives can refer students to their regional Vocational Rehabilitation office.
Some school districts have agreements with their local vocational rehabilitation office, allowing Vocational Rehabilitation School Transition Counselors to access identified students while they are still in school. These Vocational Rehabilitation Field Counselors collaborate with school personnel and students to complete the application so that the student receives vocational rehabilitation support.
Schools without these agreements may refer students to their local Vocational Rehabilitation Unit and invite a Vocational Rehabilitation Field Counselor to the schools to meet with the students to complete this process.

The Vocational Rehabilitation Field Counselor

The Vocational Rehabilitation Field Counselor will receive the student's vocational rehabilitation application through the school's referral and determine the student's eligibility and whether they meet the criteria for vocational rehabilitation services. If eligible, the student will need to complete a Needs Assessment to specify the following:

Student's impediments to employment
The student's individualized services plan will support the student's development toward employment and students who submit referrals for the appropriate services, including RWS/Cave Spring Center, if deemed appropriate.

Application Process

Steps to take to pursue admission to Roosevelt Warm Springs and Cave Spring Center Vocational Services:

If a candidate is not receiving services from vocational rehabilitation, the application must be completed and submitted to their local Vocational Rehabilitation office. RWS VR program is a service provider for vocational rehabilitation services, and candidates must qualify for VR Services to qualify for RWS admission.
If the candidate's Vocational Rehabilitation Field Counselor agrees that RWS is the best training option, the Vocational Rehabilitation Field Counselor will complete and submit a referral for RWS/Cave Spring Center services.
Program candidates should not send documents directly to Roosevelt Warm Springs and/or Cave Spring Center unless directed to do so by the Admissions Office. All required documentation should be sent to RWS/Cave Spring Center by the candidate's Vocational Rehabilitation Field Counselor.