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Every Conversation Matters

This National Adoption Month, we focus on listening to youth perspectives when it comes to finding them the right permanent home.

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Wednesday's Child

Every week, we partner with Fox 5 Atlanta to feature a child in Georgia's foster care system. This week's featured child is Kristy.

Wednesday's Child Kristy

LIHEAP Heating applications will be accepted Nov. 1-March 31

PRIORITY PERIODS:

Nov. 1: Residents age 65 and older / medically homebound

Dec. 2: All other residents

To apply, contact a Georgia Community Action Agencies (CAA) at http://www.georgiacaa.org.

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COVID-19 Prevention Efforts

Effective Monday, March 23, DFCS offices are temporarily reducing in-person operations to prevent the spread of COVID-19. As a result, we encourage you to use self-service options during this time. Click here for more information.

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DFCS Data

In an effort to provide helpful information on the work we do across the state, DFCS has implemented a transparency initiative to put our data in an easy-to-use, interactive format. Access statewide numbers or drill down to specific counties to see how DFCS is working in your community.

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Adoption-matching pilot launches in Georgia
Inclusivv Launches Statewide Conversation Series with the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services
Georgia local community programs receive support from statewide agency
Georgia SNAP customers to receive new tools for adopting healthy water habits