Welcome

The Division of Family & Children Services provides numerous support services and programs to help Georgia families and children in need.

About us

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Public Benefits

You can apply for SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and Refugee Assistance in English, Spanish, and several other languages. Click the links below for more information and to apply.

Apply for SNAP (Food Stamps)
Apply for TANF
Apply for Senior SNAP
Apply for Refugee Assistance
Apply for Medicaid
Report Child Abuse/Neglect
Foster a Child
Adopt a Child
Contact Us
Nondiscrimination and Disability
Make a Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) Referral

Press Releases & Announcements

SNAP Work Requirement Change for ABAWDs Effective Nov. 1

October 31, 2025

New Guidance from USDA on November SNAP Amid Federal Government Shutdown

October 24, 2025

Update: Due to Federal Government Shutdown, SNAP Benefits Will Not Be Available Beginning November 1

October 24, 2025

Media Alert: Conduent Shutting EBT IVR Down

August 05, 2025

Events Calendar

DFCS State Advisory Board Meeting

December 1 10:00 a.m.
All Events

Stop SNAP Fraud, Waste, and Abuse

SNAP fraud is the intentional misuse of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits by recipients, retailers, or scammers and it is illegal. Learn more about SNAP fraud, how to report it, and how to protect yourself.

Learn more
Wednesday's Child

Wednesday’s Child

Every week, we partner with Fox 5 Atlanta to feature a child in Georgia's foster care system who is eligible for adoption.

Meet Wednesday's Child

Fostering and Adoption

Become a Foster Parent
Become an Adoptive Parent

Other Resources

Apply for Energy Assistance
Check EBT Account
Office Locations
Georgia Gateway