Division of Family & Children Services | Georgia Department of Human Services

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

Apply for Food Stamps

Apply for Energy Assistance

Report Child Abuse/Neglect

Foster a Child

Adopt a Child

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ADA & Non-Discrimination Rights

Join us for the 4th annual Human Trafficking Summit on Jan. 27

Learn about the best ways to meet the needs of trafficking survivors and collaborate with other attendees on how we can work together in this fight.

See Event Details

National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month Hero

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 georgiacaa.org.

Resources

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.