About Us
The Georgia Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS) investigates reports of child abuse; finds foster and adoptive homes for abused and neglected children; issues SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF; helps out-of-work parents get back on their feet; and provides numerous support services and innovative programs to help families in need.
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Georgia Gateway
Georgia Gateway is an eligibility determination system for a number of social benefit programs, including Medical Assistance, Child Care and Parent Services, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and Women, Infants and Children (WIC).
Visit https://gateway.ga.gov for more information and to apply for benefits.
Child & Family Services Review (CFSR)
Georgia SHINES
Georgia SHINES is a web-based, statewide automated child welfare information system that offers case managers a comprehensive tool for helping children and families.
For portal reference, click here: shinesportal.dhs.ga.gov
DFCS is responsible for welfare and employment support, protecting children, foster care, and other services to strengthen families.