Public Notices

DFCS State Plan for Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)

The Georgia Department of Human Services' Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) will hold a virtual public hearing in June.  The purpose of this upcoming meeting is to formally review the FY 2026 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) State Plan.

CSBG State Plan Public Hearing 
Tuesday, June 17 | 10-11:30 a.m.
Meeting location: Virtual

The CSBG program supports activities that help eligible low-income Georgians to alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty in communities. A range of services are made available to assist participants with obtaining education, training, employment, transportation, proper nutrition, housing and referrals to partnering agencies.  

The plan outlines eligibility requirements and activities to be implemented for the targeted population.  Copies of the draft plan are available for review on the DFCS website, and the local Community Action Agencies throughout the State.

Comments regarding the plan can be sent to:  The Division of Family and Children Services, Office of Family Independence, Community Services Block Grant Unit, at 47 Trinity Avenue, SW, Atlanta, GA 30334. All input must be received by July 17, 2025.  Those who are unable to attend the hearing but wish to make oral comments on the plan may call the CSBG Program at 404-657-3426.

About DFCS
DFCS administers the Georgia Food Stamp Program (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a federally-funded program that provides monthly benefits to low-income households to help pay for the cost of food. DFCS is responsible for issuance of SNAP, Medicaid and TANF assistance to low-income families; assistance for out-of-work parents to help them get back on their feet as well as multiple support services and programs to help families in need.   

Document for review: FFY26 CSBG State Plan

DFCS State Plan for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

The Georgia Department of Human Services' Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) will hold a virtual public hearing in June.  The purpose of this upcoming meeting is to formally review the FY 2026 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) State Plan.

LIHEAP State Plan Public Hearing 
Tuesday, June 17 | 12:30-2 p.m.
Meeting location: Virtual

Funded by the federal government and administered by DFCS, the Energy Assistance Program helps low-income Georgians with home heating costs, weatherization and other home energy needs. 

The plan outlines eligibility requirements and benefit payment schedules for the distribution of client benefits.  Copies of the draft plan are available for review on the DFCS website, and the local Community Action Agencies throughout the State.

Comments regarding the plan can be sent to:  The Division of Family and Children Services, Office of Family Independence, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Unit, at 47 Trinity Avenue, SW, Atlanta, GA 30334. All input must be received by July 17, 2025.  Those who are unable to attend the hearing but wish to make oral comments on the plan may call the LIHEAP Program at 404-657-3426.

About DFCS
DFCS administers the Georgia Food Stamp Program (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a federally-funded program that provides monthly benefits to low-income households to help pay for the cost of food. DFCS is responsible for issuance of SNAP, Medicaid and TANF assistance to low-income families; assistance for out-of-work parents to help them get back on their feet as well as multiple support services and programs to help families in need.    

Document for review: FFY26 LIHEAP State Plan