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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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Hurricane Sally: Food Stamp Benefits Replacement
Constituents that experience a food loss due to power outages of 4 hours or more may receive replacement benefits within 10 days.
Mail in Form 841 and proof of outage
to your local DFCS office. For DFCS office locations, click here.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is the monthly cash assistance program, with an employment services component, for low-income families with children under age 18, and children age 18 and attending school full-time. Cooperation with the Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Child Support Services, is a requirement of receiving TANF benefits unless good cause can be established.
Read more about Electronic Benefits Transfer requirements regarding Georgia’s EPPICard.
How to apply for TANF
Download:
Print an application and fill out as much information as possible and mail the paper application to your local DFCS office (a link to Georgia's Voter Registration Application is also included below).
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Online:
Log on to https://gateway.ga.gov and select “Apply for Benefits.” Hours available to apply are Monday-Friday 5 a.m. – midnight, excluding weekends and holidays.
By Phone:
Telephone applications may be submitted by calling the Customer Contact Center at (877) 423-4746.
An application is considered filed when it is received by DFCS and has
- the name of the head of household,
- address,
- date, and
- signature of the head of household or another household member
DFCS Reasonable Modifications and Communication Assistance Request Form for Persons with Disabilities
Do you have a disability and need a reasonable modification or communication assistance to access DFCS services? Click here to request a reasonable modification, communication assistance, or extra help.
TANF Benefit Renewal
All benefits recipients are required to undergo periodic review of continued program eligibility. A renewal form and any required accompanying verification can be submitted in Georgia Gateway or by using Form 508 – the FOOD STAMP/MEDICAID/TANF Renewal Form.
REGISTER TO VOTE
Additional Voter Registration Information:
Register Online: To apply to register to vote where you live now, select the following link to access Georgia’s Online Voter Registration System or visit registertovote.sos.ga.gov
Print an application: To apply to register to vote where you live now, you may print an application by selecting the following link to access Georgia’s Voter Registration Application or visit sos.ga.gov/index.php/Elections/register_to_vote
If you want a Georgia Voter Registration application mailed to you, you may call the Georgia Secretary of State’s office at 844-753-7825, call DFCS’ Customer Contact Center at 877-423-4746, or visit sos.ga.gov/index.php/Elections/register_to_vote
CONTACT US:
If you have questions about your TANF case, contact your caseworker directly. Caseworker information can be found at the top right corner of any notice received from the agency. If you have not received a notice, please call the Customer Contact Center Toll-Free at (877) 423-4746.
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