Georgia Department of Human Services - Division of Family & Children Services
Georgia DFCS is a state agency that helps Georgia families and children with benefits and safety services. It handles applications and questions for TANF cash assistance, SNAP food benefits, Medicaid, child welfare, adoption, foster care, and some local Fulton County assistance.
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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... Main Services government benefits financial assistance Serving all ages families with children low-income caregivers
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- Who they serve
- Families, Youth (under 25), SeniorsAI-extracted, unconfirmed
What they offer 10
- Recently verified· Jun 29
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)Service
Monthly cash assistance with employment services for low-income families with children and pregnant women.
- Recently verified· Jun 29
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)Program
Monthly food benefits for eligible low-income households.
- Recently verified· Jun 29
Medicaid Application HelpService
DFCS helps people apply for Medicaid health coverage for eligible children, families, seniors, and people with disabilities.
- Recently verified· Jun 29
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)Program
Energy assistance for eligible low-income households, including help with heating, cooling, crisis situations, and weatherization.
- Recently verified· Jun 29
Fulton County Interim Assistance (IA)Program
Temporary assistance for disabled Fulton County residents while they wait to return to work or receive permanent disability approval.
- Recently verified· Jun 29
Child Protective Services ReportingService
DFCS takes reports of child abuse or neglect and investigates to protect children and strengthen families.
- Recently verified· Jun 29
Adoption in GeorgiaProgram
DFCS supports adoption for children in Georgia’s foster care system who need permanent families.
- Recently verified· Jun 29
Afterschool Care ProgramGrant
DFCS funds nonprofit organizations and public agencies that serve youth and families during out-of-school time.
- Recently verified· Jun 29
Find Help GeorgiaService
An online and phone resource connection service for local family-serving programs such as parenting support, counseling, food, transportation, and grandparent support.
- Recently verified· Jun 29
DFCS State Advisory Board MeetingEvent
Public DFCS State Advisory Board meeting listed on the agency events calendar.
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