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

Adoption in GeorgiaProgram

DFCS lists adoption services and has an Adopt a Child link on its home page. Each week it also features a child in foster care who can be adopted.

Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting (Child Protective Services)Service

Child Protective Services looks into reports of child abuse or neglect. Its goal is to keep the child safe and help the family. Call 911 first in an emergency.

Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS)Program

This program helps Georgia families pay for child care and school-age care. The pages give no details on who qualifies or how to apply.

Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)Program

CSBG pays local Community Action Agencies to help people with low income. Help can include jobs, education, housing, food, emergency services, and health. It covers all 159 Georgia counties.

Educational Programming, Assessment and Consultation (EPAC)Program

EPAC gives school support to children and youth ages 5 to 17 who are in DFCS custody. It helps with staying in the same school and with grades.

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.

Food Commodity Programs (CSFP and TEFAP)Program

Georgia runs two federal food programs that give nutritious food to low-income people. They are the Commodity Supplemental Food Program and The Emergency Food Assistance Program.

Foster Care and Becoming a Foster CaregiverProgram

DFCS looks for kin and foster caregivers for children who cannot stay safely at home. It trains and supports caregivers. Caregiver navigators, who are experienced foster and adoptive parents, can answer questions.