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

Adoption in GeorgiaService

DFCS has information for families who want to adopt a child from Georgia's foster care system. Each week it also features a child who can be adopted on Fox 5 Atlanta.

Caregiver NavigatorsService

Experienced foster and adoptive parents who help people thinking about fostering and current caregivers. They answer questions and give one-on-one support by phone or live chat.

Child Care and Parent ServicesProgram

A DFCS child care program that helps Georgia families pay for quality early childhood and school-age child care.

Child Protective Services ReportingService

A phone line to report child abuse or neglect to DFCS. Call 911 first if a child is in immediate danger.

Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) ServicesProgram

Money for local Community Action Agencies that help low-income people with work, school, housing, food, emergencies and health. You can find your local agency online or call the state office.

Educational Programming, Assessment and Consultation (EPAC)Program

School support for children and teens ages 5 to 17 who are in DFCS custody. It includes school advocacy, educational evaluations, review of IEPs and tutoring.

Find Help GeorgiaService

A family resource search platform for local support such as parenting help, counseling, food pantries, transportation, and grandparent caregiver supports.

Food Commodity Programs (CSFP and TEFAP)Program

Federal food programs run by Georgia that give low-income people foods like milk, juice, beans, poultry and canned meats, fruits and vegetables. The two programs are CSFP and TEFAP.