Georgia Department of Human Services - Division of Family & Children Services
3001 Mercer University Drive, Atlanta, 30341
(855) 422-4453 · more numbers below
This is the Georgia state agency that helps children and families. It takes reports of child abuse, supports foster and adoptive families, and runs benefit programs such as SNAP, TANF and Medicaid. It also has a group program for adopted and guardianship teens.
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What they offer 7
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Caregiver Navigators (foster and adoptive caregiver support)Service
Experienced foster caregivers and adoptive parents give extra support and one-on-one mentoring to people who foster or want to foster. You can call or use live chat on weekdays.
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Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) help through local agenciesService
Local community action agencies use this federal money to help people with low income with needs like jobs, education, housing, food and health. Energy and water help is free.
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Educational Programming, Assessment and Consultation (EPAC)Program
EPAC gives school support to children and youth in DFCS custody, ages 5 to 17. Services include school advocacy, educational evaluations, IEP review and tutoring.
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Georgia Gateway online benefits accountService
Georgia Gateway is the online account for state benefits. You can apply, check, renew and report changes, view notices and upload documents.
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Report child abuse or neglectService
Child Protective Services looks into reports of child abuse or neglect and works to keep children safe and help families. Call the state line to make a report.
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Teen Adoption and Guardianship Support (TAGS)Program
A statewide group program where adopted and guardianship teens meet other teens who share their experience. Adult mentors help, and adoptive parents can get support and training materials too.
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TeenWorkProgram
TeenWork gives summer jobs to youth in foster care ages 16 to 21. It also helps them gain work experience and move toward independent adult life.
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