Georgia Division of Family and Children Services

Becoming a Foster CaregiverProgram

DFCS finds, trains, and supports people who want to care for children in foster care. Relatives and close family friends can also become approved caregivers.

Caregiver NavigatorsService

Experienced foster and adoptive parents give one-on-one help and advice to people who are fostering or want to. They help with the approval process and with working with the child welfare system.

Child Care and Parent ServicesProgram

This program helps Georgia families pay for good child care, both before kindergarten and for school-age children.

Child Protective ServicesService

Staff look into reports that a child is being abused or neglected. They work to protect the child and help the family get stronger.

Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)Program

Local community action agencies across Georgia use this money to help people with low income. Help can cover jobs, education, housing, food, emergency needs, and health.

Educational Programming, Assessment and Consultation (EPAC)Program

EPAC helps children and teens in DFCS custody do well and stay steady in school. It offers advocacy, school evaluations, review of school education plans, and tutoring.

Energy AssistanceProgram

Help with energy bills for low-income families. There is a link to apply on the DFCS home page.

Food Commodity Programs (CSFP and TEFAP)Program

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