Georgia Division of Family and Children Services

Adoption in GeorgiaProgram

DFCS has a section for adoptive families and a weekly feature of children in foster care who can be adopted. Pre-service training is for people who want to foster or adopt.

Child Abuse and Neglect ReportingService

You can call the state line to report a child who may be abused or neglected. Professionals who must report by law can use an online form after training.

Child Protective ServicesService

Child Protective Services staff look into reports of child abuse or neglect. They work with police and the courts to keep children safe and help families get stronger.

Childcare and Parent ServicesProgram

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

Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)Program

This program pays local community action agencies to help people with low income. Help can include jobs, education, housing, food, emergency services and health.

Educational Programming, Assessment and Consultation (EPAC)Program

EPAC gives school support to children and teens in DFCS custody. It includes school advocacy, educational evaluations, tutoring, and review of special education plans.

Find Help GeorgiaService

Find Help Georgia is an online and phone referral tool for family-serving programs like parenting support, counseling, food pantries, transportation, and grandparent caregiver support.

Food Commodity ProgramsProgram

Georgia runs two federal food programs, CSFP and TEFAP, that give nutritious food to people with low income. Foods can include milk, beans, poultry, and canned meat, fruit and vegetables.