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Georgia Department of Human Services The official page for the Georgia Department of Human Services. DHS is the new structure of the former Georgia Department of Human Resources.

Our mission is to provide Georgia with customer-focused human services that promote child and adult protection, child welfare, stronger families and self-sufficiency. DHS includes the Division of Aging Services, the Division of Child Support Services and the Division of Family & Children Services.

21/10/2026

The DHS team is grateful for Vice President JD Vance, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Office of Inspector General , the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia, and the FBI for their work prosecuting Mercedes New, a.k.a. Shawty Dred, accused of stealing over $4 million in taxpayer-funded SNAP benefits meant for vulnerable Georgia families.

Meet Marina, today’s ! This future cosmetologist loves to visit with friends and help her foster mother cook. She enjoy...
21/10/2026

Meet Marina, today’s ! This future cosmetologist loves to visit with friends and help her foster mother cook. She enjoys dance, cheerleading, and gymnastics. Learn more about Marina and how to adopt in Georgia at dfcs.ga.gov/adopt!

Did you know that people who intentionally violate the SNAP program can be permanently disqualified from participating i...
21/10/2026

Did you know that people who intentionally violate the SNAP program can be permanently disqualified from participating in the program, be required to pay back all SNAP benefits, and/or face criminal charges? Learn more: dfcs.ga.gov/stop-snap-fraud.

Meet Kainon, today’s ! Kainon loves watching basketball and football and is a big fan of the Atlanta Falcons. He also e...
14/10/2026

Meet Kainon, today’s ! Kainon loves watching basketball and football and is a big fan of the Atlanta Falcons. He also enjoys spending time with friends at school and studying math. Learn more about Kainon and how to adopt in Georgia at dfcs.ga.gov/adopt!

12/10/2026

DHS offices are closed today in observance of Columbus Day. Regular business hours will resume tomorrow, Oct. 13.

Meet Lacie, today’s ! Lacie enjoys going to school and wants to attend college in the future. She loves doing arts and ...
07/10/2026

Meet Lacie, today’s ! Lacie enjoys going to school and wants to attend college in the future. She loves doing arts and crafts, and learning new recipes to cook with her foster parents. Learn more about Lacie and adopting in Georgia at dfcs.ga.gov/adopt!

Eligibility fraud happens when a SNAP applicant or recipient intentionally provides false information about their financ...
06/10/2026

Eligibility fraud happens when a SNAP applicant or recipient intentionally provides false information about their financial or household situation to receive SNAP benefits they are not entitled to. Violations may result in program disqualification, financial penalties, and/or criminal prosecution.

Meet Kalvin, Kendrick, and Olivia! Kalvin is the oldest, a future firefighter who loves making art, playing sports, and ...
30/09/2026

Meet Kalvin, Kendrick, and Olivia! Kalvin is the oldest, a future firefighter who loves making art, playing sports, and taking care of his younger siblings. Kendrick enjoys cooking and watching Spider-Man. Olivia likes listening to music, watching Paw Patrol, and spending time outside with her brothers. Learn more about these siblings and how to adopt in Georgia at dfcs.ga.gov/adopt!

Each September, DHS recognizes National Kinship Care Month – a time to celebrate the grandparents, relatives, and close ...
24/09/2026

Each September, DHS recognizes National Kinship Care Month – a time to celebrate the grandparents, relatives, and close family friends who provide a stable, loving home while a child’s parents are working toward reunification. Read our latest Spotlight to learn more about kinship care and our 2026 Kinship Caregiver of the Year award winners. dhs.georgia.gov/spotlight/2026-09-24/dhs-celebrates-2026-kinship-caregiver-year-award-winners

Meet Kaliyah, today’s ! Kaliyah is outgoing and loves board games, dancing, and playing outside. She also enjoys spendi...
23/09/2026

Meet Kaliyah, today’s ! Kaliyah is outgoing and loves board games, dancing, and playing outside. She also enjoys spending time with her peers at school. Learn more about Kaliyah and how to adopt in Georgia at dfcs.ga.gov/adopt!

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Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

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+18774234746

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