June 2012 - Atlanta GA
May 23, 2012 - ATLANTA - It’s that time of year again. With the temperature rising and summer right around the corner, many will start flocking to the pool to beat the heat. But not so fast! There are a few water safety guidelines that should be taken into consideration to help keep Georgia's children from becoming a statistic.
April 16, 2012 - ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is searching for Georgians who will turn 100 or older in 2012. On their birthdays, DHS’ Division of Aging Services will honor these centenarians -- people who have lived for 100 or more years -- with a certificate of recognition and a thank you for their contributions to Georgia’s families and communiti
April 5, 2012 - ATLANTA – On April 24, the National Nonprofit Risk Management Center will headline a free, full-day workshop titled “Safer Senior Ministry Projects: Risk Management for Faith-Based Volunteers.” The Georgia Department of Human Services’ (DHS), Division of Aging Services will host the statewide event at the Methodist Home for Children and Youth in Macon, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The first 100 people to register will receive a complimentary volunteer management book.
January 25, 2012 - ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Human Services’ (DHS), Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) is collecting teddy bears and other stuffed animals for children as part of their annual Bearable Hugs for Georgia’s Children campaign. The toys will be given to children receiving care at pediatric facilities, women’s shelters, law enforcement agencies and other children’s organizations throughout Georgia.
January 12, 2012 - ATLANTA – Alka Aneja, M.D., a board certified adult and adolescent psychiatrist, has been named Medical Director of the Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS). In this role she will be responsible for providing medical direction and clinical oversight of reviews for cases handled by the Department. She most recently served as an Assistant Professor at John Hopkins University School of Medicine for the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
December 21, 2011 - ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) is announcing the availability of the Problem Solving Court program (PSC) in Ellijay to assist non-custodial parents with meeting their child support obligations. PSC provides an alternative to incarceration for failing to meet child support obligations by addressing underlying issues and barriers that cause non-custodial parents to become chronic non-payers of child support.
October 24, 2011 - ATLANTA – Americans now have seven full weeks, starting October 15, to select new Medicare plans or choose to stay with current coverage. During this year’s Medicare open enrollment period, which ends December 7, the Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Aging Services and the state’s Area Agencies on Aging will offer free one-on-one assistance and community presentations to help Georgians make decisions about Medicare health and prescription drug plans.
October 18, 2011 - SNAP (Food Stamp) recipients will soon experience a change in the timing of their monthly benefit. Starting in November, the State will use a new formula to determine when clients will receive their benefits. Food stamp benefit amounts will not change as a result of this new process and the date will still fall between the 5th and the 14th of each month. Benefits will now be distributed based on the last two digits of the Client ID for the Head of Household.
September 27, 2011 - ATLANTA –The Georgia Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) program recently received three awards for exceptional performance by the U.S. Administration on Aging (AoA) at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. The Georgia SMP earned the Complex Issues Award: Highest Dollar Amount Referred for Further Action, Innovation in Collaboration and Partnership Activities and the Expansion of SMP Program Capacity awards.
September 13, 2011 - ATLANTA – Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) Commissioner Clyde L. Reese, III, Esq. recently announced the appointment of new leadership to key posts within the Department’s Offices of Residential Child Care (ORCC), General Counsel, and Budget and Planning. LaMarva Ivory will serve as Director of ORCC, R. Demetrius Taylor as Director of Budget and Planning, and Rachel King as Deputy General Counsel. "These individuals have consistently demonstrated strong leadership while acting in the best interest of Georgians,” said Reese. “I am confident they will serve the Department well in their new roles.”
August 26, 2011 - ATLANTA – Coping with care giving may be more about what you think than what you do. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Aging Services (DAS) is collaborating with the University of Wisconsin to understand what triggers caregivers’ stress, so that professionals can make caring for a loved one easier.
August 15, 2011 - Most Georgians think that flashlights, duct tape, batteries, and canned goods will get them through an emergency, but these items alone are not enough especially for older adults and people with disabilities who may require additional supplies. Seventy-eight percent of Georgians believe they are adequately prepared to get through 72 hours following an emergency, but studies show that most people have not taken the necessary steps to fully prepare themselves for a large-scale disaster.
June 29, 2011 - ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Family and Child Services (DFCS) will hold a public hearing Thursday, July 14, 2011 to receive comments and feedback on the FY 2012 State Plan for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Block Grant (LIHEAP). The LIHEAP block grant provides assistance with home heating costs, weatherization and other home energy needs for eligible elderly, homebound, and other low-income Georgians.
June 27, 2011 - ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Family and Child Services (DFCS) will hold a public hearing Thursday, July 14, 2011 to receive comments and feedback on the FY 2012 State Plan for the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) program. The CSBG program assists eligible low-income Georgians remove obstacles and provides tools to move towards self-sufficiency.
June 16, 2011 - ATLANTA– Commissioner Clyde L. Reese of the Georgia Department of Human Services issued the following statement addressing the Department of Audits’ recent ARRA Adult Subsidized Employment Report.
June 13, 2011 - ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is supporting the fight against elder abuse by encouraging Georgians to wear purple on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15. A proclamation marking June as Elder Abuse Awareness Month in Georgia was recently signed by Governor Nathan Deal to educate and raise awareness of the warning signs associated with elder abuse.
June 6, 2011 - ATLANTA – More than 260 foster care youth will be honored and recognized for their educational achievements at the19th Annual Celebration of Excellence. The Celebration of Excellence is a statewide graduation event and scholarship program for youth in Georgia’s foster care system who are graduating from high school, GED programs, vocational school or college. The event will be held on Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at 6 p.m. at Georgia State University’s Rialto Center for the Arts.
June 2, 2011- ATLANTA – Elder abuse is one of the most unrecognized and under-reported crimes. In recognition of Elder Abuse Awareness Month, the Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Aging Services is alerting the aging community and Medicare recipients of potential elder abuse through Medicare scams.
May 23, 2011 - ATLANTA – School is out and the children are in. Now that summer is here, there will be more opportunities for children to be left home alone and more worry for parents who wonder if they should leave them without adult supervision. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) urges caution and vigilance when leaving children home alone.
May 18, 2011 - ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is reminding Georgians that the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) benefits are still available in the following counties: Bartow (zip codes 30145, 30171, 30123, 30103), Catoosa, Cherokee, Coweta, Dade, Floyd, Gordon (zip codes 30746 and 30733), Greene, Habersham, Harris, Heard, Lamar, Lumpkin, Meriwether, Monroe, Morgan, Newton, Pickens, Polk, Rabun, Spalding, Troup, Upson, Walker and White. Registration for the D-SNAP program will be available in these counties until Thursday, May 19 at 6 p.m.
May 12, 2011 - ATLANTA (GA) – May is Foster Care Month and the Georgia Department of Human Services’ (DHS), Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) is stepping up their efforts to urge more Georgians to become foster parents. DFCS county offices across the state are sponsoring foster parent appreciation and family activities, information fairs, seminars and training sessions to recruit future foster parents.
May 12, 2011 - ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS), is notifying Catoosa County residents affected by last month’s severe weather of the new location to receive disaster food assistance. The new location will be Catoosa Hall located at 7658 Nashville Street, Ringgold, GA 30736.
May 10, 2011 - ATLANTA– The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) has received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to operate a Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP). This program is designed to provide food stamp benefits to people who might not ordinarily qualify for the food stamp program.
April 28, 2011 - ATLANTA (GA) – To assist foster families impacted by the recent severe weather, the Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Family and Children Services has established an Emergency Hot Line for Foster Families having to relocate.
April 6, 2011 - ATLANTA (GA) – Crimes against older adults and people with disabilities frequently go unrecognized, unreported and unprosecuted, but a new group of statewide agencies aims to change that. The Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Aging Services has joined with eight organizations to create the At-Risk Adult Crime Tactics (ACT) Specialist Certification – a credential for professionals who are mandated by state law to report suspected abuse, neglect and exploitation. The first certification courses will be available statewide in early 2011.
March 29, 2011 - ATLANTA (GA) – The Georgia Department of Human Services’ (DHS) Office of Limited English Proficient and Sensory Impaired Client Services (LEP/SI) has been recognized by the Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University as a Bright Idea recipient.
March 15, 2011 - ATLANTA (GA) – The Board of Human Services will hold its official monthly meeting at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16, 2011, in room 29.250, Two Peachtree Street N.W. in Atlanta.
February 25, 2011 - ATLANTA – The U.S. Administration on Aging announced that Georgia has won the 2011 Excellence in Action award for Outstanding Achievement in Changing Systems by a State. The honor recognizes the Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Aging Services for developing programs that improve services and support for older adults and people with disabilities.
January 2011 - ATLANTA (GA) – The Board of Human Services will hold its official monthly meeting at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, January 19, 2011, in room 29.250, Two Peachtree Street N.W. in Atlanta.
January 2011 - ATLANTA (GA) — Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS)—a Top 10 private cancer practice in the U.S.—collected 3,530 new and nearly bags during the ninth annual Totes 2 Tots suitcase drive for foster children. The event was held Friday, January 21, at 22 GCS offices across the state.
January 2011 - ATLANTA (GA) – The Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) and the Fatherhood Program are collecting teddy bears and other stuffed animals for children as part of their “Bearable Hugs for Georgia’s Children” campaign. The toys will be given to children receiving care at pediatric facilities throughout Georgia, women’s shelters, law enforcement agencies and other children’s organizations.
December 2010 - ATLANTA (GA) – The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy (FFCL) have teamed up to give one of the most life changing gifts there is to give – the gift of reading.
November 5, 2010 - ATLANTA (GA) – The Board of Human Services will hold its official monthly meeting at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 10, 2010, in room 29.250, Two Peachtree Street N.W. in Atlanta.
November 2010 - ATLANTA, (GA) – As the colder months approach, the Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) will once again help Georgians struggling to keep up with the cost of heating their homes. DHS’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) has received approximately $41.1 million dollars in federal funds to assist low-income, elderly and disabled Georgians with their heating bills.
November 2010 - ATLANTA (GA) – The Department of Human Services urges older adults to be on the alert for misleading post cards titled “Important: Projected Medicare Changes.” The cards are sent on behalf of insurance salespeople and are not endorsed by Medicare.
November 2010 - ATLANTA (GA) – On Tuesday, December 14, 2010, the Georgia Fatherhood Program, part of the Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Child Support Services (DCSS), will sponsor a career fair to provide new career opportunities. The career fair will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the St. Pius X Resource Center, 705 E. Anderson Street, Savannah, Georgia and is open to the public. Attendees are asked to dress professionally and be prepared to interview immediately on site.
November 2010 - Please note date changed for December: ATLANTA (GA) – The Board of Human Services will hold its official monthly meeting at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 15, 2010, in room 29.250, Two Peachtree Street N.W. in Atlanta.
October 13, 2010 - ATLANTA (GA) – The GeorgiaCares State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) is helping Medicare recipients make informed decisions about which prescription drug and Advantage plan options are best for them. Beginning on October 15, consumers can compare available plans by visiting www.Medicare.gov. They may also call GeorgiaCares toll-free at 1-800-669-8387 for personalized assistance.
October 13, 2010 - ATLANTA (GA) – Public hearings to get consumer input for the Division of Aging Services (DAS) 2011 State Plan renewal will be held statewide from October 6 to November 18.
September 20, 2010 - ATLANTA (GA) – The Department of Human Services invites community service agencies to apply now to host a wage-subsidized older worker through the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP).
September 10, 2010 - ATLANTA (GA) – The Board of Human Services will hold its official monthly meeting at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, September 15, 2010, in room 29.250, Two Peachtree Street N.W. in Atlanta.
July 21, 2010 - ATLANTA (GA) – The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) announces the selection of attorney Melanie S. McNeil to serve as Georgia’s new Long-Term Care Ombudsman. She will lead a statewide group of local ombudsmen who partner with trained volunteers to help resolve residents’ quality-of-life concerns in long-term care settings such as skilled nursing facilities, personal care homes, and intermediate care facilities.
July 19, 2010 - ATLANTA (GA) – The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) encourages those who are behind on their child support payments to take advantage of the annual Back to School Settlement Day event. Settlement Day gives non-custodial parents an opportunity to make a payment on past due balances before the school year begins. The goal of the Back to School Settlement Day is to help children reach their full potential in school by having the financial support they need.
July 19, 2010 - ATLANTA (GA) – On Wednesday, July 28, 2010, the Georgia Fatherhood Program, part of the Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Child Support Services (DCSS), will sponsor a career fair to provide new career opportunities. The career fair will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the National Guard Amory, 2200 Cypress Street, Valdosta, Georgia. Attendees are asked to dress professionally and be prepared to interview immediately on site.
July 8, 2010 - ATLANTA (GA) The Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) will save taxpayers’ money in more ways than one this summer as Georgia and Tennessee team up on the nation’s first Federally funded, double-state Medicare outreach initiative. The program educates people to prevent and report healthcare fraud, error, and abuse.
June 25, 2010 - ATLANTA (GA) – On Wednesday, June 30, 2010, the Georgia Fatherhood Program, part of the Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Child Support Services (DCSS), will sponsor a career fair to provide new career opportunities. The career fair will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, 1931 Old Broad Street, Athens, Georgia. Attendees are asked to dress professionally and be prepared to interview immediately on site.
June 18, 2010 - ATLANTA (GA) – People who receive Medicare should be on the alert for scam artists, warns the Georgia Department of Human Services Division of Aging Services.
June 15, 2010 - ATLANTA (GA) – The Board of Human Services will hold its official monthly meeting at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 16, 2010, in room 29.250, Two Peachtree Street N.W. in Atlanta.
June 11, 2010 - ATLANTA (GA) – One out of every nine Americans experiences elder abuse, yet few know how to recognize an epidemic that may affect an estimated 176,000 older Georgians per year. On June 15th, the Department of Human Services Division of Aging Services urges Georgians to observe World Elder Abuse Awareness Day by learning to spot and report abuse.
June 11, 2010 - ATLANTA (GA) – The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is holding its final stimulus workshop on Thursday, June 17, 2010 at the Convention Center in Macon, Georgia. The public is invited to attend and learn how to obtain access to federal stimulus funds.
May 18, 2010 - ATLANTA (GA) – The Board of Human Services will hold its official monthly meeting at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 19, 2010, in room 29.250, Two Peachtree Street N.W. in Atlanta.
May 14, 2010 - ATLANTA (GA) – The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is holding its final stimulus workshop on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at the Bibb County DFCS Office in Macon, Georgia. The public is invited to attend and learn how to obtain access to federal stimulus funds.
May 10, 2010 - ATLANTA (GA) – The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) will recognize Older Americans Month with free health screenings, printed materials, and give-away items at a senior information fair on May 12 in downtown Atlanta. The event will be held 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., in the DHS lobby at 2 Peachtree Street, NW, near the Five Points Marta station.
April 27, 2010 - ATLANTA (GA) – The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is holding its eighth stimulus workshop on Saturday, May 1, 2010 at the Savannah Civic Center in Savannah, Georgia. The public is invited to attend and learn how to obtain access to federal stimulus funds.
April 19, 2010 - ATLANTA (GA) – The Board of Human Services will hold its official monthly meeting at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 21, 2010, in room 29.250, Two Peachtree Street N.W. in Atlanta.
April 15, 2010 - ATLANTA (GA) – Senate Resolution 1240 recognizes April 2010 as Criminal Justice: Second Chance/Re-Entry Month at the state capitol. The resolution was sponsored by Senator Donzella James (D), College Park.
March 22, 2010 - ATLANTA (GA) – The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is holding its fifth stimulus workshop on Monday, March 29, 2010 at the Victory For The World Church in Stone Mountain, Georgia. The public is invited to attend and learn how to obtain access to federal stimulus funds.
March 18, 2010 - ATLANTA (GA) – The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is holding its fifth stimulus workshop on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at the Gordon Street Education Center in Jefferson, Georgia. The public is invited to attend and learn how to obtain access to federal stimulus funds.
March 15, 2010 - ATLANTA (GA) – The Board of Human Services will hold its official monthly meeting at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 17, 2010, in room 29.250, Two Peachtree Street N.W. in Atlanta.
March 9, 2010 - ATLANTA (GA) – On Wednesday, March 10, 2010, the Georgia Fatherhood Program, part of the Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Child Support Services (DCSS), will sponsor a career fair to provide new career opportunities. The career fair will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Byron Municipal Complex, 401 Main Street, Byron, Georgia. Attendees are asked to dress professionally and be prepared to interview immediately on site.
February 23, 2010 - ATLANTA (GA) – The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is holding its third stimulus workshop Thursday, February 25, 2010 at Luther Judson Price Middle School in Atlanta, Georgia. The public is invited to attend and learn how to obtain access to federal stimulus funds.
February 17, 2010 - ATLANTA (GA) – The Board of Human Services will hold its official monthly meeting at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, February 17, 2010, in room 29.250, Two Peachtree Street N.W. in Atlanta.
February 16, 2010 - ATLANTA (GA) –The Department of Human Services Division of Aging Services is urging older adults to be vigilant over the next few months to avoid criminals who are masquerading as legitimate Census Bureau workers. Cyber-criminals and scam artists are looking for any available opportunity to steal money and personal information. With the 2010 U.S. Census process beginning, these criminals are taking advantage of the census-taking event to separate older adults from personal information that thieves can use to empty bank accounts.
February 8, 2010 - ATLANTA (GA) – It takes just five seconds for taxpayers to deliver a hot meal, give a ride, or nurture a child by donating to the Georgia Fund for Children and Elderly on 2009 tax forms. Donations are tax-deductable, and every dollar supports meal deliveries for homebound elders, transportation to senior centers and doctors’ appointments, and grant programs to serve children with special health, educational, and emotional needs.
January 2010 - ATLANTA (GA)
January 19, 2010 -ATLANTA (GA) – The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is holding its third stimulus workshop Saturday, January 23, 2010 at Howard B. Stroud Elementary School in Athens, Georgia. The public is invited to attend and learn how to obtain access to federal stimulus funds.
January 15, 2010 - ATLANTA (GA) – On Friday, January 22, 2010, the Georgia Fatherhood Program, part of the Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Child Support Services (DCSS), will sponsor a career fair to provide new career opportunities. The career fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at DeKalb Technical College Conference Center, 495 N. Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston, Georgia. Attendees are asked to dress professionally and be prepared to interview immediately on site.
January 12, 2010 - ATLANTA (GA) – The Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) and the Fatherhood Program are collecting teddy bears and other stuffed animals for children as part of their “Bearable Hugs for Georgia’s Children” campaign. The toys will be given to children receiving care at pediatric facilities throughout Georgia, women’s shelters, law enforcement agencies and other children’s organizations.
December 7, 2009 - ATLANTA (GA) – The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is holding its second stimulus workshop Thursday, December 10, 2009, at Salem Bible Church East in Lithonia, Georgia. The public is invited to attend and learn how to obtain access to federal stimulus funds.
December 7, 2009 - ATLANTA (GA) – The Board of Human Services will hold its official monthly meeting at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 9, 2009, in room 29.250, Two Peachtree Street N.W. in Atlanta.
December 2, 2009 - ATLANTA (GA) – The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) encourages those who are behind on their child support payments to take advantage of the annual Settlement Day event. Settlement Day gives non-custodial parents an opportunity to make a payment on past due balances during the holiday season. The goal of Settlement Day is to ensure that children have financial support especially during the holiday season.
November 16, 2009 - ATLANTA (GA) – The Board of Human Services will hold its official monthly meeting at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, in room 29.250, Two Peachtree Street N.W. in Atlanta.
November 10, 2009 -
ATLANTA (GA) – The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is holding a stimulus workshop on Thursday, November 12, 2009, at Salem Bible Church in Atlanta, Georgia. The public is invited to attend and learn how to obtain access to federal stimulus funds.
October 30, 2009 - ATLANTA (GA) – There are nearly 120,000 Georgians suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, and that number is expected to rise to 160,000 by the year 2025. November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and the Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Aging Services (DAS) encourages Georgians to know the warning signs of Alzheimer’s so they can get treatment as soon as possible.
October 20, 2009 - ATLANTA (GA) – The Board of Human Services will hold its official monthly meeting at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2009, in room 29.250, Two Peachtree Street N.W. in Atlanta.
October 14, 2009 - ATLANTA (GA) – The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) will hold a public budget hearing regarding budget proposals for state fiscal years 2010 and 2011 on Thursday, October 15, 2009, in Macon, Georgia.
October 5, 2009 - ATLANTA (GA) – The next generation of human services in Georgia will be the focus of Human Services Day on Thursday, October 8, 2009, at the Georgia State Capitol. The celebration, scheduled for 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the Mezzanine Floor of the Capitol’s South Wing, marks the first 100 days of the new Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS). DHS was formed in July 2009 after Governor Sonny Perdue reorganized the former Georgia Department of Human Resources.
September 18, 2009 - ATLANTA (GA) – On Wednesday, September 30, 2009, the Georgia Fatherhood Program, a division of the Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) Office of Child Support Services (OCSS), will sponsor a career fair to provide new career opportunities. The career fair, which is open to all job seekers, will be held at the Goodwill of North Georgia located at 1502 Pleasant Hill Road in Duluth, Georgia, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attendees are asked to dress professionally and be prepared to interview immediately on site.
September 14, 2009 - ATLANTA (GA) – The Board of Human Services will hold its official monthly meeting at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2009, in room 29.250, Two Peachtree Street N.W. in Atlanta.
September 11, 2009 - ATLANTA (GA) – The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) was recently named among the Best Employers for Workers Over 50 by AARP. The agency demonstrated exemplary practices for recruiting, retaining and promoting older workers.
September 11, 2009 - ATLANTA (GA) – The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Aging Services (DAS) is only one step away from winning Georgia’s highest award for organizational performance excellence.
August 28, 2009 - ATLANTA (GA) – As the Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) prepares to close operations on state-mandated furlough days, critical human services like child welfare and adult protective services will still be available throughout Georgia during the scheduled closings.
August 25, 2009 - ATLANTA (GA) – The Board of the Department of Human Services will hold a Special Call Meeting on Thursday, August 27, at 3 p.m. to vote on the proposed Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) fiscal year 2010 amended budget and the fiscal year 2011 budget. The budgets will be submitted to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget (OPB) on September 1, 2009.
August 20, 2009 - ATLANTA (GA) – The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) Office of Child Support Services (OCSS) has nearly doubled the number of child support agents in response to an increased demand for services. OCSS recently added 21 new agents to the state’s Fatherhood Program as the number of non-custodial parents receiving unemployment benefits has quadrupled since 2008. The agents will help non-custodial parents who face various economic barriers find jobs so they can pay child support.
August 17, 2009 - ATLANTA (GA) – The Board of the Department of Human Services will hold its first official monthly meeting at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, August 19, 2009, in room 29.250, Two Peachtree Street N.W. in Atlanta.
August 14, 2009 - ATLANTA (GA) – Results from a study on the impact of a Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Aging Services (DAS) nutritional wellness program reveals older Georgians are staying in their own homes longer before having to enter a nursing home.
July 1, 2009 – As of July 1, 2009, the Georgia Department of Human Resources (DHR) began serving Georgians as the Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS).
June 22, 2009 – The Georgia Department of Human Resources (DHR) Division of Public Health (DPH) urges citizens across Georgia to get tested for HIV on June 27 - National HIV Testing Day (NHTD).
June 12, 2009 – The Georgia Department of Human Resources (DHR) is pleased to announce that the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) will hold its annual public comment beginning June 20.
June 12, 2009 – The Board of Human Resources will hold its official monthly meeting at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2009, in room 29.250, Two Peachtree Street N.W. in Atlanta.
June 11, 2009 – Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the novel H1N1 outbreak a global pandemic. The WHO level is based on regional spread of the disease and not on the severity of the novel virus. Research has shown the virus can affect people of different backgrounds but if treated promptly patients can recover.
June 4, 2009 - The Georgia Department of Human Resources (DHR) Division of Aging Services (DAS) encourages Georgians to wear purple on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15. People worldwide will be wearing purple to show that elder abuse is a global problem. The annual observation recognizes, honors and raises awareness of disabled adults and persons 65 and older who suffer in silence because of abuse, neglect or exploitation.
May 20, 2009 - The Georgia Department of Human Resources, Division of Public Health announced today that the number of confirmed human cases of novel H1N1 virus in the state has increased to 27 with the addition of two cases that were tested in North Carolina.
May 15, 2009 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today awarded validation to the Georgia Public Health Lab (GPHL) to perform novel H1N1 virus confirmatory testing. This means that the Georgia Public Health Lab has been able to quickly test and confirm all the probable samples in their facility.
May 11, 2009 – There is a growing population of older adults in Georgia and throughout the nation who have a wealth of experience and knowledge who deserve our recognition and respect. A good time to show these individuals how much we care is during National Older Americans Month in May. This year’s theme is “Living Today for a Better Tomorrow.”
May 11, 2009 – Recent rainfall has prompted the Georgia Department of Human Resources (DHR) Division of Public Health (DPH) to remind residents about the importance of emptying standing water to minimize mosquito activity. The standing water that persists after downpours of rain provides additional places for mosquitoes to breed and may cause mosquito eggs to hatch that have laid dormant for months or even years.
May 5, 2009 – The Department of Human Resources (DHR), Division of Public Health (GDPH) has adopted newly released federal guidance regarding schools and childcare closures as it relates to the novel H1N1 influenza virus.
May 4, 2009 – The Department of Human Resources, Division of Public Health and officials of Eagle's Landing Christian Academy in Henry County have agreed to follow current federal recommendations on H1N1 probable cases, and will temporarily suspend all classes until the CDC confirms the status of a student who has become ill.