Georgia Department of Human Services

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The Georgia Department of Human Services delivers a wide range of human services designed to promote self-sufficiency, safety and well-being for all Georgians.

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DHS Spotlight

January 10, 2022

Volunteer with DHS on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Help make a difference in your community with a day “on” instead of “off.”

Promo for Fatherhood Conversation events

January 04, 2022

Fatherhood Conversations return in 2022 – join DCSS to learn about resources and to address your child support questions and concerns

The first virtual event is on Jan. 18.

Volunteers sort gifts for the Clark's Christmas Kids program

December 21, 2021

Thanks for ensuring Georgia’s children in foster care have a memorable Christmas!

Your donations helped provide more than 25,500 gifts.

Previous Spotlights

Press Releases

December 15, 2021

Georgians Provide Gifts for Over 8,500 Children in Foster Care

The Clark's Christmas Kids program annually provides gifts for children in foster care based on their personalized wish lists.

December 14, 2021

Commissioner Broce Announces New Deputy Commissioner, State Programs & Human Resources

Breanna Thomas, who has served as the Department’s Assistant Deputy Commissioner for Operations since October, has been named Deputy Commissioner of State Programs & Human Resources.

November 17, 2021

Adoption-matching pilot launches in Georgia

Innovative technology connects families with children waiting for adoption.

January 18

Fatherhood Conversation - Vidalia, Georgia
January 27

4th Annual Human Trafficking Summit
February 9

DHS Board of Human Services Meeting

All Events

The annual report highlights major initiatives that took place during SFY 2021.

View the Annual Report

COVID-19 Prevention Efforts

Effective March 23 at 8 a.m., DHS customers should use self-service options as primary means to conduct business with DHS. In-person services will be provided by appointment only.

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