About

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

DHS formed in July 2009 as part of the reorganization of the former Georgia Department of Human Resources, which had served Georgia since 1972.

The department employs approximately 8,912 people, with an annual budget of $1.89 billion in State Fiscal Year 2021. DHS comprises three divisions – Aging Services, Child Support Services and Family & Children Services. 

To find your local Area Agency on Aging, please visit aging.georgia.gov/locations.

To find your local Division of Child Support Services office, please visit childsupport.georgia.gov/locations.

To find your local Division of Family & Children Services office, please visit dfcs.georgia.gov/locations.