Georgia extends deadline for SNAP recipients to report food lost in Hurricane Michael
October 18, 2018
ATLANTA – Georgia residents who receive food stamps now have additional time to report food lost due to power outages during Hurricane Michael.
Press Releases
DFCS Director assesses storm’s impact on Food Stamps
October 16, 2018
Tom Rawlings, interim director of the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services, will meet with the media after touring Southwest Georgia to assess the impact of Hurricane Michael on recipients of Food Stamps and other benefits.
DFCS issues monthly food stamp benefits early to support residents affected by Hurricane Michael
October 14, 2018
ATLANTA – In an effort to help ease the burden of purchasing food for low-income families affected by Hurricane Michael, the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) has released the October allotment of food stamp benefits to a
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program will open Nov. 1
October 5, 2018
ATLANTA — The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), administered by the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services, will be available Nov. 1, 2018.
DFCS reunites children with mother across borders
October 3, 2018
ATLANTA – Three children are back with their mother, and a fourth will be reunited with her after recovering from an emergency treatment for appendicitis, thanks to efforts by the Division of Family and Children Services in collaborati
GEEARS and State Partners Launch Build My Brain Course
October 2, 2018
Atlanta, GA - GEEARS: Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students announced today the launch of Build My Brain, a cross-disciplinary online course focused on the science and importance of early childhood development.
Registration period extended for Senior Hunger Summit in Columbus
September 28, 2018
ATLANTA – Department of Human Services (DHS) Commissioner Robyn A. Crittenden has extended the registration deadline for Georgia’s third annual Senior Hunger Summit to Oct. 8. The summit will be Oct. 16-17 in Columbus.
Georgia organizations spotlighted by state initiative
September 24, 2018
ATLANTA – A novel state initiative selected several organizations across the state for added support for their efforts to keep children safe, strengthen families, and spur community engagement.
‘Start Right’: DHS teams with Georgia Public Libraries Saturday in statewide celebration of education, community spirit and service
September 14, 2018
ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) and Georgia’s public libraries are ready to help students stay the course this school year.
Expo provides wide range of resources for local families
September 5, 2018
ATLANTA – Local families in need of assistance will soon have an opportunity to meet face to face with human service providers who specialize in workforce development, financial literacy, employment and education.