Public Notices
Public Hearing Regarding Amendment to Division of Aging Services State Plan
March 17, 2025 | 2-4 p.m.
Sonna Singleton Gregory Senior Center
3215 Anvil Block Road
Ellenwood, GA 30294
Pursuant to federal regulations issued in 2024, the Georgia Department of Human Services' Division of Aging Services (DAS) must submit an amendment to the 2024-2027 Georgia State Plan on Aging. A draft of the amendment to the Georgia State Plan is being published for public comment and input. This draft amendment will be available on the DHS website during the month of March with instructions for public commentary.
Public comment time period: March 1, 2025, through March 31, 2025
Public comments can be submitted here.
Public hearing: A public hearing will be held on March 17, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Sonna Singleton Gregory Senior Center, 3215 Anvil Block Road, Ellenwood, GA 30294.
DAS
State Plan 2024-2027 Annotated for Amendment
Attachment
B Responses
DFCS State Plan for Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 | 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Meeting Location: Virtual
The Georgia Department of Human Services' Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) will hold a virtual public hearing in June. The purpose of this upcoming meeting is to formally review the FY 2025 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) State Plan.
The CSBG program supports activities that help eligible low-income Georgians to alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty in communities. A range of services are made available to assist participants with obtaining education, training, employment, transportation, proper nutrition, housing and referrals to partnering agencies.
The plan outlines eligibility requirements and activities to be implemented for the targeted population. Copies of the draft plan are available for review on the DFCS website, and the local Community Action Agencies throughout the State.
Comments regarding the plan can be sent to:
The Division of Family and Children Services, Office of Family Independence, Community Services Block Grant Unit, at 47 Trinity Avenue, SW, Atlanta, GA 30334. All input must be received by July 26, 2024. Those who are unable to attend the virtual hearing but wish to make oral comments on the plan may call the CSBG Program at 404-657-3426.
Documents for review: FY2025 Draft CSBG State Plan
DFCS State Plan for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 | 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Meeting Location: Virtual
The Georgia Department of Human Services' Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) will hold a virtual public hearing in June. The purpose of this upcoming meeting is to formally review the FY 2025 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) State Plan.
Funded by the federal government and administered by DFCS, the Energy Assistance Program helps low-income Georgians with home heating costs, weatherization, and other home energy needs.
The plan outlines eligibility requirements and benefit payment schedules for the distribution of client benefits. Copies of the draft plan are available for review on the DFCS website, and the local Community Action Agencies throughout the State.
Comments regarding the plan can be sent to:
The Division of Family and Children Services, Office of Family Independence, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Unit, at 47 Trinity Avenue, SW, Atlanta, GA 30334. All input must be received by July 26, 2024. Those who are unable to attend the virtual hearing but wish to make oral comments on the plan may call the LIHEAP Program at 404-657-3426.
Documents for review: FY2025 Draft LIHEAP State Plan
Public Hearing Regarding Senior Community Service Employment Program State Plan
April 24, 2024 | 9-11 a.m.
135 Hoyt Street
Athens, GA 30601
United States
Notice of intended action of submission of 4-year Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) State Plan to the U.S. Department of Labor for approval. SCSEP is Title V of the Older Americans Act and provides subsidized job training opportunities for older persons seeking to enter or re-enter the workforce..
Public Comment Time Period: April 15, 2024 through May 15, 2024.
Public Comments can be submitted as listed in the attached Notice.
Public Hearing: A public hearing will be held on April 24, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at Athens Community Council on Aging, 135 Hoyt Street, Athens, GA 30601
Please send completed public comments to Allison Bernal at [email protected].
Georgia SCSEP State plan 2024-2027 Final Draft for Public Comment
Public Comment Form - Georgia SCSEP State Plan 2024-2027
DFCS State Plan for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Tuesday, June 27, 2023 | 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Meeting Location: Virtual
Comments regarding the plan can be emailed to [email protected] or sent to:
Division of Family & Children Services, Office of Family Independence
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Unit
47 Trinity Avenue, SW
Atlanta, GA 30334
All input must be received by July 27, 2023. Those who are unable to attend the virtual hearing but wish to make oral comments on the plan may call the LIHEAP Program at 404-657-3426 weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Please leave a message if you call outside of business hours.
Documents for review:
FY
2024 Draft LIHEAP State Plan
DFCS State Plan for Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)
Tuesday, June 27, 2023 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Meeting Location: Virtual
Comments regarding the plan can be emailed to [email protected] or sent to:
Division of Family & Children Services, Office of Family Independence
Community Services Block Grant Unit
47 Trinity Avenue, SW
Atlanta, GA 30334
All input must be received by July 27, 2023. Those who are unable to attend the virtual hearing but wish to make oral comments on the plan may call the CSBG Program at 404-657-3426 weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Please leave a message if you call outside of business hours.
Documents for review:
Georgia TANF State Plan Renewal 2023
The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) has posted the TANF State Plan Renewal 2023 for public viewing.
Georgia is offering the public the opportunity to send comments on the TANF State Plan Renewal 2023 via email at [email protected]. The comment period ends on December 15, 2022.
To access the report, please click here:
DFCS TANF Caseload Reduction Credit (CRC) Report
The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) has posted the TANF Caseload Reduction Credit (CRC) Report (ACF 202) for public viewing. The ACF Form 202 is required by states that are reporting caseload reduction information for fiscal year 2023.
Georgia is offering the public the opportunity to comment on the estimates and methodologies used to complete the caseload reduction credit report via email to [email protected]. The comment period ends on December 15, 2022.
To access the report, please click here:
DFCS State Plan for Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)
Wednesday, June 29, 2022 | 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Meeting Location: Virtual
Comments regarding the plan can be emailed to [email protected] or sent to:
Division of Family & Children Services, Office of Family Independence
Community Services Block Grant Unit
2 Peachtree Street NW, Suite 21-276
Atlanta, GA 30303
All input must be received by July 31, 2022. Those who are unable to attend the virtual hearing but wish to make oral comments on the plan may call the CSBG Program at 404-657-3426 weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Please leave a message if you call outside of business hours.
Documents for review:
DFCS State Plan for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Wednesday, June 29, 2022 | 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Meeting Location: Virtual
Comments regarding the plan can be emailed to [email protected] or sent to:
Division of Family & Children Services, Office of Family Independence
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Unit
2 Peachtree Street, NW, Suite 21-276
Atlanta, GA 30303
All input must be received by July 31, 2022. Those who are unable to attend the virtual hearing but wish to make oral comments on the plan may call the LIHEAP Program at 404-657-3426 weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Please leave a message if you call outside of business hours.
Documents for review: