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If you need a state service but don't know which state agency or person to call for help, dial 1.800.georgia (1.800.436.7442) for immediate assistance. In the Atlanta area, the number is 678.georgia (678.436.7442). Agents are on duty Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm (closed on state holidays).

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Welcome to DHS

DHS is the new structure of the former Georgia Department of Human Resources. Our mission is to provide Georgia with customer-focused human services that promote child and adult protection, child welfare, stronger families and self-sufficiency. DHS includes the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) the Division of Aging Services (DAS), the Office of Child Support Services (OCSS), the Office of Residential Child Care (RCC) and support offices.

View DHS 2010-2011 Budget Proposal

Please review and respond to this presentation of the DHS SFY2010 (amended) and SFY2011 budget proposal. Click on the link below to access and comment on the presentation.
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DHS Feature News

ORCC: New Office, Same Work
In July 2009, the Georgia Department of Human Resources (DHR) was transformed into the Department of Human Services (DHS) with an intensified focus on the state’s children, older adults and families. The Office of Regulatory Services (ORS), once a part of DHR, transitioned portions of its work (Adult Long-Term Care and Hospital Health Care) to the Department of Community Health (DCH). More »

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2010 Legislative Proposals

DHS has made its 2010 legislative proposals. Click on the links below to access and comment on the proposals.
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Joint Appropriations Committee Presentation

Guide to Services

If you have been laid off and are in need of assistance with food, health care or other types of social services, see this guide.

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Learn about child welfare, child and adult protection, services for older Georgians and more on our video page. View videos »

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Tax forms help georgians donate to elders and youth - 02/08/10

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.

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01/20/10 Workshop will show public how to obtain stimulus funds
01/15/10 DHS board to meet Wednesday January 20th
01/15/10 Georgia fatherhood program to host Dekalb county career fair
01/13/10 Child support services kicks off bearable hugs for Georgia’s children campaign