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Welcome to the Georgia Department of Human Services - 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 following divisions/offices:

Aging Services, Division of

Child Support Services, Divison of

Family and Children Services, Division of

Residential Child Care, Office of

DHS FY12A & FY13 Joint Appropriations Committee Presentation, January 19, 2012.


Apply Online for Foodstamps

COMPASS is a new way to access services offered by the Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) without having to leave the comfort of your home. The website www.compass.ga.gov serves as a single point of entry for a wide range of programs.

View Your New Food Stamp Distribution Date



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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State Seeks Georgians 100 Years and Older - 04/16/12

April 16, 2012 - ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is searching for Georgians who will turn 100 or older in 2012. On their birthdays, DHS’ Division of Aging Services will honor these centenarians -- people who have lived for 100 or more years -- with a certificate of recognition and a thank you for their contributions to Georgia’s families and communiti

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04/05/12 Aging Event Helps Faith-Based Volunteers Reduce Risk
01/25/12 DHS' Child Support Services Kicks Off Annual Bearable Hugs Campaign
12/21/11 Problem Solving Court Program Now Available in Ellijay