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Need Help? Call 1.800.georgia
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 2011A - 2012 Budget Proposal
DHS has presented its budget proposal to the DHS Board for FY2011 (Amended) and FY 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.
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.
View DHS videos
Learn about child welfare, child and adult protection, services for older Georgians and more on our video page. View videos »
News Releases
DHS assistant commissioner resigns for new role - 08/27/10
August 27, 2010 - ATLANTA – Mark Washington, Assistant Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Human Services’ (DHS) and director of the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) has resigned from his position effective September 24, 2010. Washington has accepted the position as the Chief Operating Officer for FaithBridge Foster Care Inc., a non-profit family services agency based in Alpharetta.
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