Georgia Division of Family & Children Services

DFCS is hiring! To find out how you can serve your community by joining our team today, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/dhsgeorgia

There are many children living with special needs who are waiting for their forever family. Consider providing a loving home to a child in need by becoming a foster or adoptive parent. Fill out an inquiry form at http://fostergeorgia.com/inquiry-form/ to learn more.

Please take a moment to nominate a case manager for the 2021 Chief Justice P. Harris Hines Child Advocacy Award. It is always good to recognize the best and brightest in our state's child welfare field! https://georgiacourts.gov/j4c/

When a child shows sudden changes in behavior or school performance, it could possibly be a sign of abuse or neglect. If you suspect that a child is being abused or neglected, please call DFCS Child Protective Services at 1-855-422-4453 to make a report.

Calling all provider organizations serving children and families, please take a moment to complete this survey to help us better understand the array of prevention services statewide, identify gaps & inform the selection of services to be funded by Family First. https://www.blueprintfamilyfirst.org/assessment

Thousands of teenagers across the country are at risk of aging out of the foster care system without permanent families or a sense of belonging. If you or someone you know is interested in adopting a teen, call 877-210-KIDS or visit http://itsmyturnnow.dhs.ga.gov

DFCS Secret Santa Program/ Clark Howard's Christmas Kids is going virtual! Watch a short message from Clark on how you can help make the holidays a little better for children and youth in Georgia's foster care system! https://youtu.be/jgNMblAwYTo

The Division of Child Support Services provides alternatives to license suspension for parents who experience barriers to making payments. Learn about these services and more by attending the DCSS Fatherhood Conversation tonight at 6 p.m. on Zoom! https://fb.me/e/57J3HgKRk

Join Director Tom Rawlings and DFCS leaders at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12 for an update on the federal Family First Prevention Services Act and the vision guiding our work in building stronger families for a stronger Georgia. Register today at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-state-of-family-first-beca

P-SNAP benefits for November will be issued according to this schedule.

This time of year offers opportunities for the board and members of the public to get involved in supporting children in foster care that are in need of a forever home. Learn how to get involved by attending our virtual DFCS State Advisory Board meeting tomorrow at 10 a.m. https://fb.me/e/3lZYL1vOL

Celebrate growing, adoptive families, and learn how DFCS is integrating youth voices! https://dhs.georgia.gov//engage-youth-listen-and-learn-dur

During National Adoption Month, DFCS is highlighting ways to engage youth voices in permanency planning. Read how at https://dfcs.georgia.gov//national-adoption-month-highligh #NationalAdoptionMonth #YouthVoice

Did you miss this week's Wednesday's Child? Meet Phillip! https://youtu.be/sqliLGYHszQ For more information about Phillip call 877.210.KIDS!

Child Support Services is answering your questions during our Fatherhood Conversation webinar at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10 via Zoom. Join us for an interactive Q&A session from the comfort of your home and learn about our services and programs. https://fb.me/e/57J3HgKRk

Join an amazing team and make a difference in your community, by becoming our next social services supervisor in Chatham County. In this role, you will be supervising professional staff and will be accountable for program outcomes. To apply visit https://bit.ly/2Gu2NRt.

As your child reaches adolescence, you will begin to work with him or her to develop a plan for the transition to adulthood. Join our Adult transition planning for teens with special needs webinar tonight at 7 p.m., to gain knowledge and learn strategies on how to successfully transition your teen with special needs from adolescence into adulthood. Register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/regist/8010457189663470861