Georgia DHS

Today, we honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Everyone at DHS is deeply grateful to the heroes who gave everything to protect our freedoms. Wishing everyone a peaceful and reflective Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

DHS offices will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Offices will resume normal operations on Tuesday, May 26.

Meet today’s #WednesdaysChild, Austin! He enjoys going to school, playing football, and riding his bike. Learn more about Austin and adopting in Georgia at dfcs.ga.gov/adopt!

Meet Antrinae, today’s #WednesdaysChild! She’s active and outgoing, serving as manager for her basketball cheer team. Antrinae also enjoys dance, track, and fashion design. Learn more about her and how to adopt in Georgia at dfcs.ga.gov/adopt!

Planning for the next State Plan on Aging is underway. Be a part of what's next. Register for an upcoming Community Conversation near you today! aging.georgia.gov/state-plan

DHS wishes a very happy Mother’s Day to all moms – including foster moms, adoptive moms, and stepmoms – and to kinship caregivers who love and care for children and families across our state. Thank you for all that you do! 💐

Meet siblings Elayjah and Brandon! Elayjah is outgoing and enjoys school and reading books. Her brother, Brandon, is very athletic and loves playing and watching basketball and football. Learn more about them and adopting in Georgia at dfcs.ga.gov/adopt! #WednesdaysChild

Planning for the next State Plan on Aging is underway, and we want to hear from you. If you are an older adult, adult with a disability, caregiver, or someone who supports older Georgians, please join us for an in-person or virtual Community Conversation. Find a conversation near you: aging.georgia.gov/state-plan

Meet today’s #WednesdaysChild, Josi’Ah! He is energetic and enjoys learning and socializing at school. Josi’Ah also enjoys watching cartoons, listening to music, and singing songs. Learn more about him and adopting in Georgia at dfcs.ga.gov/adopt!

Starting today, much of South and Central Georgia are under a burn ban as we continue to respond to wildfires and deal with ongoing drought conditions. We're asking all Georgians to do your part in preventing the spread of wildfires as response teams work around the clock to contain those currently blazing. gatrees.org/state-forester…

Meet Ahmiyah, today’s #WednesdaysChild! Ahmiyah is creative and likes to spend time with friends, play outside, and watch scary movies. Learn more about Ahmiyah and how to adopt in Georgia at dfcs.ga.gov/adopt!

It’s Senior Hunger Awareness Month, a time to champion efforts in Georgia to end senior hunger. Join an informational webinar on April 23 at 11 a.m. to learn more about senior hunger in Georgia and the work being done across the state. Register here: forms.office.com/g/dwHnLFwJRLht…

Meet Aiden, today’s #WednesdaysChild! Aiden is energetic and curious, loves watching and playing football, and enjoys studying math at school. Learn more about him and how to adopt in Georgia at dfcs.ga.gov/adopt!

In preparation for the next State Plan on Aging, DHS and @CVIOG_UGA will host Community Conversations to seek feedback from older adults, adults with disabilities, caregivers, and others on supporting older Georgians. Learn more: aging.georgia.gov/state-plan

Meet today’s #WednesdaysChild, Marianna! This creative teen loves making bracelets, coloring, and singing in choir. She also enjoys being outdoors and riding her bike. Learn more about Marianna and how to adopt in Georgia at dfcs.ga.gov/adopt!

This month, applications for DHS’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program for cooling opened for qualified Georgians. Find out if you are eligible and learn how to apply by reading our press release: dhs.georgia.gov/press-releases…

DHS wishes families celebrating across Georgia a happy and peaceful Easter!

DHS offices are closed today in observance of a state holiday. Regular business operations will resume on Monday, April 6.

DHS wishes all Georgia families celebrating this evening a peaceful and prayerful Passover!

Meet Isaiah! This future teacher loves being social and spending time outdoors hunting, fishing, and riding bikes. He also enjoys school, playing football, and watching scary movies. Learn more about Isaiah and adoption in Georgia at dfcs.ga.gov/adopt! #WednesdaysChild