VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
Adoption-matching pilot launches in Georgia
Release: The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS) announced a partnership with Adoption-Share for a pilot of its Family-Match program, an innovative adoption-matching technology designed to connect families…
DHS collecting donations for adults in need with…
Release: The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is collecting holiday gifts for older Georgians and adults with disabilities who are under guardianship. DHS is appointed as a guardian of last resort for adults who are…
GA DHS notifies customers about data breach
Release: ATLANTA — The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) was the victim of a recent cyberattack in which hackers gained unauthorized access to certain employee email accounts. The attacks occurred between May 3, 2020, and…
DHS recognizes National Kinship Care Month
Release: September is National Kinship Care Month! Extended family members and nonrelative caregivers play a significant role in caring for children when their parents are having a difficult time and are unable to provide for the child…
DCSS expands in helping parents paying child support
Release: The Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) offers outreach programs that serve parents who are court-ordered to pay child support who are unemployed or underemployed. The Fatherhood program connects parents with resources such as GED assistance…
DHS seeks older youth foster and/or adoptive parents
Release: Get involved and improve the lives of older youth in foster care JULY 27, 2020 On any given day in Georgia, there are approximately 3,000 teenagers ages 14 and over in foster care. While…
GDAS spends $1.7 million in virtual socializing for…
Release: Division of Aging Services to use $1.7 million grant to increase access to services and reduce social isolation ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) will work to reduce social isolation for older…
DHS recognizes ‘Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month’
Release: Join a virtual Dementia Friends session JUNE 01, 2020 June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, and offers an opportunity to hold conversations about the brain and public health issues like Alzheimer's disease and other…