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…
DHS announces new EBT card security feature, ConnectEBT…
ATLANTA - DHS announces a new EBT card lock feature and the new ConnectEBT Mobile App for Georgia SNAP customers. Release: To provide customers with an extra layer of security to protect their Supplemental Nutrition…
Georgia DHS opens LIHEAP for seniors
ATLANTA - The Georgia DHS announces the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program for heating is open for individuals 65-years-old and older. Release: The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) announced that the application period for…
Georgia SHIP offers free Medicare counseling for residents
ATLANTA - Medicare open enrollment has started for eligible Georgians to get help finding the right plan with SHIP. Release: Medicare open enrollment has begun and continues until Dec. 7, 2024. This is the time…
Georgia implements D-SNAP for hurricane victims
ATLANTA - Georgia implements Phase 2 of the Disaster SNAP to help Georgia families hardest hit by Hurricane Helene. Release: Georgians in areas hit hardest by Hurricane Helene can pre-register for assistance to feed their…
DHS launches new child welfare project
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Human Services celebrates National Foster Care Month with the launch of a new project. Release: The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) and its Division of Family & Children…
Valdosta, other GA public libraries to provide self-service…
VALDOSTA - The Georgia DHS is partnering with GPLS to provide self-service benefits kiosks at Valdosta and other Georgia public libraries. Release: The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) and Georgia Public Library Service (GPLS)…
DHS announces new partnership for Georgia Moms
ATLANTA - The DHS and HOPE for Georgia Moms announce a new partnership to fund the “Stay Informed. Stay Covered.” community grants effort. Release: The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), in partnership with HOPE…
GA DCH, DHS secures over $54M for Medicaid…
ATLANTA - The Georgia's DCH and DHS secures a more than $54 Million funding to support Medicaid renewal efforts. Release: The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) and the Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS)…