DFCS opens Low-Income Energy Assistance Program November 2

Release: The Low‐Income Home Energy Assistance Program opens Nov. 2 ATLANTA — The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), administered by the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS), will be available Nov. 2,…

DDS encourages use of online services for teens

Release: Georgia Driver Services (DDS) Offers Online/Mobile App Licensing Services for Teen Drivers OCTOBER 09, 2020 Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) says “Happy Birthday” to teen drivers on their 18th birthday!  Drivers celebrating this…

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…

DFCS recertification program resumes

Release: DFCS resumes processing program recertifications SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 ATLANTA, GA – Program recertification periods for Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS)  constituents, that were previously suspended due to COVID-19, have now resumed. The Supplemental…

GA DDS has served over a million during…

Release: The Georgia Department of Driver Services Reached Another Milestone! SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) reached another milestone.  Despite the pandemic, DDS has safely provided face-to-face services to over one…

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…