Georgia Division of Family & Children Services

Georgia Division of Family & Children Services The official page for Georgia DHS’ Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS).

The primary goal of the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) is to assist and support families to ensure children are safe from abuse,
and families can become more self-sufficient. DFCS is made up of two primary bodies of work: Child Welfare and the Office of Family
Independence (OFI). Child Welfare encompasses Child Protective Services (CPS), Adoptions and Foster Care. The Office of Fa

mily Independence oversees Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (TANF), Food Stamps, Medicaid and other self- sufficiency and family support activities. To read more click here:
http://dhs.georgia.gov/sites/dhs.georgia.gov/files/DFCS%20FACTS%20SHEET%208.14%20-%20Revised%2C%208-25-14%20.pdf

06/10/2026

Meet Levi! He is an active, helpful, and creative problem solver who loves building Legos, playing basketball and football, and riding his bike. Learn more about Levi and how to adopt in Georgia at dfcs.ga.gov/adopt!

06/03/2026

Meet today’s , Isabella! This social teen loves to read, code, and create artwork. She also enjoys being outdoors, swimming, and playing soccer. Learn more about Isabella and how to adopt in Georgia at dfcs.ga.gov/adopt!

05/27/2026

Meet Lacie! She is a great student and loves doing art projects and learning new recipes to cook. Read more about Lacie and how to adopt in Georgia at dfcs.ga.gov/adopt!

05/20/2026

Meet today’s , 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!

05/13/2026

Meet Antrinae, today’s ! 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!

05/06/2026

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!

04/29/2026

Meet today’s , 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!

04/24/2026

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.

https://gatrees.org/state-forester-issues-burn-ban-for-south-georgia/

04/22/2026

Meet Ahmiyah, today’s ! 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!

04/15/2026

Meet Aiden, today’s ! 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!

Address

2 Peachtree Street NW
Atlanta, GA
30303

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+14046573433

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