ADDRESS:
100 County Loop Road
Cedartown, Georgia 30125-0147

PHONE:
770-749-2232

FAX:
770-749-2262

EMAIL:
sarita.henderson@dhs.ga.gov

WEBSITE:
https://dfcs.georgia.gov/

SERVICES:
• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, TANF (including job search assistance and support services)
● Food Stamps
● Medicaid for Children and Adults
● Child Protective Services (including investigation of reports of child abuse or neglect)
● Adult Protective Services (including investigation of reports of adult abuse or neglect) • Placement Services (Foster Care for children, approval of Foster Homes)
● Adoption Services (placement of children, approval of Adoptive Homes)
● Child Care Financial Assistance (as part of the Work First Initiative, child care subsidies are available to all families meeting income eligibility, as funds are available)
● START (Sobriety Treatment and Recovery Teams) Parent support partners, recovery from substance abuse services, etc.
● Project Share provides financial emergency assistance to individuals and families facing a temporary crisis that threatens their home. Project Share attempts to target the most urgent need, whether it is a utility bill or a part of a rent payment.
● Information and Referral for area resources
● Apply online for some services @ compass.ga.gov

VOLUNTEERS:
No

TRAINING:
IMPACT training to be a foster parent.