Meet Kelsie, today’s
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! This funny, friendly teen likes dancing, going to the park, and getting her nails done. In the future, she wants a career in cosmetology or culinary arts. Learn about Kelsie and adopting in Georgia at !
Meet Riley, today’s
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! Riley is an avid gamer who enjoys studying music in school, playing soccer, and watching the Dawgs and the Falcons on TV. Learn more about him and how to adopt in Georgia at .
Meet today’s
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, Alister! This Dawgs fan likes to go outside and explore, in addition to playing soccer and golf. Learn more about Alister and how to adopt in Georgia at .
Daviayna, Da’Nya, and Da’Maysia are sisters who love playing basketball and volleyball, spending time with friends, and participating in cheer and chorus. Learn more about
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It’s Foster Care Awareness Month – a time to honor our foster caregivers. Read our latest Spotlight to learn about our 2024 Foster Caregivers of the Year and learn how to become a foster parent in Georgia.
Meet today’s
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, Miracle! This active and social teen loves swimming, biking, and skating. In school, she enjoys studying math and art. Read more about Miracle and adopting in Georgia at .
Meet Bryan, Benny, and Eliot! This sibling group loves to play sports and spend time with friends. Bryan also loves to read, Benny enjoys puzzles, and Eliot enjoys learning Spanish. Learn more about
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🍑 Take charge of your Medicaid coverage with guidance from George A. Peach! Navigate the Gateway online portal with ease. Follow the steps in the instructional video for all the details on what to do next.
At the Georgia Department of Human Services, we’re celebrating State Employee Recognition Week! 🎉✨ A heartfelt thank you to our incredible team who goes above and beyond to make a difference in our communities.
Future service member Jackson is an active teen who wants to serve his country when he’s older. He likes to play basketball and soccer, draw, and cheer on the Dawgs and Falcons. Learn about today’s
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As Child Abuse Prevention Month comes to an end, we remember that protecting Georgia’s children is a continuous commitment. We encourage our communities to continue making efforts to raise awareness for prevention year-round. Read more in our Spotlight here:
Today’s
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, Danielle, is a friendly teen who enjoys shopping, playing cards, and going on hikes. Learn more about Danielle and how to adopt in Georgia by visiting .
Exciting news! Prevent Child Abuse Bulloch, Restoring the Breach, the Fulton-Dekalb Hospital Authority, Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries, and Step Up Savannah have received community grants to raise Medicaid redetermination awareness. We're making a difference together!
Meet Cameren, future news anchor or meteorologist and today’s
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! He enjoys making new friends, listening to music, and watching sports, especially when Atlanta teams are playing. Learn more about Cameren and how to adopt in Georgia at .
Meet Jaiden, a competitive teen who enjoys playing soccer and board games and learning about science. Learn more about today’s
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and adopting in Georgia at !
Meet today’s
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, Anna! She is a caring and friendly teenager who enjoys riding her bike and listening to pop and rock music. Learn more about Anna and how to adopt in Georgia at .
Our redetermination resources are here to guide you in multiple languages! 🌍 Whether it's English, Spanish, Burmese, Korean, Nepali, Portuguese, or Vietnamese, we've got you covered; visit the Resources page at .
DHS wishes all Georgians observing Good Friday a weekend filled with peace and blessings. Our offices are closed today, March 29. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, April 1.
We teamed up with HOPE for Georgia Moms to host Bump & Beyond Maternal Health Fairs in Albany and Savannah, welcoming 220+ families to access vital healthcare resources and Medicaid redetermination info. Huge thanks to our local partners! Next stop: Canton!