Happy New Year from all of us at DHS!

DHS offices will be closed Thursday, Jan. 1, in observance of New Year's Day. Normal office hours will resume on Friday, Jan. 2.

As Kwanzaa begins, DHS wishes all Georgians celebrating a happy holiday!

George and our team at DHS wish all Georgians celebrating a Merry Christmas!

DHS offices will be closed tomorrow, Dec. 25, and Friday, Dec. 26, in observance of Christmas. Normal office hours will resume on Monday, Dec. 29.

Yesterday, Clark's Christmas Kids reached its goal to provide Christmas gifts to every child in foster care in Georgia. Thank you to everyone who donated and volunteered their time this year!

Thank you, Georgia! Because of your generosity, Clark’s Christmas Kids is giving a Merry Christmas to young Georgians in @GADFCS foster care. Congrats to @ClarkHoward and the whole team on another successful year!

Meet Kameron, today’s #WednesdaysChild! This future baseball player loves to meet people and try new things, especially food. Kameron enjoys studying science, playing basketball, and going to water parks. Learn more about him and how to adopt in Georgia at

DHS wishes all families across Georgia beginning their Hannukah celebration this evening a peaceful and happy holiday!

Make a positive difference for people living with dementia in your community by becoming a Dementia Friend! Join our Dementia Friends session on December 19 at noon to learn more and turn your understanding into action. Register here: https://t.co/gDdqr0BeWP

Meet Kyron, Kameron, and Kylena! Kyron is a great student who loves playing board games. Kameron likes basketball, football, and swimming. Future veterinarian Kylena enjoys softball, tennis, and soccer. Learn more about these siblings at https://t.co/NN7Sc4PuMd! #WednesdaysChild

Support Clark’s Christmas Kids and make the holidays brighter for kids in foster care! You can shop in-person at these Walmart locations to purchase gifts directly from a child’s wish list. Learn more and donate online at https://t.co/vOZKQWaiht!

Meet Isaiah and Kurt! Isaiah is energetic and loves to play kickball and be outdoors. His older brother, Kurt, also enjoys being outside, gardening, and playing tag. Learn more about #WednesdaysChild and how to adopt in Georgia at https://t.co/NN7Sc4PuMd!

DHS offices will be closed today and tomorrow in observance of Thanksgiving. Normal office hours will resume on Monday, Dec. 1. DHS wishes all Georgians and their families a safe and happy holiday!

November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across Georgia. This year’s theme is #PlugInToCare. Do you know someone who cares for a family member? Now’s the time to show your appreciation for all they do! Read more:

The deadline has been extended for the Light Up the Holidays gift drive! Get involved and make the day of a Georgian living under guardianship by donating a gift or sponsoring a wish list by Dec. 5. Learn more here: https://t.co/eiXhgIGl7L

Braedyn is a kind child who enjoys riding bikes, playing with friends at recess, and watching the @dallascowboys. He also likes to read, play Roblox, and watch cartoons. Learn more about today’s #WednesdaysChild and adopting in Georgia at https://t.co/NN7Sc4PuMd!

DHS websites are down due to a global outage with Cloudflare. Stay tuned to DHS’s social media accounts for updates as they are available!

Tonight, Mercedes-Benz Stadium glows purple in recognition of National Adoption Month. We join alongside @GADHS to celebrate the families formed through adoption and the love that changes lives.

Friday, Nov. 21 is the last day to sponsor a vulnerable Georgian for our 11th annual Light Up the Holidays gift drive! Get involved and make the day of a Georgian living under guardianship here: https://t.co/eiXhgIGl7L