FAQ
Q. What services are available for my elderly parent in her home?
A. Meals on Wheels and other in-home services are available for homebound elderly Georgians. Visit the Community Care Services Program web site at http://www.georgiacommunitycare.org for details.
Q. Where do I apply for child support assistance, and what does it cost?
The Georgia Child Support Enforcement office web site has an application you can download to apply for assistance. Visit http://www.cse.dhr.state.ga.us/apply.html for more information.
Q. Who do I report child abuse to?
You can call your local police department or the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) office in your county. Visit http://www2.state.ga.us/departments/dhr/dfcsdir2.html to locate your county DFCS office.
Q. I don't have any health insurance. What is available?
- A. For children in families who meet the income requirements, the PeachCare For Kids program provides low cost children's health insurance. This program is sponsored by the Georgia Department of Community Health. Visit http://www.peachcare.org or call 1-877-GAPEACH for more information.
- A. Right from the Start Medicaid pays for medical care required by pregnant women for up to 60 days after they give birth, and for delivery and medical care required by their children. For more information visit the Right From the Start Medicaid web site at http://www2.state.ga.us/departments/dhr/facright2.html or call the Right From the Start Medicaid Project office at 1-800-809-7276
- A. Elderly or disabled adults should call their local DFCS office to see what is available. Visit http://www2.state.ga.us/departments/dhr/dfcsdir2.htmlto locate your county DFCS office.
Q. How can I get a permit to open a Personal Care Home for the elderly?
A. The Office of Regulatory Services (ORS) of the Georgia Department of Human Resources has information about permits, as well as the rules and regulations about Personal Care Home operation. Visit http://www2.state.ga.us/Departments/DHR/ORS/ltcpc.htm for more information or call (404) 656-4076
Q. How can I get a permit to open a day care center for children?
A. Childcare licensing is administered by the Office of Regulatory Services (ORS) of the Georgia Department of Human Resources. Specific information about childcare is available at http://www2.state.ga.us/Departments/DHR/ORS/ccldc.htm or call (404) 657-5562.
Q. Who do I contact to report abuse in a nursing home?
A. Report nursing home abuse to the Office of Regulatory Services (ORS) of the Georgia Department of Human Resources. Visit http://www2.state.ga.us/Departments/DHR/ORS/faq.htm for more information or call (404) 657-5728 or toll free at (800) 878-6442.
>Q. Who do I contact to report welfare fraud?
A. The DHR Office of Investigative Services has a fraud hotline you can call: 1-800-282-4063.
Q. How do I request a copy of a birth certificate, marriage certificate, or death certificate?
A. Visit the Division of Public Health's web site at http://health.state.ga.us/programs/vitalrecords for more information or call your local county vital records office. Contact the state vital records office at (404) 679-4701.
Q. How do I apply for Food Stamps (TANF)?
A. Contact the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) office in your county. Visit http://www2.state.ga.us/departments/dhr/dfcsdir2.html to locate your county DFCS office.
Q. How do I apply for Medicaid?
A. Contact the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) office in your county. Visit http://www2.state.ga.us/departments/dhr/dfcsdir2.html to locate your county DFCS office.
Q. How do I apply for WIC?
A. Contact the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) office in your county. Visit http://www2.state.ga.us/departments/dhr/dfcsdir2.html to locate your county DFCS office.
Q. How do I find out more information about the West Nile Virus?
A. Visit the Division of Public Health of the Georgia Department of Human Resources web site at http://health.state.ga.us/epi/vbd/mosquito.shtml for more information about the West Nile Virus.
Q. How do I apply for childcare assistance?
A. Visit the Childcare and Parent Services web site at http://www.div.dhr.state.ga.us/dfcs_caps/ for general information about the program. To apply, contact your local DFCS office. Visit http://www2.state.ga.us/departments/dhr/dfcsdir2.html to locate your county DFCS office.