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2004 News Archive

State child support agency receives federal grant to study new medical insurance option for children
December 30, 2004

Influenza Update: Dec. 30, 2004
December 30, 2004

DHR urges parents to avoid overheating children in cold weather
December 29, 2004

Toomey reflects on 12 years of service to Georgia
December 27, 2004

U. S. Federal Court sides with Georgia families and children
December 22, 2004

New look for state's Child Support web pages
December 22, 2004

First laboratory-confirmed influenza test offers DHR look at upcoming season
December 22, 2004

TANF Work Participation Program ends 2004 on a high note
December 16, 2004

Governor Perdue forms the Governor’s Cooperative Agreement Advisory Committee (CAAC) for youth substance abuse prevention
December 20, 2004

Division of Aging Services provider gives clients Thanksgiving feast, Christmas gifts
December 17, 2004

Influenza Update: Dec. 16, 2004
December 16, 2004

Clara Jackson honored as Older Worker of the Year
December 15, 2004

William Pierce honored as Older Worker of the Year
December 15, 2004

Colette Lucas receives Older Worker Award
December 15, 2004

2004 Georgia’s Best Practices in Personal Care Homes and Assisted Living Communities awardees announced
December 10, 2004

Fred Freeney honored as Older Worker of the Year
December 15, 2004

Frances Beard honored as Older Worker of the Year
December 15, 2004

Johnny C. Herrin honored as Older Worker of the Year
December 15, 2004

Catherine Gibbons receives Older Worker Award
December 14, 2004

Spanish-speaking child welfare workers found through active recruiting
December 15, 2004

Agnes Weems receives Older Worker Award
December 14, 2004

Connie Abrams honored as Older Worker of the Year
December 13, 2004

Joe M. Barfield wins Older Worker Award
December 13, 2004

Frances Murray Honored as Older Worker of the Year
December 13, 2004

Charlie Dickerson honored as Georgia's Older Worker of the Year
December 10, 2004

Influenza update: Dec. 9, 2004

DHR Board to Meet December 15 in Atlanta
November 10, 2004

New leadership promising for Georgians with disabilities
December 10, 2004

DHR reports improved health of Georgia's mothers and children
December 9, 2004

Natalie Thomas Receives the Martha Eaves Award for Outstanding Services to the Ombudsman Program
December 08, 2004

Georgia Council on Aging Hosts Designated 2005 White House Conference on Aging Forum
December 08, 2004

Toombs County Children were the Winners When Parents Paid Child Support to Get Drivers Licenses Back
December 06, 2004

Aging Advocates Meet to Discuss Priorities for the 2005 General Assembly
December 03, 2004

Robert Riddle Elected President of National Council of Child Support Directors
December 02, 2004

DHR Urges Families to Remember Safety When Keeping Warm This Winter
As weather grows colder and staying warm becomes a priority in most homes, the Department of Human Resources (DHR) urges Georgians to think safety this winter.

Influenza Update: Nov. 30, 2004
November 30, 2004

DHR's Division of Aging Services Now Administers The Adult Protective Services Program
November 30, 2004

Child Support Enforcement: Amnesty Declared Dec. 1-10
November 23, 2004

Coweta County DFCS Kicks Off Holiday Season with Christmas Joy Program
November 22, 2004

Georgia Department of Human Resources Encourages Community to Volunteer Time
November 22, 2004

Columbus Child Support Amnesty Days a Success for Children
November 19, 2004

DHR Website Improves Access to Health Information
November 17, 2004

Department of Human Resources Seeks Public Comment
November 17, 2004

Influenza Update: Nov. 16, 2004
November 17, 2004

Georgia Aging Coalition Hosts Symposium Designated as an Official 2005 White House Conference on Aging Event
November 16, 2004

DHR’S Partnership with Area Agencies on Aging Benefits Older Georgians
November 16, 2004

A Call For Partnership and Understanding: Savannah Law Enforcement Joins Advocates and Families To Change Course of Mentally Ill
November 16, 2004

DHR Board to Meet November 17 in Atlanta
November 15, 2004

Georgia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Celebrates it's 25th Anniversary
November 12, 2004

Influenza Update: Nov. 12, 2004
November 15, 2004

First Class of Child Support Agents Graduate from New Certification Program
November 10, 2004

Georgia Family Registry Wins 'Best of Georgia' Award From Government Technology Conference
November 12, 2004

Daily Influenza Update: Nov. 9, 2004
November 10, 2004

Daily Influenza Update: Nov. 5, 2004
November 8, 2004

DFCS Managers Academy to be Held at Calloway Gardens, November 9 & 10
November 8, 2004

DHR Receives Performance Outcomes Measurement Grant
November 8, 2004

Daily Influenza Update: Nov. 2, 2004
November 3, 2004

GeorgiaCares Director Receives the Best Practices Award For Partnership Development
November 3, 2004

Atlanta Police Officers to Play Key Role in Protecting the Mentally Ill and Educating Community
November 3, 2004

Georgia DHR Sponsors Adoption Videoconference and Party
November 2, 2004

DHR Director of Aging Joins Expert Panel On Rural Caregiving
November 02, 2004

National Adoption Month Event : Georgia’s 9th Annual “Celebrating Adoption” at the Zoo
November 2, 2004

Daily Influenza Vaccine Update: Oct. 29, 2004
October 29, 2004

DHR Has Partnerships That Work
November 1, 2004

Daily Influenza Vaccine Update: Oct. 27, 2004
October 27, 2004

Fatherhood Program reaches out to community leaders in Savannah, Dalton, Dublin, DeKalb County
October 27, 2004

Daily Infuenza Vaccine Update: Oct. 25, 2004
October 25, 2004

Daily Influenza Vaccine Update: Oct. 22, 2004
October 22, 2004

Georgia Parents Can Now Apply For Child Support Help Online
October 22, 2004

Prevention a Key Message in Georgia Celebration of Red Ribbon Week
October 21, 2004

Daily Influenza Vaccine Update: Oct. 21, 2004
October 21, 2004

Georgians with Disabilities The Focus of Cutting Edge Pilot Program
October 22, 2004

GeorgiaCares Reminds Beneficiaries: Flu Shots Are Covered By Medicare
October 22, 2004

Georgia Children and Youth to be Supported by Landmark Grant Award
October 21, 2004

DHR Opens the Energy Assistance Program to Help Georgians with Their Home Heating Bills
October 22, 2004

DHR Board to meet October 27 in Atlanta
October 22, 2004

Daily Influenza Vaccine Update: Oct 20, 2004
October 20, 2004

Daily Influenza Vaccine Update: Oct. 18, 2004
October 18, 2004

Daily Influenza Vaccine Update: Oct 19, 2004
October 19, 2004

October is Protecting Older Americans From Fraud Month
October 20, 2004

Georgia's 8th Annual Adoption Celebration
November 1, 2004

Daily influenza vaccine update: Oct. 8, 2004
October 8, 2004

GeorgiaCares increases access to free medications for low income Medicare beneficiaries
October 6, 2004

GeorgiaCares assists Medicare beneficiaries who are automatically eligible for savings
October 8, 2004

Daily influenza vaccine update: Oct. 12, 2004
October 12, 2004

Daily influenza vaccine update: Oct. 13, 2004
October 13, 2004

State health officials respond to Chiron accouncement
October 8, 2004

Daily influenza vaccine update: Oct. 7, 2007
October 7, 2004

Daily influenza vaccine update: Oct. 14, 2004
October 14, 2004

Daily influenza vaccine update: Oct. 15, 2004
October 15, 2004

Maria Greene receives the Elsie Alvis Award for outstanding services in gerontology
October 15, 2004

DHR asks more support for frontline workers and foster parents
September 24, 2004

DHR Board to meet September 22 in Atlanta
September 20, 2004

DHR Commissioner announces additions to child welfare team
August 27, 2004

Georgia identifies season's first cases of mosquito-borne diseases
August 20, 2004

"Medicare 2 Seniors" brochure provides resource information to thousands
August 16, 2004

GeorgiaCares volunteer receives national award
August 13, 2004

Newly formed Ombudsman Advisory Council holds first meeting
August 13, 2004

DHR Board to meet August 18 in Atlanta
August 13, 2004

Brenda Woodard appointed chief legal officer of the Georgia Department of Human Resources
August 12, 2004

Record $554.2 million in child support collections helps Georgia families
August 4, 2004

Dena J. Smith named Press Secretary/Director of Communications
July 30, 2004

James H. Sanregret appointed Deputy Commissioner and CFO
July 30, 2004

Gina Simpson named Deputy Commissioner
July 30, 2004

DHR Board to meet July 21 in Atlanta
July 19, 2004

DHR schedules public hearing on state plan for energy assistance
July 13, 2004

State Program Takes New, Trendsetting Approach to Mental Healthcare

Debit cards, direct deposit to replace child support checks
June 29, 2004

State Ombudsman Counsels Adult Medically Needy
June 24, 2004

Gwen Skinner to head state mental health agency
June 21, 2004

Gwinnett DFCS offices get a very special face-lift
June 17, 2004

DHR Board to meet June 16 in Atlanta
June 15, 2004

2004 "Celebration of Excellence" honors Georgia's foster kids' educational achievements June 10th
May 25, 2004

Serving parents better: State Child Support Office provides new internet features
June 1, 2004

Time Changed for Atlanta DHR Budget Hearing
May 28, 2004

DHR saves Medicare beneficiaries $50.7 million in health-related costs
May 26, 2004

DHR Board to meet May 19 in Atlanta
May 14, 2004

Aging and disability resource centers to open in Atlanta, Augusta
May 11, 2004

May is National Foster Care Month: More than 1,000 new foster parents needed in Georgia
May 4, 2004

Board of Human Resources to hold Budget Hearings
May 4, 2004

Georgia sponsors "Medicare 2 Seniors" information fairs and events
April 23, 2004

Health officials warn now is the time to prevent mosquito-borne viruses
April 21, 2004

Governor Perdue appoints new commissioner of the Department of Human Resources
April 21, 2004

WIC Nutrition Program for Women and Children asks for comments
April 21, 2004

DHR Board to meet April 21 in Atlanta
April 16, 2004

GeorgiaCares Presents The Readers Theater Production of "De Quien Es El Dinero De Todas Maneras? (Whose Money Is It Anyway?)
April 9, 2004

Georgia launches "Medicare 2 Seniors" public awareness campaign
March 26, 2004

DHR Board to meet March 17 in Atlanta
March 11, 2004

Division of Family and Children Services to Undergo Major Restructuring
February 26, 2004

Health officials recommend preparations for Severe Weather Awareness Week
February 24, 2004

Southeast Public Health Unit, Ware County Health Department host drill
February 23, 2004

Seniors fall victim to Medicare discount card fraud
February 19, 2004

Public health, partners work together to prepare for emergencies
February 18, 2004

DHR's Energy Assistance Program receives emergency funds to assist Georgians
February 18, 2004

DHR Board to meet February 18 in Atlanta
February 13, 2004

You can help children and the elderly through your state income taxes
February 9, 2004

DHR reaches out to diverse communities of Georgia
January 15, 2004

DHR Board to meet January 21 in Atlanta
January 15, 2004

Skelton named new Chatham and Effingham County health director
January 9, 2004