The Division of Family and Children Services’ (DFCS) Emergency Management unit ensures the capability to continue essential DFCS functions during natural disasters and/or unforeseen events through a partnership with the DFCS Director and the DFCS State Emergency Management Coordinator.
The Emergency Management unit aims to:
- Ensure the continuous operation of DFCS during a natural disaster and/or unforeseen event;
- Protect essential facilities, equipment, records, and other agency assets;
- Mitigate loss of life, and minimize damage and loss to facilities;
- Oversee state disaster sheltering and other humanitarian efforts; and
- Achieve a timely and orderly recovery from a natural disaster and/or unforeseen event.
Partners
DFCS currently partners with the following organizations in times of natural disasters and/or unforeseen events.
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Worth Co DFCS
503 N. Henderson St. Sylvester, GA 31791
Phone: 229-777-2000
The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS)investigates reports of child abuse; finds foster and adoptive homes for abused and neglected children; issues SNAP, Medicaid, TANF and child care assistance to low-income families; helps out-of-work parents get back on their feet; and provides numerous support services and innovative programs to help families in need.