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Program Overview
- To support youth as they prepare to transition to adulthood and independence.
- To equip youth with the skills and opportunities necessary to enable them to mature into well-balanced and self-sufficient members of society.
Three core areas of work include:
- Career preparation
- Job placement
- Youth employment resource connections
Youth Eligibility Requirements
Georgia TeenWork Internship Program applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
- Must be a youth in the custody of the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services;
- Must be between the ages of 15 to 18 years old by the first day of the session applied for;
- Must reside in the state of Georgia;
- Possess a valid State of Georgia photo ID;
- A U.S. Citizen, permanent resident, or have an employment authorization card;
- All 18-year-old applicants must be attending an educational program the semester following the work session.
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.