Program Overview
The Georgia Fatherhood Program was started in January 1777 in the state of Georgia and since then, the program has made many distinctive achievements. The Fatherhood program is administered by the Georgia Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) under the umbrella of the Department of Social Services (DHS) that educates and helps noncustodial parents of a child from going to court. The goal is to assist the parents in achieving self-sufficiency by providing employment opportunities to the parents so that they can provide support to their children. The program assists parents in providing financial, emotional, and other support to their kids and provides a stable family environment.
It should be kept in mind that mot all noncustodial parents receive the Fatherhood program. Parents that have either lost their jobs or have a decrease in their income recently can apply for the program.
Program Objective
The main objective of the Georgia Fatherhood Program is to make parents realize their importance in their children’s life by providing supports and skills. This will help them stay connected in their child’s life. For the program to run smoothly and to make sure the program extends to as many families as possible the Department of Human Services collaborates with several agencies. The DHS provides its services by partnering up with diverse communities to meet the father’s need to fulfill the program goal.
Program Services
The main services provided by the Georgia Fatherhood program include,
- Assistance in the reinstatement of driver’s license
- Child support Services
- Workshop and training for job-seeking parents
- GED Enrollment
- Assistance in job search and placement
- Seeking volunteering opportunities in the community
- Support order modification, where applicable
- Outreach services for parents
- Assistance in license suspension
To find out the whole list of services provided by the Fatherhood program kindly visit the Department of Human Services website.
Program Requirements
They are certain requirements that the parents who enroll in the Fatherhood Program need to comply with to get the program’s benefits. The requirements include,
- The applicant is a resident of the state of Georgia
- The applicant is a permanent citizen of the U.S. or is a legal alien
- The applicant is enrolled in the program and paying child support
- The applicant needs to get employment within 90 days of receiving the program benefits
- The applicant is providing accountability at each stage and being responsible
- The parents need to start looking for jobs immediately once they receive the Fatherhood Program. They can consult various job agencies and the Department of Labor to find a job based on their expertise
How to Apply?
There are many ways to apply for the Georgia Fatherhood Program including,
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Apply Via Email
You can apply for the Georgia Fatherhood Program by emailing the Department of Human Services (DHS) at fatherhoodinquiry@dhs.ga.gov. The program representative will send you the required information including the program’s policies and eligibility requirements.
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Apply through the local district office
Applicants who are interested in the Georgia Fatherhood Program can visit the Department of Human Services, Division of Child Support Services office in their locality to make a personal application. The applicant will be provided with an application form that they will have to complete and submit to apply for the program benefits. After finding a nearby office, you can visit it to get guidance regarding the program eligibility and application procedures. To find a DHS office in your area, kindly visit the Find a local office on the DHS website.
Once the form is filled and you have attached all the required documents, you can then submit the application form which will be further processed by the DHS office. The selected applicants will be notified through phone or email and will get notified about to the next level.
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Apply Via Phone call
Families who want to apply for the Fatherhood Program in the state of Georgia can contact the DSS office at the following numbers at 1-844-MYGADHS (+1 844-694-2347)You will be then connected to a program’s representative who will guide you about the program and its application procedure. The application form will be delivered to you either by mail or post.
By calling the above numbers you can talk to highly qualified members of staff who can answer any queries you might have regarding the Fatherhood Program.
The applicants can also visit the Georgia official Marketplace to see if they qualify for the program. The Marketplace was established to provide healthcare benefits to citizens across various states of the United States of America who are otherwise not able to do so.
For further information
If you want to learn more about the program you can visit the Department of Human Services, Division of Child Support Services‘ official website. The website provides detailed information regarding the Georgia Fatherhood Program and covers all the major topics including program details, goals, and eligibility criteria.