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Resources on this page were last checked against their official sources on October 26, 2026. Each card shows its own date and source. Programs change, so check the official site before you go.

Divorce

Statewide

  • GeorgiaLegalAid.org (legal information and self-help forms)

    Atlanta Legal Aid Society and Georgia Legal Services Program

    GeorgiaLegalAid.org is a joint project of Atlanta Legal Aid Society and GLSP with free, easy-to-understand legal information for Georgia. Its Family & Safety section covers custody and visitation, child support and alimony, divorce, domestic violence, legitimation and fathers' rights, and guardianship. Self Help Forms link to Judicial Council of Georgia divorce forms (with and without minor children), family law forms, and protective order forms. There's a legal aid directory, a list of court-based self-help centers, and the LAVA legal information chatbot.

    Where
    Georgia
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Open to anyone in Georgia. It gives legal information, not legal advice. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild SupportHousing

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Parenting Seminar for Divorcing Parents (Uniform Superior Court Rule 24.8)

    Superior Courts of Georgia (Judicial Council of Georgia, Administrative Office of the Courts)

    Under Uniform Superior Court Rule 24.8, any superior court circuit may set up a seminar of up to four hours that teaches parties to domestic relations cases how divorce affects children. It covers parents' actions during and after separation, children at different developmental stages, and the economics of divorce. Judges may require any or all parties to attend by court order. Failing to finish it can mean the final divorce decree is withheld, contempt, or an award of attorney fees and costs. Courts may accept approved out-of-county seminars or alternative counseling.

    Where
    Georgia
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    Applies only where your superior court circuit has set up a program and the judge orders attendance. The judge can waive it for good cause, such as living outside Georgia or the county, or having a similar program available. Ask your superior court clerk or check your circuit's standing order. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeFamily Counseling

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

County programs

  • Appalachian Family Law Information Center

    Appalachian Family Law Information Center (Appalachian Judicial Circuit)

    This center offers free family law court forms packets for divorce with and without minor children, child custody or visitation modification, child support modification, legitimation, contempt, and name changes, plus family violence self-help forms. In-person and virtual appointments are available for the Appalachian Judicial Circuit.

    Where
    Fannin County, Gilmer County and Pickens County, Georgia
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Appointments are for the Appalachian Judicial Circuit only (Fannin, Gilmer, and Pickens counties). See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Fulton County Superior Court Family Division: Family Law Forms

    Superior Court of Fulton County, Family Division

    The Fulton County Superior Court Family Division posts free family law form packets with instructions. They include a Parenting Plan, Child Support Addendum, Domestic Relations Financial Affidavit, divorce with or without minor children, change of custody and child support, child support modification, contempt, legitimation, income deduction orders, and a sample visitation schedule. The court strongly recommends getting legal advice; it lists the Atlanta Bar Lawyer Referral Service (404-521-0777), Atlanta Legal Aid (404-524-5811), and AVLF (404-521-0790).

    Where
    Fulton County, Georgia
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    Forms are for Fulton County Superior Court cases; other courts may need different forms. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP)

    Georgia Legal Services Program, Inc.

    GLSP is a nonprofit law firm whose attorneys and paralegals give free civil legal help to Georgians in the 154 counties outside metro Atlanta. Apply online or by phone to see if you qualify. GLSP also co-runs GeorgiaLegalAid.org (see ga-georgialegalaid-org).

    Where
    Serves 154 counties in Georgia
    All 154 counties

    Appling County, Atkinson County, Bacon County, Baker County, Baldwin County, Banks County, Barrow County, Bartow County, Ben Hill County, Berrien County, Macon-Bibb County, Bleckley County, Brantley County, Brooks County, Bryan County, Bulloch County, Burke County, Butts County, Calhoun County, Camden County, Candler County, Carroll County, Catoosa County, Charlton County, Chatham County, Chattahoochee County, Chattooga County, Cherokee County, Athens-Clarke County, Clay County, Clinch County, Coffee County, Colquitt County, Columbia County, Cook County, Coweta County, Crawford County, Crisp County, Dade County, Dawson County, Decatur County, Dodge County, Dooly County, Dougherty County, Douglas County, Early County, Echols County, Effingham County, Elbert County, Emanuel County, Evans County, Fannin County, Fayette County, Floyd County, Forsyth County, Franklin County, Gilmer County, Glascock County, Glynn County, Gordon County, Grady County, Greene County, Habersham County, Hall County, Hancock County, Haralson County, Harris County, Hart County, Heard County, Henry County, Houston County, Irwin County, Jackson County, Jasper County, Jeff Davis County, Jefferson County, Jenkins County, Johnson County, Jones County, Lamar County, Lanier County, Laurens County, Lee County, Liberty County, Lincoln County, Long County, Lowndes County, Lumpkin County, McDuffie County, McIntosh County, Macon County, Madison County, Marion County, Meriwether County, Miller County, Mitchell County, Monroe County, Montgomery County, Morgan County, Murray County, Columbus-Muscogee County, Newton County, Oconee County, Oglethorpe County, Paulding County, Peach County, Pickens County, Pierce County, Pike County, Polk County, Pulaski County, Putnam County, Quitman County, Rabun County, Randolph County, Augusta-Richmond County, Rockdale County, Schley County, Screven County, Seminole County, Spalding County, Stephens County, Stewart County, Sumter County, Talbot County, Taliaferro County, Tattnall County, Taylor County, Telfair County, Terrell County, Thomas County, Tift County, Toombs County, Towns County, Treutlen County, Troup County, Turner County, Twiggs County, Union County, Upson County, Walker County, Walton County, Ware County, Warren County, Washington County, Wayne County, Webster County, Wheeler County, White County, Whitfield County, Wilcox County, Wilkes County, Wilkinson County and Worth County

    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Income limits generally apply (or you're 60 or older, in most Georgia counties); see the official page. Doesn't serve residents of Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, or Gwinnett counties (see the ga-atlanta-legal-aid-* entries). Other requirements apply. See the official site for current rules.

    Check current limits and amounts on the official page

    Custody & Parenting TimeDivorceChild SupportHousingFinancial Aid

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

More about Divorce

Custody & Parenting Time

Statewide

  • Georgia Division of Child Support Services (DCSS)

    Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Child Support Services

    DCSS helps parents through seven steps: opening a case, locating the noncustodial parent, establishing paternity, getting a support order filed, setting up payments, enforcing the order, and reviewing it. It also offers access and visitation help and the DCSS On the Go app.

    Where
    Georgia
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    Open to Georgia parents and caregivers who need child support services. See the official site for current rules.

    Child SupportCustody & Parenting Time

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • GeorgiaLegalAid.org (legal information and self-help forms)

    Atlanta Legal Aid Society and Georgia Legal Services Program

    GeorgiaLegalAid.org is a joint project of Atlanta Legal Aid Society and GLSP with free, easy-to-understand legal information for Georgia. Its Family & Safety section covers custody and visitation, child support and alimony, divorce, domestic violence, legitimation and fathers' rights, and guardianship. Self Help Forms link to Judicial Council of Georgia divorce forms (with and without minor children), family law forms, and protective order forms. There's a legal aid directory, a list of court-based self-help centers, and the LAVA legal information chatbot.

    Where
    Georgia
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Open to anyone in Georgia. It gives legal information, not legal advice. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild SupportHousing

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Parenting Seminar for Divorcing Parents (Uniform Superior Court Rule 24.8)

    Superior Courts of Georgia (Judicial Council of Georgia, Administrative Office of the Courts)

    Under Uniform Superior Court Rule 24.8, any superior court circuit may set up a seminar of up to four hours that teaches parties to domestic relations cases how divorce affects children. It covers parents' actions during and after separation, children at different developmental stages, and the economics of divorce. Judges may require any or all parties to attend by court order. Failing to finish it can mean the final divorce decree is withheld, contempt, or an award of attorney fees and costs. Courts may accept approved out-of-county seminars or alternative counseling.

    Where
    Georgia
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    Applies only where your superior court circuit has set up a program and the judge orders attendance. The judge can waive it for good cause, such as living outside Georgia or the county, or having a similar program available. Ask your superior court clerk or check your circuit's standing order. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeFamily Counseling

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

County programs

  • Appalachian Family Law Information Center

    Appalachian Family Law Information Center (Appalachian Judicial Circuit)

    This center offers free family law court forms packets for divorce with and without minor children, child custody or visitation modification, child support modification, legitimation, contempt, and name changes, plus family violence self-help forms. In-person and virtual appointments are available for the Appalachian Judicial Circuit.

    Where
    Fannin County, Gilmer County and Pickens County, Georgia
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Appointments are for the Appalachian Judicial Circuit only (Fannin, Gilmer, and Pickens counties). See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Fulton County Superior Court Family Division: Family Law Forms

    Superior Court of Fulton County, Family Division

    The Fulton County Superior Court Family Division posts free family law form packets with instructions. They include a Parenting Plan, Child Support Addendum, Domestic Relations Financial Affidavit, divorce with or without minor children, change of custody and child support, child support modification, contempt, legitimation, income deduction orders, and a sample visitation schedule. The court strongly recommends getting legal advice; it lists the Atlanta Bar Lawyer Referral Service (404-521-0777), Atlanta Legal Aid (404-524-5811), and AVLF (404-521-0790).

    Where
    Fulton County, Georgia
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    Forms are for Fulton County Superior Court cases; other courts may need different forms. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP)

    Georgia Legal Services Program, Inc.

    GLSP is a nonprofit law firm whose attorneys and paralegals give free civil legal help to Georgians in the 154 counties outside metro Atlanta. Apply online or by phone to see if you qualify. GLSP also co-runs GeorgiaLegalAid.org (see ga-georgialegalaid-org).

    Where
    Serves 154 counties in Georgia
    All 154 counties

    Appling County, Atkinson County, Bacon County, Baker County, Baldwin County, Banks County, Barrow County, Bartow County, Ben Hill County, Berrien County, Macon-Bibb County, Bleckley County, Brantley County, Brooks County, Bryan County, Bulloch County, Burke County, Butts County, Calhoun County, Camden County, Candler County, Carroll County, Catoosa County, Charlton County, Chatham County, Chattahoochee County, Chattooga County, Cherokee County, Athens-Clarke County, Clay County, Clinch County, Coffee County, Colquitt County, Columbia County, Cook County, Coweta County, Crawford County, Crisp County, Dade County, Dawson County, Decatur County, Dodge County, Dooly County, Dougherty County, Douglas County, Early County, Echols County, Effingham County, Elbert County, Emanuel County, Evans County, Fannin County, Fayette County, Floyd County, Forsyth County, Franklin County, Gilmer County, Glascock County, Glynn County, Gordon County, Grady County, Greene County, Habersham County, Hall County, Hancock County, Haralson County, Harris County, Hart County, Heard County, Henry County, Houston County, Irwin County, Jackson County, Jasper County, Jeff Davis County, Jefferson County, Jenkins County, Johnson County, Jones County, Lamar County, Lanier County, Laurens County, Lee County, Liberty County, Lincoln County, Long County, Lowndes County, Lumpkin County, McDuffie County, McIntosh County, Macon County, Madison County, Marion County, Meriwether County, Miller County, Mitchell County, Monroe County, Montgomery County, Morgan County, Murray County, Columbus-Muscogee County, Newton County, Oconee County, Oglethorpe County, Paulding County, Peach County, Pickens County, Pierce County, Pike County, Polk County, Pulaski County, Putnam County, Quitman County, Rabun County, Randolph County, Augusta-Richmond County, Rockdale County, Schley County, Screven County, Seminole County, Spalding County, Stephens County, Stewart County, Sumter County, Talbot County, Taliaferro County, Tattnall County, Taylor County, Telfair County, Terrell County, Thomas County, Tift County, Toombs County, Towns County, Treutlen County, Troup County, Turner County, Twiggs County, Union County, Upson County, Walker County, Walton County, Ware County, Warren County, Washington County, Wayne County, Webster County, Wheeler County, White County, Whitfield County, Wilcox County, Wilkes County, Wilkinson County and Worth County

    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Income limits generally apply (or you're 60 or older, in most Georgia counties); see the official page. Doesn't serve residents of Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, or Gwinnett counties (see the ga-atlanta-legal-aid-* entries). Other requirements apply. See the official site for current rules.

    Check current limits and amounts on the official page

    Custody & Parenting TimeDivorceChild SupportHousingFinancial Aid

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

More about Custody & Parenting Time

Child Support

Statewide

  • DCSS Fatherhood Program

    Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Child Support Services

    Running since January 1997, the Fatherhood Program is a voluntary, employment-based program that helps noncustodial parents meet their child support obligations and avoid court. It's an alternative to administrative license suspension. Services include driver's license reinstatement, child support services, GED enrollment, job training, job search and placement, emotional wellness courses, and order modification where it applies. Through a DCSS partnership with Goodwill Industries and the US Department of Labor, Goodwill provides subsidized employment to noncustodial parents with a child support case in Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, Gwinnett, and Henry counties.

    Where
    Georgia
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For noncustodial parents with an active IV-D child support case and paternity established. While enrolled you must pay support, get a job within 90 days, attend accountability sessions, register with the Department of Labor, and report new employment within two days. To complete it, you must work and pay support for 90 consecutive days. If you don't complete it, enforcement resumes and you can't re-enroll for nine months. See the official site for current rules.

    Child SupportFinancial AidFamily Counseling

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Georgia Division of Child Support Services (DCSS)

    Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Child Support Services

    DCSS helps parents through seven steps: opening a case, locating the noncustodial parent, establishing paternity, getting a support order filed, setting up payments, enforcing the order, and reviewing it. It also offers access and visitation help and the DCSS On the Go app.

    Where
    Georgia
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    Open to Georgia parents and caregivers who need child support services. See the official site for current rules.

    Child SupportCustody & Parenting Time

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • GeorgiaLegalAid.org (legal information and self-help forms)

    Atlanta Legal Aid Society and Georgia Legal Services Program

    GeorgiaLegalAid.org is a joint project of Atlanta Legal Aid Society and GLSP with free, easy-to-understand legal information for Georgia. Its Family & Safety section covers custody and visitation, child support and alimony, divorce, domestic violence, legitimation and fathers' rights, and guardianship. Self Help Forms link to Judicial Council of Georgia divorce forms (with and without minor children), family law forms, and protective order forms. There's a legal aid directory, a list of court-based self-help centers, and the LAVA legal information chatbot.

    Where
    Georgia
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Open to anyone in Georgia. It gives legal information, not legal advice. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild SupportHousing

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

County programs

  • Appalachian Family Law Information Center

    Appalachian Family Law Information Center (Appalachian Judicial Circuit)

    This center offers free family law court forms packets for divorce with and without minor children, child custody or visitation modification, child support modification, legitimation, contempt, and name changes, plus family violence self-help forms. In-person and virtual appointments are available for the Appalachian Judicial Circuit.

    Where
    Fannin County, Gilmer County and Pickens County, Georgia
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Appointments are for the Appalachian Judicial Circuit only (Fannin, Gilmer, and Pickens counties). See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Fulton County Superior Court Family Division: Family Law Forms

    Superior Court of Fulton County, Family Division

    The Fulton County Superior Court Family Division posts free family law form packets with instructions. They include a Parenting Plan, Child Support Addendum, Domestic Relations Financial Affidavit, divorce with or without minor children, change of custody and child support, child support modification, contempt, legitimation, income deduction orders, and a sample visitation schedule. The court strongly recommends getting legal advice; it lists the Atlanta Bar Lawyer Referral Service (404-521-0777), Atlanta Legal Aid (404-524-5811), and AVLF (404-521-0790).

    Where
    Fulton County, Georgia
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    Forms are for Fulton County Superior Court cases; other courts may need different forms. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP)

    Georgia Legal Services Program, Inc.

    GLSP is a nonprofit law firm whose attorneys and paralegals give free civil legal help to Georgians in the 154 counties outside metro Atlanta. Apply online or by phone to see if you qualify. GLSP also co-runs GeorgiaLegalAid.org (see ga-georgialegalaid-org).

    Where
    Serves 154 counties in Georgia
    All 154 counties

    Appling County, Atkinson County, Bacon County, Baker County, Baldwin County, Banks County, Barrow County, Bartow County, Ben Hill County, Berrien County, Macon-Bibb County, Bleckley County, Brantley County, Brooks County, Bryan County, Bulloch County, Burke County, Butts County, Calhoun County, Camden County, Candler County, Carroll County, Catoosa County, Charlton County, Chatham County, Chattahoochee County, Chattooga County, Cherokee County, Athens-Clarke County, Clay County, Clinch County, Coffee County, Colquitt County, Columbia County, Cook County, Coweta County, Crawford County, Crisp County, Dade County, Dawson County, Decatur County, Dodge County, Dooly County, Dougherty County, Douglas County, Early County, Echols County, Effingham County, Elbert County, Emanuel County, Evans County, Fannin County, Fayette County, Floyd County, Forsyth County, Franklin County, Gilmer County, Glascock County, Glynn County, Gordon County, Grady County, Greene County, Habersham County, Hall County, Hancock County, Haralson County, Harris County, Hart County, Heard County, Henry County, Houston County, Irwin County, Jackson County, Jasper County, Jeff Davis County, Jefferson County, Jenkins County, Johnson County, Jones County, Lamar County, Lanier County, Laurens County, Lee County, Liberty County, Lincoln County, Long County, Lowndes County, Lumpkin County, McDuffie County, McIntosh County, Macon County, Madison County, Marion County, Meriwether County, Miller County, Mitchell County, Monroe County, Montgomery County, Morgan County, Murray County, Columbus-Muscogee County, Newton County, Oconee County, Oglethorpe County, Paulding County, Peach County, Pickens County, Pierce County, Pike County, Polk County, Pulaski County, Putnam County, Quitman County, Rabun County, Randolph County, Augusta-Richmond County, Rockdale County, Schley County, Screven County, Seminole County, Spalding County, Stephens County, Stewart County, Sumter County, Talbot County, Taliaferro County, Tattnall County, Taylor County, Telfair County, Terrell County, Thomas County, Tift County, Toombs County, Towns County, Treutlen County, Troup County, Turner County, Twiggs County, Union County, Upson County, Walker County, Walton County, Ware County, Warren County, Washington County, Wayne County, Webster County, Wheeler County, White County, Whitfield County, Wilcox County, Wilkes County, Wilkinson County and Worth County

    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Income limits generally apply (or you're 60 or older, in most Georgia counties); see the official page. Doesn't serve residents of Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, or Gwinnett counties (see the ga-atlanta-legal-aid-* entries). Other requirements apply. See the official site for current rules.

    Check current limits and amounts on the official page

    Custody & Parenting TimeDivorceChild SupportHousingFinancial Aid

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

More about Child Support

Financial Aid

Statewide

  • Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS)

    Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL)

    CAPS helps eligible families pay for child care and is funded by the Child Care and Development Fund. It's a parental choice program: families choose the type, location, and frequency of care, and CAPS encourages Quality Rated providers. Apply, renew, and report changes through Georgia Gateway or by phone.

    Where
    Georgia
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    New families must be in a CAPS priority group. Must be Georgia residents. Children must be 12 or younger, or 17 or younger with qualifying special needs, and be U.S. citizens or qualified aliens. Most parents must be in a state-approved activity (work, school, or both) an average of at least 24 hours a week; this is waived for foster parents and DFCS Grandparents Raising Grandchildren participants. Gross income can't exceed CAPS limits (Appendix A). See the official site for current rules.

    ChildcareFinancial Aid

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • DCSS Fatherhood Program

    Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Child Support Services

    Running since January 1997, the Fatherhood Program is a voluntary, employment-based program that helps noncustodial parents meet their child support obligations and avoid court. It's an alternative to administrative license suspension. Services include driver's license reinstatement, child support services, GED enrollment, job training, job search and placement, emotional wellness courses, and order modification where it applies. Through a DCSS partnership with Goodwill Industries and the US Department of Labor, Goodwill provides subsidized employment to noncustodial parents with a child support case in Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, Gwinnett, and Henry counties.

    Where
    Georgia
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For noncustodial parents with an active IV-D child support case and paternity established. While enrolled you must pay support, get a job within 90 days, attend accountability sessions, register with the Department of Labor, and report new employment within two days. To complete it, you must work and pay support for 90 consecutive days. If you don't complete it, enforcement resumes and you can't re-enroll for nine months. See the official site for current rules.

    Child SupportFinancial AidFamily Counseling

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Georgia Medicaid (apply through DFCS)

    Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS)

    Medicaid provides health care for people who meet income, resource, and citizenship requirements. Coverage groups include low-income families with children under 19, and adults who are 65 or older, blind, or disabled. Apply with Form 94A or Form 297, or online through Georgia Gateway.

    Where
    Georgia
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Must meet Medicaid income, resource, and citizenship requirements for your coverage group. Children who are over the Medicaid limits may qualify for PeachCare for Kids (see ga-peachcare-for-kids). See the official site for current rules.

    Financial AidInfant CareMental Health

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) (Georgia)

    Georgia DFCS, through Georgia Community Action Agencies

    LIHEAP is a federally funded program that helps low-income households with home energy bills, reducing the risk of illness, fire, or disconnection. It offers bill payment help, energy crisis help, and long-term, low-cost weatherization. Local Community Action Agencies take applications for the counties they serve (a provider map is on the page). Heating help opens the first workday of December for people 65+ or medically homebound and the first workday of January for everyone else. Cooling help opens the first workday of April (65+ or homebound) and the first workday of May for everyone else.

    Where
    Georgia
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or legally admitted immigrant, meet the income limits (see the official page), and be fully responsible for the primary home heating bill. Served first-come, first-served while funds last. Households whose energy bill has a credit of $1,000 or more aren't eligible. See the official site for current rules.

    Check current limits and amounts on the official page

    Financial AidEmergency AssistanceHousing

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • PeachCare for Kids

    Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH)

    PeachCare for Kids is Georgia's state children's insurance program (S-CHIP) for uninsured children. Benefits include doctor visits, preventive care and immunizations, specialist, dental, and vision care, hospitalization, emergency room services, prescriptions, mental health care, and 12 months of postpartum benefits. Each child gets a Georgia Families Care Management Organization and a chosen primary care provider. Apply online through Georgia Gateway (choose 'Medical Assistance'), by phone, in person at a local DFCS office or Right from the Start Medical Assistance Group office, or by mail. One application covers both Medicaid and PeachCare; children are placed in the right program.

    Where
    Georgia
    Cost
    Sliding scale
    Who it's for

    For Georgia children age 18 and under (eligible until their 19th birthday) who are U.S. citizens or in an eligible legal immigrant category, have no current coverage, and aren't eligible for Medicaid. Income limits apply and are updated annually; see the official page. Income is verified at application and each annual renewal. Processing can take up to 45 days. See the official site for current rules.

    Check current limits and amounts on the official page

    Financial AidInfant CareMental Health

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • SNAP Food Stamps (Georgia)

    Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS)

    SNAP is a federally funded program that gives low-income households monthly benefits to buy food. A household can be one person, a family, or unrelated people who buy and prepare meals together. Apply online at Georgia Gateway (gateway.ga.gov, 'Apply for Benefits'), by phone through the DFCS Customer Contact Center, or by mailing paper Form 297 to your local DFCS office. A phone interview with a DFCS eligibility worker is part of the process. Senior SNAP is available for people 60 and older. Renew through Gateway or Form 508.

    Where
    Georgia
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Eligibility depends on household income and other rules set by DFCS; income limits aren't listed on the page fetched. See the official site for current rules.

    SNAP (Food Assistance)Financial Aid

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) (Georgia)

    Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS)

    TANF gives monthly cash assistance to low-income families with children, along with an employment services component. Benefits are paid on an EPPICard (EBT). Apply online at Georgia Gateway (gateway.ga.gov, 'Apply for Benefits'), by phone through the DFCS Customer Contact Center, or by mailing paper Form 297 to your local DFCS office. Renew through Gateway or Form 508.

    Where
    Georgia
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For low-income families with children under 18, children age 18 who are in school full-time, and pregnant women. Families must cooperate with the Division of Child Support Services unless there is good cause. See the official site for current rules.

    Financial Aid

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

County programs

  • Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP)

    Georgia Legal Services Program, Inc.

    GLSP is a nonprofit law firm whose attorneys and paralegals give free civil legal help to Georgians in the 154 counties outside metro Atlanta. Apply online or by phone to see if you qualify. GLSP also co-runs GeorgiaLegalAid.org (see ga-georgialegalaid-org).

    Where
    Serves 154 counties in Georgia
    All 154 counties

    Appling County, Atkinson County, Bacon County, Baker County, Baldwin County, Banks County, Barrow County, Bartow County, Ben Hill County, Berrien County, Macon-Bibb County, Bleckley County, Brantley County, Brooks County, Bryan County, Bulloch County, Burke County, Butts County, Calhoun County, Camden County, Candler County, Carroll County, Catoosa County, Charlton County, Chatham County, Chattahoochee County, Chattooga County, Cherokee County, Athens-Clarke County, Clay County, Clinch County, Coffee County, Colquitt County, Columbia County, Cook County, Coweta County, Crawford County, Crisp County, Dade County, Dawson County, Decatur County, Dodge County, Dooly County, Dougherty County, Douglas County, Early County, Echols County, Effingham County, Elbert County, Emanuel County, Evans County, Fannin County, Fayette County, Floyd County, Forsyth County, Franklin County, Gilmer County, Glascock County, Glynn County, Gordon County, Grady County, Greene County, Habersham County, Hall County, Hancock County, Haralson County, Harris County, Hart County, Heard County, Henry County, Houston County, Irwin County, Jackson County, Jasper County, Jeff Davis County, Jefferson County, Jenkins County, Johnson County, Jones County, Lamar County, Lanier County, Laurens County, Lee County, Liberty County, Lincoln County, Long County, Lowndes County, Lumpkin County, McDuffie County, McIntosh County, Macon County, Madison County, Marion County, Meriwether County, Miller County, Mitchell County, Monroe County, Montgomery County, Morgan County, Murray County, Columbus-Muscogee County, Newton County, Oconee County, Oglethorpe County, Paulding County, Peach County, Pickens County, Pierce County, Pike County, Polk County, Pulaski County, Putnam County, Quitman County, Rabun County, Randolph County, Augusta-Richmond County, Rockdale County, Schley County, Screven County, Seminole County, Spalding County, Stephens County, Stewart County, Sumter County, Talbot County, Taliaferro County, Tattnall County, Taylor County, Telfair County, Terrell County, Thomas County, Tift County, Toombs County, Towns County, Treutlen County, Troup County, Turner County, Twiggs County, Union County, Upson County, Walker County, Walton County, Ware County, Warren County, Washington County, Wayne County, Webster County, Wheeler County, White County, Whitfield County, Wilcox County, Wilkes County, Wilkinson County and Worth County

    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Income limits generally apply (or you're 60 or older, in most Georgia counties); see the official page. Doesn't serve residents of Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, or Gwinnett counties (see the ga-atlanta-legal-aid-* entries). Other requirements apply. See the official site for current rules.

    Check current limits and amounts on the official page

    Custody & Parenting TimeDivorceChild SupportHousingFinancial Aid

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

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WIC

Statewide

  • Georgia WIC

    Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH)

    Georgia WIC provides eWIC food benefits (fruits and vegetables, dairy, grains, proteins, and infant formula, plus farmers market benefits in summer), breastfeeding support, health counseling with nutritionists, referrals, and a mobile app. Apply through Georgia Gateway.

    Where
    Georgia
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Income guidelines are at https://dph.georgia.gov/WIC/income-eligibility-guidelines (not checked today). See the official site for current rules.

    WICInfant Care

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

More about WIC

SNAP (Food Assistance)

Statewide

  • SNAP Food Stamps (Georgia)

    Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS)

    SNAP is a federally funded program that gives low-income households monthly benefits to buy food. A household can be one person, a family, or unrelated people who buy and prepare meals together. Apply online at Georgia Gateway (gateway.ga.gov, 'Apply for Benefits'), by phone through the DFCS Customer Contact Center, or by mailing paper Form 297 to your local DFCS office. A phone interview with a DFCS eligibility worker is part of the process. Senior SNAP is available for people 60 and older. Renew through Gateway or Form 508.

    Where
    Georgia
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Eligibility depends on household income and other rules set by DFCS; income limits aren't listed on the page fetched. See the official site for current rules.

    SNAP (Food Assistance)Financial Aid

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

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Housing

Statewide

  • GeorgiaLegalAid.org (legal information and self-help forms)

    Atlanta Legal Aid Society and Georgia Legal Services Program

    GeorgiaLegalAid.org is a joint project of Atlanta Legal Aid Society and GLSP with free, easy-to-understand legal information for Georgia. Its Family & Safety section covers custody and visitation, child support and alimony, divorce, domestic violence, legitimation and fathers' rights, and guardianship. Self Help Forms link to Judicial Council of Georgia divorce forms (with and without minor children), family law forms, and protective order forms. There's a legal aid directory, a list of court-based self-help centers, and the LAVA legal information chatbot.

    Where
    Georgia
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Open to anyone in Georgia. It gives legal information, not legal advice. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild SupportHousing

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Homeless Help: Georgia Balance of State Continuum of Care

    Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA)

    Help for people experiencing homelessness in Georgia comes through 8 Continuums of Care (CoCs). DCA's page lists local coordinated entry contacts by county and an interactive map of homeless services access points. Coordinated Entry assesses your needs and connects you to shelter or stable housing resources run by community organizations that DCA funds through Emergency Solutions Grants and other sources. DCA doesn't fund direct services itself.

    Where
    Georgia
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Use the county list or map first; if you can't find an access point, call the Balance of State toll-free hotline or email homelessinfo@dcaga.zendesk.com. See the official site for current rules.

    HousingEmergency Assistance

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) (Georgia)

    Georgia DFCS, through Georgia Community Action Agencies

    LIHEAP is a federally funded program that helps low-income households with home energy bills, reducing the risk of illness, fire, or disconnection. It offers bill payment help, energy crisis help, and long-term, low-cost weatherization. Local Community Action Agencies take applications for the counties they serve (a provider map is on the page). Heating help opens the first workday of December for people 65+ or medically homebound and the first workday of January for everyone else. Cooling help opens the first workday of April (65+ or homebound) and the first workday of May for everyone else.

    Where
    Georgia
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or legally admitted immigrant, meet the income limits (see the official page), and be fully responsible for the primary home heating bill. Served first-come, first-served while funds last. Households whose energy bill has a credit of $1,000 or more aren't eligible. See the official site for current rules.

    Check current limits and amounts on the official page

    Financial AidEmergency AssistanceHousing

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

County programs

  • Gateway Center Coordinated Entry (City of Atlanta and Fulton County)

    Gateway Center

    Gateway Center is a coordinated access point for the City of Atlanta and Fulton County Continuums of Care. Individuals and families experiencing homelessness can get housing assessments, emergency shelter placement, and links to longer-term housing. The City of Atlanta Assessment Center (275 Pryor Street SW, Atlanta) does assessments Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-3 p.m., with in-person sign-up starting at 7 a.m. The North Fulton Assessment Center (7741 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta; 404-612-0720) is open Mon-Fri 9-4 (walk-ins 9-noon, appointments 1-4). The South Fulton Assessment Center (5600 Stonewall Tell Rd, College Park) is at 404-612-0137.

    Where
    Fulton County, Georgia
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For individuals and families experiencing homelessness in the City of Atlanta and Fulton County. Daily assessments are limited by the number of assessors; check back at 1 p.m. for afternoon openings. See the official site for current rules.

    HousingEmergency Assistance

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP)

    Georgia Legal Services Program, Inc.

    GLSP is a nonprofit law firm whose attorneys and paralegals give free civil legal help to Georgians in the 154 counties outside metro Atlanta. Apply online or by phone to see if you qualify. GLSP also co-runs GeorgiaLegalAid.org (see ga-georgialegalaid-org).

    Where
    Serves 154 counties in Georgia
    All 154 counties

    Appling County, Atkinson County, Bacon County, Baker County, Baldwin County, Banks County, Barrow County, Bartow County, Ben Hill County, Berrien County, Macon-Bibb County, Bleckley County, Brantley County, Brooks County, Bryan County, Bulloch County, Burke County, Butts County, Calhoun County, Camden County, Candler County, Carroll County, Catoosa County, Charlton County, Chatham County, Chattahoochee County, Chattooga County, Cherokee County, Athens-Clarke County, Clay County, Clinch County, Coffee County, Colquitt County, Columbia County, Cook County, Coweta County, Crawford County, Crisp County, Dade County, Dawson County, Decatur County, Dodge County, Dooly County, Dougherty County, Douglas County, Early County, Echols County, Effingham County, Elbert County, Emanuel County, Evans County, Fannin County, Fayette County, Floyd County, Forsyth County, Franklin County, Gilmer County, Glascock County, Glynn County, Gordon County, Grady County, Greene County, Habersham County, Hall County, Hancock County, Haralson County, Harris County, Hart County, Heard County, Henry County, Houston County, Irwin County, Jackson County, Jasper County, Jeff Davis County, Jefferson County, Jenkins County, Johnson County, Jones County, Lamar County, Lanier County, Laurens County, Lee County, Liberty County, Lincoln County, Long County, Lowndes County, Lumpkin County, McDuffie County, McIntosh County, Macon County, Madison County, Marion County, Meriwether County, Miller County, Mitchell County, Monroe County, Montgomery County, Morgan County, Murray County, Columbus-Muscogee County, Newton County, Oconee County, Oglethorpe County, Paulding County, Peach County, Pickens County, Pierce County, Pike County, Polk County, Pulaski County, Putnam County, Quitman County, Rabun County, Randolph County, Augusta-Richmond County, Rockdale County, Schley County, Screven County, Seminole County, Spalding County, Stephens County, Stewart County, Sumter County, Talbot County, Taliaferro County, Tattnall County, Taylor County, Telfair County, Terrell County, Thomas County, Tift County, Toombs County, Towns County, Treutlen County, Troup County, Turner County, Twiggs County, Union County, Upson County, Walker County, Walton County, Ware County, Warren County, Washington County, Wayne County, Webster County, Wheeler County, White County, Whitfield County, Wilcox County, Wilkes County, Wilkinson County and Worth County

    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Income limits generally apply (or you're 60 or older, in most Georgia counties); see the official page. Doesn't serve residents of Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, or Gwinnett counties (see the ga-atlanta-legal-aid-* entries). Other requirements apply. See the official site for current rules.

    Check current limits and amounts on the official page

    Custody & Parenting TimeDivorceChild SupportHousingFinancial Aid

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Homeless Coordinated Entry - Clayton County (Hearts to Nourish Hope)

    Hearts to Nourish Hope

    Hearts to Nourish Hope is the coordinated entry contact DCA lists for Clayton County. Contact them to start a homelessness assessment and get connected to shelter or housing resources. An online assessment (housing form) is also listed.

    Where
    Clayton County, Georgia
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Clayton County. See the official site for current rules.

    HousingEmergency Assistance

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Homeless Coordinated Entry - Dougherty County (Southwest Georgia United Way)

    Southwest Georgia United Way

    Southwest Georgia United Way is the coordinated entry contact DCA lists for Dougherty County. Contact them to start a homelessness assessment and get connected to shelter or housing resources. 112 Westover Blvd., Albany, GA 31707. An interest form is at https://www.doughertycountycoe.org/.

    Where
    Dougherty County, Georgia
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Dougherty County. See the official site for current rules.

    HousingEmergency Assistance

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Homeless Coordinated Entry - Glynn County (Safe Harbor (lead agency))

    Safe Harbor (lead agency)

    Safe Harbor (lead agency) is the coordinated entry contact DCA lists for Glynn County. Contact them to start a homelessness assessment and get connected to shelter or housing resources. Administration site: 1526 Norwich Street, Brunswick, GA 31520, Mon-Fri 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. The page also lists a Safe Harbor contact at 912-275-7202 and other Brunswick providers (Gateway CSB, Golden Isles Salvation Army, Coastal GA Community Action).

    Where
    Glynn County, Georgia
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Glynn County. See the official site for current rules.

    HousingEmergency Assistance

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Homeless Coordinated Entry - Gwinnett County (Home First Gwinnett / The Latin American Association)

    Home First Gwinnett / The Latin American Association

    Home First Gwinnett / The Latin American Association is the coordinated entry contact DCA lists for Gwinnett County. Contact them to start a homelessness assessment and get connected to shelter or housing resources. Norcross Assessment Center at The Latin American Association, 5320 Jimmy Carter Blvd. An online application is also listed. Project RESET 2.0 in Lawrenceville: 770-822-7501.

    Where
    Gwinnett County, Georgia
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Gwinnett County. See the official site for current rules.

    HousingEmergency Assistance

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Homeless Coordinated Entry - Lowndes County (90Works)

    90Works

    90Works is the coordinated entry contact DCA lists for Lowndes County. Contact them to start a homelessness assessment and get connected to shelter or housing resources. Email ceslowndes@90works.org.

    Where
    Lowndes County, Georgia
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Lowndes County. See the official site for current rules.

    HousingEmergency Assistance

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Homeless Coordinated Entry - Macon-Bibb County (Macon Bibb EOC)

    Macon Bibb EOC

    Macon Bibb EOC is the coordinated entry contact DCA lists for Macon-Bibb County. Contact them to start a homelessness assessment and get connected to shelter or housing resources. Houston Avenue, Macon, GA 31201.

    Where
    Macon-Bibb County, Georgia
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Macon-Bibb County. See the official site for current rules.

    HousingEmergency Assistance

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

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Childcare

Statewide

  • Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS)

    Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL)

    CAPS helps eligible families pay for child care and is funded by the Child Care and Development Fund. It's a parental choice program: families choose the type, location, and frequency of care, and CAPS encourages Quality Rated providers. Apply, renew, and report changes through Georgia Gateway or by phone.

    Where
    Georgia
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    New families must be in a CAPS priority group. Must be Georgia residents. Children must be 12 or younger, or 17 or younger with qualifying special needs, and be U.S. citizens or qualified aliens. Most parents must be in a state-approved activity (work, school, or both) an average of at least 24 hours a week; this is waived for foster parents and DFCS Grandparents Raising Grandchildren participants. Gross income can't exceed CAPS limits (Appendix A). See the official site for current rules.

    ChildcareFinancial Aid

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Georgia's Pre-K Program

    Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL)

    Georgia's Pre-K is a tuition-free prekindergarten for 4-year-olds, funded by the Georgia Lottery. Classes run in child care centers and public schools in all 159 counties, on a 180-day school-year schedule (usually August to May) with a 6.5-hour instructional day. Some sites offer a five-week Summer Transition Program. To enroll, contact Pre-K sites about openings, submit registration or waiting-list forms, and turn in documents by the first day.

    Where
    Georgia
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Children must be 4 on or before September 1 of the school year and live in Georgia. Families must agree to the full 6.5-hour day for the whole school year. See the official site for current rules.

    Childcare

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Head Start and Early Head Start (Georgia)

    Georgia Head Start State Collaboration Office, Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL)

    Head Start and Early Head Start are federally funded programs that prepare children under 5 for school. Georgia has 32 agencies offering center-based care, home visiting, child care partnership sites, and family child care homes. Services include early learning, health, nutrition, dental, and mental health services, family engagement and goal planning, and inclusive early intervention for children with disabilities. Find a local program with the Head Start Locator and apply directly; each provider has its own process and deadline.

    Where
    Georgia
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Free for families with income at or below the federal poverty guidelines. Children also qualify regardless of income if the family gets TANF, SSI, or SNAP, or the child is in foster care or experiencing homelessness. Families with high housing costs may still qualify; see the official page. One application per child; waiting lists are used when full (Georgia.gov, https://georgia.gov/enroll-child-head-start). See the official site for current rules.

    Check current limits and amounts on the official page

    ChildcareInfant CareSpecial-Needs Parenting

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Quality Rated Family Support Call Center (find child care)

    Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL)

    DECAL's Quality Rated Family Support Call Center gives free, personalized help finding high-quality child care, plus information on DECAL's other family supports. Families can also search Quality Rated, Georgia's quality rating and improvement system for child care, online. Specialists can call you back at a time you choose.

    Where
    Georgia
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Open to any family looking for child care in Georgia. Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m., except state holidays; leave a message after hours or email findqrcare@decal.ga.gov. See the official site for current rules.

    Childcare

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

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Family Counseling

Statewide

  • DCSS Fatherhood Program

    Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Child Support Services

    Running since January 1997, the Fatherhood Program is a voluntary, employment-based program that helps noncustodial parents meet their child support obligations and avoid court. It's an alternative to administrative license suspension. Services include driver's license reinstatement, child support services, GED enrollment, job training, job search and placement, emotional wellness courses, and order modification where it applies. Through a DCSS partnership with Goodwill Industries and the US Department of Labor, Goodwill provides subsidized employment to noncustodial parents with a child support case in Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, Gwinnett, and Henry counties.

    Where
    Georgia
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For noncustodial parents with an active IV-D child support case and paternity established. While enrolled you must pay support, get a job within 90 days, attend accountability sessions, register with the Department of Labor, and report new employment within two days. To complete it, you must work and pay support for 90 consecutive days. If you don't complete it, enforcement resumes and you can't re-enroll for nine months. See the official site for current rules.

    Child SupportFinancial AidFamily Counseling

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Georgia 24-Hour Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline

    Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence (GCADV)

    GCADV's 24-hour statewide hotline connects callers with trained advocates around the clock. There are no fees and no judgments.

    Where
    Georgia
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Open to anyone in Georgia affected by domestic violence.

    Emergency AssistanceFamily Counseling

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Parenting Seminar for Divorcing Parents (Uniform Superior Court Rule 24.8)

    Superior Courts of Georgia (Judicial Council of Georgia, Administrative Office of the Courts)

    Under Uniform Superior Court Rule 24.8, any superior court circuit may set up a seminar of up to four hours that teaches parties to domestic relations cases how divorce affects children. It covers parents' actions during and after separation, children at different developmental stages, and the economics of divorce. Judges may require any or all parties to attend by court order. Failing to finish it can mean the final divorce decree is withheld, contempt, or an award of attorney fees and costs. Courts may accept approved out-of-county seminars or alternative counseling.

    Where
    Georgia
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    Applies only where your superior court circuit has set up a program and the judge orders attendance. The judge can waive it for good cause, such as living outside Georgia or the county, or having a similar program available. Ask your superior court clerk or check your circuit's standing order. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeFamily Counseling

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

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Mental Health

Statewide

  • Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL)

    Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD)

    GCAL is Georgia's 24/7/365 line for mental health, substance use, and intellectual and developmental disability crises. Staff give phone intervention, dispatch mobile crisis teams, find open crisis or detox beds statewide, and link people to urgent appointments. For non-emergencies, GCAL helps you reach a state-funded provider near you and can schedule appointments; you can also search providers by ZIP code at mygcal.com. GCAL is operated by Carelon for DBHDD and is Georgia's home for the 988 Lifeline.

    Where
    Georgia
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    Open to anyone in Georgia. People in immediate danger are warm-transferred to local 911, and staff stay on the line until responders arrive (DBHDD Access Services page, https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/access-services). See the official site for current rules.

    Mental HealthEmergency AssistanceSpecial-Needs Parenting

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Georgia Medicaid (apply through DFCS)

    Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS)

    Medicaid provides health care for people who meet income, resource, and citizenship requirements. Coverage groups include low-income families with children under 19, and adults who are 65 or older, blind, or disabled. Apply with Form 94A or Form 297, or online through Georgia Gateway.

    Where
    Georgia
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Must meet Medicaid income, resource, and citizenship requirements for your coverage group. Children who are over the Medicaid limits may qualify for PeachCare for Kids (see ga-peachcare-for-kids). See the official site for current rules.

    Financial AidInfant CareMental Health

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • PeachCare for Kids

    Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH)

    PeachCare for Kids is Georgia's state children's insurance program (S-CHIP) for uninsured children. Benefits include doctor visits, preventive care and immunizations, specialist, dental, and vision care, hospitalization, emergency room services, prescriptions, mental health care, and 12 months of postpartum benefits. Each child gets a Georgia Families Care Management Organization and a chosen primary care provider. Apply online through Georgia Gateway (choose 'Medical Assistance'), by phone, in person at a local DFCS office or Right from the Start Medical Assistance Group office, or by mail. One application covers both Medicaid and PeachCare; children are placed in the right program.

    Where
    Georgia
    Cost
    Sliding scale
    Who it's for

    For Georgia children age 18 and under (eligible until their 19th birthday) who are U.S. citizens or in an eligible legal immigrant category, have no current coverage, and aren't eligible for Medicaid. Income limits apply and are updated annually; see the official page. Income is verified at application and each annual renewal. Processing can take up to 45 days. See the official site for current rules.

    Check current limits and amounts on the official page

    Financial AidInfant CareMental Health

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

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Infant Care

Statewide

  • Babies Can't Wait (Early Intervention)

    Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH)

    Babies Can't Wait is Georgia's Part C early intervention program for infants and toddlers with special needs, from birth to their third birthday. It offers early identification and screening and coordinated services built into a family plan (IFSP). Services happen during daily routines in natural settings like home or daycare. Make a referral with the Child Health Referral Form, sent to the local Child Health Referral Contact in your county, or by phone, email, fax, letter, or in person.

    Where
    Georgia
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    Georgia children from birth to their third birthday, regardless of income, who have a diagnosed condition known to cause developmental delay (such as blindness, Down syndrome, autism, or spina bifida) or a developmental delay confirmed by a qualified team. Parental consent isn't required to refer, but referrers are encouraged to talk with parents first. See the official site for current rules.

    Special-Needs ParentingInfant Care

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Georgia Medicaid (apply through DFCS)

    Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS)

    Medicaid provides health care for people who meet income, resource, and citizenship requirements. Coverage groups include low-income families with children under 19, and adults who are 65 or older, blind, or disabled. Apply with Form 94A or Form 297, or online through Georgia Gateway.

    Where
    Georgia
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Must meet Medicaid income, resource, and citizenship requirements for your coverage group. Children who are over the Medicaid limits may qualify for PeachCare for Kids (see ga-peachcare-for-kids). See the official site for current rules.

    Financial AidInfant CareMental Health

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Georgia WIC

    Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH)

    Georgia WIC provides eWIC food benefits (fruits and vegetables, dairy, grains, proteins, and infant formula, plus farmers market benefits in summer), breastfeeding support, health counseling with nutritionists, referrals, and a mobile app. Apply through Georgia Gateway.

    Where
    Georgia
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Income guidelines are at https://dph.georgia.gov/WIC/income-eligibility-guidelines (not checked today). See the official site for current rules.

    WICInfant Care

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Head Start and Early Head Start (Georgia)

    Georgia Head Start State Collaboration Office, Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL)

    Head Start and Early Head Start are federally funded programs that prepare children under 5 for school. Georgia has 32 agencies offering center-based care, home visiting, child care partnership sites, and family child care homes. Services include early learning, health, nutrition, dental, and mental health services, family engagement and goal planning, and inclusive early intervention for children with disabilities. Find a local program with the Head Start Locator and apply directly; each provider has its own process and deadline.

    Where
    Georgia
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Free for families with income at or below the federal poverty guidelines. Children also qualify regardless of income if the family gets TANF, SSI, or SNAP, or the child is in foster care or experiencing homelessness. Families with high housing costs may still qualify; see the official page. One application per child; waiting lists are used when full (Georgia.gov, https://georgia.gov/enroll-child-head-start). See the official site for current rules.

    Check current limits and amounts on the official page

    ChildcareInfant CareSpecial-Needs Parenting

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • PeachCare for Kids

    Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH)

    PeachCare for Kids is Georgia's state children's insurance program (S-CHIP) for uninsured children. Benefits include doctor visits, preventive care and immunizations, specialist, dental, and vision care, hospitalization, emergency room services, prescriptions, mental health care, and 12 months of postpartum benefits. Each child gets a Georgia Families Care Management Organization and a chosen primary care provider. Apply online through Georgia Gateway (choose 'Medical Assistance'), by phone, in person at a local DFCS office or Right from the Start Medical Assistance Group office, or by mail. One application covers both Medicaid and PeachCare; children are placed in the right program.

    Where
    Georgia
    Cost
    Sliding scale
    Who it's for

    For Georgia children age 18 and under (eligible until their 19th birthday) who are U.S. citizens or in an eligible legal immigrant category, have no current coverage, and aren't eligible for Medicaid. Income limits apply and are updated annually; see the official page. Income is verified at application and each annual renewal. Processing can take up to 45 days. See the official site for current rules.

    Check current limits and amounts on the official page

    Financial AidInfant CareMental Health

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

More about Infant Care

Special-Needs Parenting

Statewide

  • Babies Can't Wait (Early Intervention)

    Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH)

    Babies Can't Wait is Georgia's Part C early intervention program for infants and toddlers with special needs, from birth to their third birthday. It offers early identification and screening and coordinated services built into a family plan (IFSP). Services happen during daily routines in natural settings like home or daycare. Make a referral with the Child Health Referral Form, sent to the local Child Health Referral Contact in your county, or by phone, email, fax, letter, or in person.

    Where
    Georgia
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    Georgia children from birth to their third birthday, regardless of income, who have a diagnosed condition known to cause developmental delay (such as blindness, Down syndrome, autism, or spina bifida) or a developmental delay confirmed by a qualified team. Parental consent isn't required to refer, but referrers are encouraged to talk with parents first. See the official site for current rules.

    Special-Needs ParentingInfant Care

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL)

    Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD)

    GCAL is Georgia's 24/7/365 line for mental health, substance use, and intellectual and developmental disability crises. Staff give phone intervention, dispatch mobile crisis teams, find open crisis or detox beds statewide, and link people to urgent appointments. For non-emergencies, GCAL helps you reach a state-funded provider near you and can schedule appointments; you can also search providers by ZIP code at mygcal.com. GCAL is operated by Carelon for DBHDD and is Georgia's home for the 988 Lifeline.

    Where
    Georgia
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    Open to anyone in Georgia. People in immediate danger are warm-transferred to local 911, and staff stay on the line until responders arrive (DBHDD Access Services page, https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/access-services). See the official site for current rules.

    Mental HealthEmergency AssistanceSpecial-Needs Parenting

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Head Start and Early Head Start (Georgia)

    Georgia Head Start State Collaboration Office, Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL)

    Head Start and Early Head Start are federally funded programs that prepare children under 5 for school. Georgia has 32 agencies offering center-based care, home visiting, child care partnership sites, and family child care homes. Services include early learning, health, nutrition, dental, and mental health services, family engagement and goal planning, and inclusive early intervention for children with disabilities. Find a local program with the Head Start Locator and apply directly; each provider has its own process and deadline.

    Where
    Georgia
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Free for families with income at or below the federal poverty guidelines. Children also qualify regardless of income if the family gets TANF, SSI, or SNAP, or the child is in foster care or experiencing homelessness. Families with high housing costs may still qualify; see the official page. One application per child; waiting lists are used when full (Georgia.gov, https://georgia.gov/enroll-child-head-start). See the official site for current rules.

    Check current limits and amounts on the official page

    ChildcareInfant CareSpecial-Needs Parenting

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Parent to Parent of Georgia (Parent Training and Information Center)

    Parent to Parent of Georgia, Inc.

    Parent to Parent of Georgia is a statewide nonprofit supporting families and individuals from birth through age 26 who are affected by disabilities or special health care needs. It is Georgia's Parent Training and Information Center (PTI), Health Information Center (Family-to-Family), Babies Can't Wait Central Directory, and Parent to Parent USA affiliate. It offers a searchable provider database, the Roadmap to Success guide, and a training and events calendar.

    Where
    Georgia
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    Georgia families and individuals, birth through age 26, affected by disabilities or special health care needs. See the official site for current rules.

    Special-Needs Parenting

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

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Statewide

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Nationwide programs that also apply

These programs serve families anywhere in the U.S., including Georgia.

  • 211 (United Way 211)

    United Way 211

    Call 211 for confidential help connecting to local community services, such as housing, homelessness, and utility bill assistance. 211.org can also help you find your local 211.

    Where
    Nationwide
    Cost
    Free
    Phone
    211
    Who it's for

    Free and confidential to call. Programs you're referred to set their own rules. See the official site for current rules.

    Emergency AssistanceHousing

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

    988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

    Free, confidential support 24/7 by call, text, or chat. You don't have to be suicidal to reach out; reasons include relationships, economic worries, substance use, depression, and loneliness. Spanish: press 2 or text AYUDA to 988. Veterans: press 1.

    Where
    Nationwide
    Cost
    Free
    Phone
    988
    Who it's for

    Available to anyone in the United States and its territories. See the official site for current rules.

    Mental HealthEmergency Assistance

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • ChildCare.gov

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care

    Helps parents find safe, quality child care in their community that fits their family's needs. It links to each state's or territory's child care websites, where parents can search for child care and consumer education information.

    Where
    Nationwide
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Information site open to everyone. The state programs it links to set their own rules. See the official site for current rules.

    Childcare

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline

    Childhelp

    A safe, nonjudgmental space by call, text, or chat for anyone concerned about or affected by child abuse. It is not a reporting line and is not connected to 911; the site lists each state's child abuse reporting contacts.

    Where
    Nationwide
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Open to anyone. The hotline may have to share information with authorities if a child is being harmed or someone intends to act on suicidal thoughts. In California, child abuse reports go to your county's CPS line. See the official site for current rules.

    Emergency AssistanceFamily Counseling

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Crisis Text Line

    Crisis Text Line

    Free, confidential, 24/7 support by text message. Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the U.S. to reach a trained volunteer crisis counselor for stress, anxiety, loneliness, substance use, self-harm, or suicidal thoughts.

    Where
    Nationwide
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Available to anyone in the United States. See the official site for current rules.

    Mental HealthEmergency Assistance

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

    Internal Revenue Service

    A federal tax credit that helps low- to moderate-income workers and families reduce taxes owed and possibly increase their refund. The IRS site has a qualification checker and links to free tax preparation help.

    Where
    Nationwide
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For workers with low to moderate income; the amount can depend on children or dependents and other factors. The IRS notes refunds for EITC claims are held until mid-February. See the official site for current rules.

    Financial Aid

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Find Shelter

    U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

    HUD's tool for finding housing, shelter, health care, and clothing resources by location. It also links to help paying rent, applying for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), talking to a housing counselor, and reporting housing discrimination.

    Where
    Nationwide
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Open to anyone searching. Each local program found through the tool has its own eligibility rules. See the official site for current rules.

    HousingEmergency Assistance

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Find Your Parent Center (Parent Training and Information Centers)

    Center for Parent Information and Resources

    A finder for the nearly 100 Parent Training and Information Centers (PTIs) and Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRCs) in the US and territories. These centers work with families of infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities, birth to 26, and help parents take part in their children's education and development.

    Where
    Nationwide
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For families of children and youth with disabilities, birth to 26. Each Parent Center sets its own services. See the official site for current rules.

    Special-Needs Parenting

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • FindTreatment.gov

    Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

    A confidential, anonymous search tool for finding mental health and substance use treatment facilities in the United States, with guides on treatment options and paying for treatment.

    Where
    Nationwide
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Free to search. Each facility sets its own intake rules and costs. See the official site for current rules.

    Mental Health

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline

    National Domestic Violence Hotline

    Free, confidential, 24/7 support from advocates by call, chat, or text (START to 88788), including crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals to local resources. Help is available for anyone affected by relationship abuse.

    Where
    Nationwide
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Open to anyone. The Hotline does not give direct financial help (like cash or hotel vouchers) but can connect you with local resources. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. See the official site for current rules.

    Emergency AssistanceFamily Counseling

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • National Parent & Youth Helpline

    Parents Anonymous

    Free, confidential support for parents, children, and youth from trained Helpline Specialists by call, text, or live chat, available 24/7. Run by Parents Anonymous, which also offers Parents Anonymous support groups.

    Where
    Nationwide
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For parents, children, and youth. See the official site for current rules.

    Family CounselingMental Health

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse (Fatherhood.gov)

    U.S. Administration for Children and Families, Office of Family Assistance

    A federally funded national resource for fathers. Offers a library of fatherhood resources, activities for dads and kids, topics like co-parenting, blended families, and economic stability, a Program Map to find local fatherhood programs, and a National Call Center for dads.

    Where
    Nationwide
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Open to all fathers and the public. Local programs found through the Program Map set their own eligibility. See the official site for current rules.

    Family Counseling

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Postpartum Support International: Help for Dads

    Postpartum Support International (PSI)

    Support for fathers dealing with depression or anxiety during pregnancy or after a baby arrives. Includes a call/text HelpLine, free peer support such as support groups (including a group for dads) and a peer mentor program, a weekly Chat with an Expert call, and a directory of perinatal mental health providers.

    Not for emergencies. The PSI HelpLine is not a crisis hotline and does not handle emergencies. In a crisis, call 988 or your local emergency number, or call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 833-852-6262 (24/7).

    Where
    Nationwide
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For dads facing perinatal mental health challenges. The PSI HelpLine is not a crisis hotline and does not handle emergencies. You leave a confidential message any time and a trained volunteer returns your call or text; messages are returned every day, within 8am-11pm EST. In a crisis, call 988 or your local emergency number, or call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 833-852-6262 (24/7).

    Mental HealthInfant Care

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Safe to Sleep

    National Institutes of Health (NICHD)

    A national campaign with evidence-based guidance to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related infant deaths, plus tummy time tips and free printable materials for parents and grandparents.

    Where
    Nationwide
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Free information for anyone caring for a baby. Talk with your child's doctor about your baby's specific needs. See the official site for current rules.

    Infant Care

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • SAMHSA's National Helpline

    Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

    Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information service in English and Spanish for people and families facing mental health or substance use disorders. Connects callers with local treatment, support groups, and community organizations. It does not provide counseling.

    Where
    Nationwide
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Open to anyone. No insurance needed; people without insurance may be referred to state-funded or sliding-fee programs. TTY: 1-800-487-4889. See the official site for current rules.

    Mental Health

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

    U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Administration

    The federal SNAP program provides food benefits to low-income families to help with their grocery budget. In California, SNAP is called CalFresh and you apply through the state.

    Where
    Nationwide
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For low-income households. In California, apply for CalFresh; the county decides eligibility. See the official site for current rules.

    SNAP (Food Assistance)

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • WIC: Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children

    U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Administration

    The federal WIC program provides healthy foods, personalized nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals from pregnancy until a child turns 5. Includes an eligibility checker and a tool to find WIC near you.

    Where
    Nationwide
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    WIC serves women who are pregnant, recently pregnant, or breastfeeding, and babies and kids under 5. USDA says moms, dads, foster parents, and anyone raising kids under 5 can apply for the children in their care. See the official site for current rules.

    WICInfant Care

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)