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Department of Human Resources
Division of Family and Children Services

Thomas L. Mullenix
267 East Johnson St.
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 856-2740
FAX (706) 856-2792

Days and Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday
8:00am – 5:30pm
(Open until 5:45 on Tuesdays and Thursdays)


Financial Services

  • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
  • Cash Aid to Families With Dependent Children
  • Employment Services (Required for TANF Recipients and ABAWDS)
  • Food Stamps (Able Bodied Adults Without Dependents must comply with Employment Services)
  • Medicaid
  • Limited Emergency and Seasonal Energy Assistance
  • Child Support Referral
  • Child Care
  • Transportation for Pregnant Women and Young Children and Employment Services (if eligible)

Social Services

  • Adoption and Adoption Assistance
  • Foster Care for Children
  • Child Protective Services
  • Adult Protective Services
  • Homemaker Services
  • Parenting Information
  • Preventive Services
  • Referrals for Other Services


"Protecting kids. .helping families"


Office at 267 East Johnson St.

The Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) is responsible for welfare and employment support, protecting children, foster care and other services to strengthen families.

Purpose: To be the community service agency of choice for Hart County residents.

Charges for Services: None

See DEFACs Fact Sheet

Go to Georgia Department of Family Children Services

The mission of the Department of Family and Children Services is to help families provide the care, protection and experiences essential to their well-being.