Public Benefits in Georgia
- Call 1-877-423-4746 for automated information.
- Call 404-463-0039 to speak to a person (long wait times)
- Fax 1-888-740-9355.
- Go online to gateway.ga.gov.
- Go to your local DFCS office and ask to speak with someone in-person.
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How can I speak to a SNAP representative?
By dialing (866) 663-3225 you will get a menu of services. You will have a chance to talk to a live person if the automated system does not fit your needs.
How do I speak to a live person at Georgia DFCS?
How can we help?
- Call Us. Primary: (404) 657-3433.
- Mail.
If you are unsure of who to call: Please call 1-800-Georgia which is a toll-free service for citizens seeking state services but don’t know who to contact. Individuals can also contact the Georgia Department of Human Services’ DHS Office of Constituent Services at (404) 651-6316.
How do I talk to a Georgia EBT representative?
Georgia’s EBT customer service number is 1-888-421-3281. If you’d rather apply in person, call your local office or the Georgia SNAP hotline (1-877-423-4746) to find out how.
What is the Lone Star number?
For more information on Lone Star Card and EBT system, you can call at 1 800 777 7EBT. You can call from Monday through Friday during office hours. If you are hearing impaired, you can call at 1 877 765 3458. For Relay Texas, call at 1 800 735 2989.
What’s the number to DFCS?
(877) 423-4746
Customer Contact Center
| Contact | Phone |
|---|---|
| DFCS Constituent Service | Primary: (404) 657-3433 |
| EBT | Primary: (888) 421-3281 |
| Employment Opportunities | |
| Food Stamps, TANF, and Childcare | Primary: (877) 423-4746 |
What does the Georgia Department of Human Services do?
To promote stronger families, the Georgia Department of Human Services investigates child and elderly abuse, facilitates adoption and foster parenting, accepts applications for Medicaid, assists single parents in collecting child support, helps senior citizens remain self-sufficient, and runs the Food Stamp and
How do I report a DCFS caseworker in Georgia?
How can we help?
- Call Us. Primary: (404) 657-3433.
- Mail.
Service Contact
- Central Intake.
- 1800 999 880.
- [email protected].
Talk to trusted friends, family, or clergy about professionals they may know. Ask another health care provider, such as a family doctor, for a recommendation. Ask your health insurance company for a mental health provider list. Use a referral service from a national professional organization for therapists.
How long does CPS have to investigate a case in Georgia?
How long is a Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation? An investigation lasts from 30 to 60 days and is dependent on the circumstances of the case.
Why haven’t I received my SNAP benefits?
Contact your case worker or call the SNAP hotline at 800-342-3009 to figure out why you haven’t gotten your benefits. There may be long hold times.
How do I unlock my GA EBT card?
Call the Customer Service Helpdesk anytime 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to select or reset your PIN at 1-888-421-3281. DO NOT try to guess your PIN. The fourth time you enter the wrong PIN, your account will be locked. You will need to call the Customer Service Helpdesk to reset your PIN.
Is P EBT the same as Snap?
What is Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT)?P-EBT provides benefits – very similar to SNAP benefits — to children that would have received free or reduced price school meals, if not for COVID-related school closures and/or COVID-related reductions in school hours or attendance.
How do I get a replacement Lone Star Card?
If your card is ever lost or stolen, call Customer Service right away toll-free at 1-877-328-9677 and they will tell you how to get a new card. If you do not report your card lost or stolen, someone else could use your card to spend all your benefits, and these benefits will not be replaced.
How long does it take to get a Lone Star card in the mail?
If you ask for a new card by phone, it can take 7-10 days to show up in the mail. You can also go directly to your local DTA office to pick up a new card that day.
How do I renew my food stamps in GA?
If you do not receive your notification when expected or have any questions about renewing your SNAP benefits, call DFCS at 877-423-4746.
Fill Out and Submit Your SNAP Renewal Form
- Renew online. You can renew your benefits as well as check and manage your status through Georgia Gateway.
- Renew by mail.
- Renew in person.
How long does it take to get approved for food stamps in Georgia?
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET BENEFITS? The application must be processed and benefits available within 30 days from the date the application is filed. If your household has little or no income and meets specific criteria, the application must be processed and benefits available within 7 days.
What happens if my SNAP case is closed?
Your EBT card does not expire, even if your SNAP case closes because you are no longer eligible. You can still use any SNAP benefits left on your card after your case closes, and use the same card if you reapply in the future.
How do I call human services?
Helpful Telephone Numbers
| Service | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| DHS HelpLine | 1-800-692-7462 (1-800-451-5886 TDD for individuals with hearing impairments) |
| Autism Services | 1-866-539-7689 |
| COMPASS/Benefits Helpline (Cash Assistance, SNAP, MA, etc.) | 1-800-692-7462 |
| ChildLine (State Child Abuse Registry) | 1-800-932-0313 |
