Accessing Services 

• Assistance with essential services (finding food, paying bills), contact 211. 
• Food Insecurity and Meal Services 
• Online Access to Unemployment Services, small business support 
• Resources in Spanish and for immigrants 
• ChildCare & Parent Services – apply for childcare assistance with CAPS  

DFCS Services 

• Apply for Food Stamp and Medicaid Benefits: gateway.ga.gov (verification documents can be uploaded and case status info is available for all benefits) 
• Download an Application: https://dfcs.georgia.gov/services 
• Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Visit: https://www.connectebt.com/gaebtclient  or call: 888-421-3281 for updates 
• Those without internet access can contact the DFCS Customer Contact Center at 877-423-4746 for additional information or to request a paper application. Applications and any required verification can be mailed back to your local county DFCS office.  County office locations are available online at https://dfcs.georgia.gov/locations.