DHS VISION FOR THE FUTURE:
In the delivery of services to individuals, families and communities the Georgia Department of Human Resources will be compassionate, innovative, effective, and accountable.

DHS MISSION:
The Georgia Department of Human Resources in partnership with local communities, will assist individuals and families in achieving safe, healthy, independent, and self-sufficient lives.

DFCS STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:
DFCS will be the provider of a service continuum that promotes the well being of children and families as well as the economic self-sufficiency of all Georgians. An integral part of this continuum of services will be community development of opportunities and supports.

DFCS GOALS:

• Safe Futures for Georgia's Children
  
  Every child will be safe from abuse and neglect and will become a healthy, literate and economically self-sustaining adult. Georgia's children will develop within nurturing, caring permanent families.
  


• Self-Sufficiency for Georgia's Families
  
  All Georgia families will be self-sufficient. Able-bodied adults will be gainfully employed at a living wage with the supports they need for themselves and their families. Children will have an opportunity to participate in high quality, safe, affordable childcare and education programs.



• Safe, Supportive Communities
  
  Georgia's neighborhoods and communities will be safe and economically viable. Individuals will have access to supports which enable them to care for themselves and their families.
  
  
• Infrastructure
  
  DFCS will create an effective and efficient system of work to achieve its vision.