Franklin GA Medicaid – Food Stamp – Welfare (DFCS) Office
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| Services: Medicaid provides health care for low-income individuals. (SNAP), which helps low-income families buy food. (TANF), provide assistance to those with little to no income. |
Franklin GA Medicaid, Food Stamp, and Welfare (DFCS) Office
The Franklin GA Medicaid, Food Stamp, and Welfare (DFCS) Office administers various assistance programs under Georgia State guidelines to support low-income individuals and families in the Franklin area.
Medicaid:
- Medicaid provides health care for low-income people.
- The local DFCS office in Franklin, GA, facilitates Medicaid services for eligible individuals.
Food Stamp (SNAP):
- The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Food Stamps helps low-income families purchase food.
- Individuals can apply for food stamp benefits at the local DFCS office or through the Georgia Gateway online portal.
Welfare (TANF):
- Welfare programs, such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), provide assistance to those with little or no income.
Contact Information:
- Address: Heard County DFCS, 1188 Franklin Parkway, P.O. Box 385, Franklin, GA 30217
- Phone: (706) 675-3361
- Fax: (706) 675-0516
- Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Application Process:
- Applications for Food Stamps, Medicaid, TANF, and Childcare can be submitted online through the Georgia Gateway portal or by contacting the local DFCS office.
- Phone interviews are conducted by eligibility workers at DFCS after the application is filed.
Additional Support:
- For inquiries and support, individuals can contact the DFCS Customer Contact Center at 1-877-423-4746.
Accessibility and Assistance:
- Individuals with disabilities can request reasonable modifications or communication assistance to access DFCS services.
- Pregnant individuals may be eligible for immediate Medicaid coverage.
For further details and specific eligibility requirements, individuals are encouraged to contact the Heard County DFCS office directly or visit the official Georgia Gateway website for online applications and benefit information.
If you have any further questions or need assistance with specific aspects of these programs, feel free to ask!
Heard County DFCS
1188 Franklin Parkway
P.O. Box 385
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-3361
FAX (706) 675-0516
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I’ve tried calling to check on my food stamps cause I’ve been waiting for them to come but I haven’t gotten anything
I understand that you’re concerned about not receiving your GA food stamps. There are a few things you can do to check on the status of your application:
Online: You can check your benefits status by logging into Georgia Gateway. If you don’t have an account, you can create one by clicking on the “Create User Account” link.
Phone: You can call the DFCS customer service line at (877) 423-4746. The customer service line is open Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST.
Mail: You can mail a letter to your local DFCS office. The address for your local office can be found on the DFCS website.
If you’re still having trouble checking on the status of your application, you can contact your local DFCS office in person. The address and phone number for your local office can be found on the DFCS website.
Here are some additional things to keep in mind:
Your benefits should be issued on the 5th through the 23rd of each month, depending on the last two digits of your case number.
You can use your EBT card at any store that accepts EBT cards.
You can use your EBT card to purchase food, seeds, and plants to grow food for your own family’s consumption.
You cannot use your EBT card to purchase non-grocery items, such as cleaning products, pet food, paper products, alcohol, or tobacco.
I hope this information is helpful. Please let me know if you have any other questions.