Oglethorpe GA Medicaid – Food Stamp – Welfare (DFCS) Office
Oglethorpe County DFCS 231 Union Point Street P. O. Box 160 Lexington, Georgia 30648-0160 (706) 743-8152 FAX (706) 743-3019 | Macon County DFCS 413 Clifton Bradley Dr P.O. Box 457 Oglethorpe, GA 31068 (478) 472-3700 FAX (478) 472-3732 |
The Oglethorpe GA Medicaid, Food Stamp, and Welfare (DFCS) Office offers a range of crucial services to the local community.
Medicaid:
- The office administers the Medicaid program under Georgia State guidelines, providing health care for low-income individuals. If you believe you are pregnant, you may be eligible for Medicaid coverage right away. More information can be found at http://dph.georgia.gov/pregnancy-resources.
Welfare Programs (TANF):
- The office offers welfare programs, such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), which provides assistance to those with little or no income.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – Food Stamps:
- The office facilitates the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as Food Stamps, to help low-income families purchase food. For questions regarding Food Stamps, Medicaid, or TANF, individuals can contact the Customer Contact Center at 1-877-423-4746.
Contact Information:
- Address: Oglethorpe County DFCS Office, 231 Union Point Street P. O. Box 160 Lexington, Georgia 30648-0160 and 413 Clifton Bradley Dr P.O. Box 457 Oglethorpe, GA 31068
- Phone: (229) 430-6289
- Fax: (229) 430-0460
- To report child abuse, call the CPS Central Intake Center at 1-855-422-4453
- For questions regarding Food Stamps, Medicaid, TANF, or Childcare, contact the Customer Contact Center at 1-877-423-4746.
The Oglethorpe GA Medicaid, Food Stamp, and Welfare (DFCS) Office plays a crucial role in providing essential support and assistance to individuals and families in need within the community.