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If you are deaf or hard of hearing, please call GA Relay at 1-800-255-0135. Our services are free.  \nWhat Services Do We Offer at the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS)?  \nDFCS offers the following services:  \nFood Assistance  \nFood Stamps are benefits that you can use to buy food at any store that has the EBT/Quest sign. We will subtract the price of your food purchase from your Food Stamp account.  \nCash Assistance/Employment Support Services  \nTemporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) provides cash assistance to families with dependent children for a limited time. Parents or caretakers who are included in the grant are required to participate ina work program.  \nCash Assistance program also provides financial assistance to refugee households who are not eligible for the TANF program.  \nMedical Assistance  \nMedicaid, for those who are eligible, may help pay medical bills, doctor’s visits, and Medicare premiums.  \nCommunity Outreach Services  \nFor more information about other DHS services, please visit our website at [http://dfcs.dhs.georgia.gov](http://dfcs.dhs.georgia.gov) or call 1-877-423-4746.  \nHow Do I Apply for Benefits?  \nStep 1. Fill out the application.  \nRead the questions carefully and give accurate information. Sign and date the application.  \nStep 2. Turn in the application to your local office.  \nYou will need to tear off pages 1 , 12-13 and keep them for yourself.  \nMail, fax, or bring in pages 2-11 of this application to your local Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS) office. You can locate your local office at [http://dfcs.dhs.georgia.gov/county](http://dfcs.dhs.georgia.gov/county)offices .  \nIf you or the person for whom you are applying is eligible for benefits, Food Stamp or TANF benefits will be provided from the date that we receive the application with your name, address, and signature on it.  \nIf you are applying for Food Stamps, and/or Medicaid, you can file an application for benefits with only your name, address and signature. However, it may help us to process your application quicker if you complete the entire form. You may use this form to file a joint application for more than one program or for the Food Stamp Program (FS) only. Your FS application will not be denied solely on the basis that your application for another program has been denied. We will make a separate eligibility determination for your FS application. If you are in an institution and applying for Food Stamps and SSI at the same time, the filing date of your application is the date you are released from the institution.  \nStep 3. Talk with us.  \nYou may need to complete an interview with a worker. If so, we will give you an appointment. This interview can be completed by phone.  \nFrequently Asked Questions  \nHow long does it take to get benefits?  \nFood Stamps: up to 30 days  \nTANF: up to 45 days  \nMedicaid: 10 to 60 days  \nYou may be able to get Food Stamps within 7 days if you qualify. See page 3.  \nHow much will I get?  \nYour income, resources, and family size determine benefit amounts. We will be able to give you specific information once we determine your eligibility.  \nHow will I get my benefits?  \nFor Food Stamps, you will get an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card to access your benefits. For TANF, you will get an EPPIC Debit Master card to access your benefits. For Medicaid, you will receive a Medicaid card for each eligible member.  \nWhat information will I need to provide?  \nIt is a good idea to provide the following:  \n• Proof of identity for the applicant if applying for Food Stamps and/or TANF. Proof of identity for everyone requesting Medicaid if applying for Medicaid. An identification card (ID) or driver’s license (","cbCaioUMaGc0ZmMA","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaioUMaGc0ZmMA","pdf",604625,13,"English","# What Services Do We Offer at DFCS\n# How Do I Apply for Benefits?\n## Step 1. Fill out the application\n## Step 2. Turn in the application to your local office\n## Step 3. Talk with us\n# Frequently Asked Questions","[{\"question\":\"Where and how must I submit the completed benefits application?\",\"answer\":\"Submit the completed application to your local county office by hand delivery, fax, or mail. 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