All 12 major Georgia assistance programs, explained in plain English.
Monthly electronic benefits to buy food at grocery stores, farmers markets, and select retailers. For households with limited income and resources.
Free or low-cost health insurance for eligible low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly adults, and people with disabilities.
Georgia's Medicaid expansion program for adults aged 19–64 who meet work/activity requirements. Includes employment, education, or volunteer activities.
Helps pay heating and cooling costs, utility bills, and in some cases weatherization improvements. Applied through local Community Action Agencies.
Nutrition supplementation, breastfeeding support, and healthcare referrals for pregnant women, new mothers, and children under 5.
Federal rental assistance that helps low-income families afford safe housing. Administered by local public housing authorities. Waitlists may be long.
Georgia's Childcare and Parent Services program subsidizes childcare costs for working families. One of the most impactful programs for working parents.
Weekly cash benefits for workers who lost their job through no fault of their own. Must be actively seeking work. Apply within 7 days of job loss.
Cash assistance for low-income families with dependent children. Includes work requirements and time limits. Applied through the DFCS Gateway portal.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for elderly/disabled with limited income. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) for workers with disabilities.