Georgia Assistance Programs and Services

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• 1. Georgia Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) a.k.a. Georgia Food Stamp Program ⇑– Monthly food stamp benefits to low-income households to help pay for the cost of food. SNAP benefits can be used to buy food from any Georgia store with the EBT/Quest sign.  (+++)  Call: 877-423-4746

• 2. Georgia Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) ⇑ – Monthly cash assistance program with an Employment Services component for Georgia low-income families with children under age 18, and children age 18 and attending school full-time, Call: 877-423-4746

• 3. Georgia Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) Program ⇑ – Designed to help Georgia low-income families afford safe quality child care, Call: 844-694-2347

• 4. Georgia PeachCare for Kids Program ⇑ – Offers free to low cost health insurance to uninsured, eligible children living in Georgia, Call: 877-427-3224

• 5. Georgia Medicaid ⇑ – A health insurance program that provides medical and health-related services to eligible Georgia residents, Call: 877-423-4746

• 6. Georgia Cultivating the Rising Experienced Worker (C.R.E.W.) ⇑ – Provides valuable training and career preparatory opportunities for Georgia’s foster care youth 16-17 years of age with local businesses, non-profit organizations and government agencies, Call: 404-657-3433

• 7. Georgia Health Insurance Premium Payment Program (HIPP) ⇑ – Helps Medicaid members maintain their group sponsored or private insurance which often covers services not paid for by Medicaid, Call: 877-423-4746

• 8. Georgia Money Follows The Person (Ga MFP) ⇑ – Assists eligible individuals in moving from inpatient facilities (i.e. hospitals, psychiatric residential treatment facilities, nursing homes or other long-term care facilities) to an eligible residence in the community with available community services and supports, Call: 866-552-4464

• 9. Georgia Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) ⇑– Healthy foods, breastfeeding support, nutrition education, health care referrals, Call: 800-228-9173

• 10. Georgia National School Lunch Program (NSLP) ⇑ – Provides low-cost or free lunches to school children, Call: ​404-651-7561

• 11. Georgia Special Milk Program ⇑ – Offers milk to children in schools, childcare institutions, and eligible camps, Call: 404-651-7561

• 12. Georgia School Breakfast Program (SBP) ⇑ – Provides low-cost or free meals to school children, Call: ​404-651-7561

• 13. Georgia Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) ⇑ – Provides free meals and snacks to help low-income children in the summer months, Call: 404-651-7561

• 14. Georgia Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) ⇑ – Provides healthy meals and snacks to children and adults receiving day care, Call: ​404-657-5562

• 15. Georgia Head Start and Early Head Start ⇑ – Comprehensive child development programs serving low-income children and their families, Call: 404-929-2457

• 16. Georgia Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) ⇑ – Pays for some home heating and cooling costs for low-income eligible families including crisis, Call: 800-436-7442

• 17. Georgia Weatherization Program ⇑ – Assists households reduce energy bills by improving the energy efficiency of their homes, Call: 404-584-1000 

• 18. Georgia Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) ⇑ – Designed to improve the health of Georgia seniors  by supplementing their diets with nutritious foods, Call: 404-657-3745

• 19. Georgia Housing Choice Voucher Program ⇑ – Helps eligible low-income Georgia residents lease privately owned rental units from participating landlords, Call: Local Housing Authority

• 20. Georgia Public Housing ⇑ – Provides safe, decent, and affordable rental units for low-income Georgia residents, Call: Local Housing Authority