It is free to apply for benefits. Do not trust anyone who asks for money in exchange for help with an application.
Appeal
If you are denied benefits or disagree with any decision on your benefits, you can request a hearing. To request a hearing, contact your local DFCS office by phone or in writing. Act fast, there is a time limit to appeals.
Find Legal Help
Free Legal Help With Appeals or Disability Access
Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc.
To apply call (404) 524-5811 or apply online
Georgia Legal Services
(404) 206-5175 or toll free 1-800-498-9469 or apply online
Georgia Senior Legal Aid
404-389-9992
Free Help With Applications
AARP Foundation
1-877-957-7627
Atlanta Community Food Bank
678-553-5917
Center for Pan Asian Community Services
1-866-379-1242
If DFCS denied or terminated your public benefits, you also have the right to re-apply for those benefits. Sometimes new applications are processed faster than appeals. Apply again at Georgia Gateway.