Commonly known as DFCS ("Dee-Fax"), the Fulton County Department of Family and Children Services--a division of the state's Department of Human Services--provides a range of family support programs and services to county residents. According to the DFCS website, the division "investigates child abuse; finds foster homes for abused and neglected children; helps low income, out-of-work parents get back on their feet; assists with childcare costs for low income parents who are working or in job training; and provides numerous support services and innovative programs to help troubled families." For generation information, call 404-651-9361; for adoptions, 404-657-3550; and for child protection services, 404-651-9361.