Board of Family & Children Services

Meetings 

  • Meetings are held quarterly at 8:30 am.
  • DFCS offices located at 619 Mauldin Road / P.O. Box 217 in Calhoun.
  • Contact Rachel Brooks, Director, at 706-624-1224.

Members

  • Steve Bayzid (Community Rep.)
    5 Year Term Expiring on March 19, 2026
    Appointing Authority: Gordon County Board of Commissioners
  • Allen Bowen (School Rep)
    5 Year Term Expiring on June 30, 2024
    Appointing Authority: Gordon County Board of Commissioners
  • Diane Kirby
    5 Year Term Expiring on May 30, 2024
    Appointing Authority: Gordon County Board of Commissioners
  • Sgt. Robert Hughes (Law Enforcement Rep.)
    5 Year Term Expiring on September 30, 2027
    Appointing Authority: Gordon County Board of Commissioners
  • Mary Jane Garigan
    5 Year Term Expiring on February 28, 2027
    Appointing Authority: Gordon County Board of Commissioners

Overview

Gordon County Board of Family and Children Services under the direction of the Georgia Department of Human Resources, provides and administers all welfare and public assistance functions within the county including such programs as temporary assistance to needy families (TANF), adult Medicaid, food stamps, employment services, child and adult protective social services, foster care, and adoptions.