Public Meetings

Generally, meetings are held the last Monday of each month at 4:00pm at the Director's Board Room, 4th Floor, 446 W. Crogan Street, Lawrenceville, Georgia (exceptions are when office is closed for state holidays – then meetings held the week prior). Due to the pandemic, certain meetings may be held virtually. For detailed information on meetings, visit www.dfcs.georgia.gov/locations/gwinnett-county.

The role of the county board shall be to protect the well-being of this state's children while preserving family integrity and:

• Serve as an active liaison and a link between the county department and the local community
• Advocate on behalf of the local county office concerning DFCS’ legislative priorities and appropriations, and unmet needs in the community
• Support the overall mission of the Division of Family and Children Services
• Advocate for additional county funding for specific needs beyond state appropriations, and set standards for expenditures of county funds
• Acquire knowledge of Division programs and services offered
• Assess the county department’s provision of services in relation to the needs of the community
• Assist the County Director in building staff morale and motivating employees
• Provide recommendations for improving local county operations via annual report
• Submit Annual Report to the Division Director each year by December 15th
• Assist the Regional Director in the selection process for the County Director should the position become vacant

County boards shall support the overall mission of the Division of Family and Children Services of the department.

For more information, please visit the Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Family and Children Services website.