The mission of the Department of Human Services (DHS) Afterschool Services Programis to strengthen Georgia families by expanding afterschool and summer services available to school age youth. Administered by the DHS Division of Family and Children Services’ Office of Family Independence, the Afterschool Services program is designed to support DHS’s broader goal of promoting self-sufficiency within families and ending intergenerational poverty.  Educational attainment and healthy living are key factors in preventing future welfare dependency among today’s youth, particularly youth of economically disadvantaged families. Structured afterschool and summer programs can play a critical role in motivating youth to reach a high level of educational success, as well as provide youth with an opportunity to improve physical fitness activity and gain exposure to good nutrition habits. For more information on the DHR Afterschool Services please call 404-657-4651 or visit www.georgiaafterschoolservices.org.