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  1. Did you know Medicare covers some preventive healthcare? Call GeorgiaCares to learn more at 866-55AGING; bit.ly/GXWKLy.
  2. To learn more about Wednesday's Child, visit our website at wednesdayschildga.com
  3. As it gets hot outside, DHS reminds caretakers never leave a child in a car, even for a few minutes. Temps can rise 20 degrees in 10 mins.
  4. To view this week's Wednesday's Child, tune in to Fox 5 TV tonight at 6 p.m. and Sunday, June 3rd at 10 p.m.
  5. To view this week's Wednesday's Child, tune in to Fox 5 TV tonight at 6 p.m. and Sunday, May 27th at 10 p.m.
  6. DHS celebrates our graduating foster youth. Congratulations on reaching this important goal!
  7. To learn more about Wednesday's Child, visit our website at wednesdayschildga.com
  8. Child Support case and payment information is available online all day, every day at ocse.dhr.georgia.gov
  9. To view this week's Wednesday's Child, tune in to Fox 5 TV tonight at 6 p.m. and Sunday, May 20th at 10 p.m.
  10. When is it okay to leave a child home alone? See DFCS guidelines on ‘latchkey’ kids on Good Day Atlanta. bit.ly/KOxfyI
  11. To learn more about Wednesday's Child, visit our website at wednesdayschildga.com
  12. Division of Family and Children’s Services (DFCS) celebrates Foster Care Appreciation Month at Sam Nunn Atlanta Federal Center May 17.
  13. Don't wait for summer temps to turn deadly. Collect fans now to keep neighborhood seniors cool: bit.ly/IXDY9p
  14. May is Foster Care Appreciation Month.Georgia celebrates the countless foster parents and mentors who give selflessly to children in need.
  15. Owe child support and need a job? The Good Transitions Program can help. Call 404-420-1160 or email GoodTransitions@ging.org
  16. May is Older Americans Month! Celebrate through service. Call your Area Agency on Aging to volunteer: bit.ly/IXDY9p
  17. Aging Event Helps Faith-Based Volunteers Reduce Risk: bit.ly/HvToQf
  18. If a stranger calls with "Medicare updates," don't provide personal information. Contact GeorgiaCares for assistance. bit.ly/GXWKLy
  19. To view this week's Wednesday's Child, tune in to Fox 5 TV tonight at 6 p.m. and Sunday, April 1st th at 10 p.m.
  20. Diabetes supply scams are on the rise. Protect your Medicare number and report suspicious activity to GeorgiaCares: bit.ly/GXWKLy