DFCS Assessments in Georgia

What Is a DFCS Assessment?

At AACS Atlanta, we conduct confidential DFCS assessments for families across Georgia. When the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) opens a case involving a family, a formal assessment is often required. Our licensed professionals perform structured evaluations to determine a diagnosis and identify individual or family treatment needs.

The primary goal of every DFCS assessment at AACS Atlanta is to ensure the safety, permanency, and well-being of children while supporting the entire family unit. Our licensed professionals use evidence-based screening criteria and standardised questions to evaluate risk and guide next steps in collaboration with CPS workers, court-appointed professionals, and treatment providers.

All assessments conducted at AACS Atlanta are confidential.

Why a DFCS Assessment May Be Required

AACS Atlanta conducts DFCS assessments for a variety of reasons, including:

Child custody cases: Used in custody proceedings to help Georgia courts determine the safest arrangement for children.
Parental fitness: Courts order these evaluations to assess a parent’s capacity to safely care for their children.
Substance use concerns: Required when DFCS identifies possible parental substance use as a risk factor in the household.
Family violence: Ordered following reports involving domestic or intimate partner violence affecting the family unit.
Child abuse or neglect: Initiated when there are allegations or findings of abuse, neglect, or child endangerment.
Mental health screening: Our licensed professionals screen for mental health disorders that may affect a parent’s ability to care for a child.
Parental rights review: Part of the evaluation process in termination of parental rights cases in Georgia courts.
Divorce proceedings: May be required by a Georgia family court judge when parental fitness is disputed during divorce.

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Who Is Typically Assessed

AACS Atlanta works with parents and caregivers involved in active DFCS cases across Georgia. This includes:

Parents with an open DFCS case who must complete an evaluation before case closure or custody restoration.
Individuals court-ordered by a Georgia family court judge during divorce, custody hearings, or child protective proceedings.
Parents involved in termination of parental rights cases where a psychological or parental fitness evaluation has been ordered.
Any caregiver where child endangerment has occurred or is suspected, particularly in situations involving ongoing substance use disorder.

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What to Expect: The AACS Atlanta Assessment Process

When you come to AACS Atlanta for a DFCS assessment, the process follows a clear, structured pathway:

Step 1 — Referral or court order

You receive a referral from DFCS, a CPS worker, or a family court judge in Georgia requiring a formal assessment.

Step 2 — Initial intake at AACS Atlanta

One of our licensed professionals gathers background information, relevant case details, and any documents related to the DFCS case.

Step 3 — Confidential evaluation

A structured, evidence-based assessment is conducted using standardized screening criteria and clinical interviews.

Step 4 — Diagnosis and recommendations

Our licensed professional determines whether a diagnosis applies and recommends any needed treatment, classes, or follow-up services.

Step 5 — Report submission

AACS Atlanta prepares a professional report and submits it to the referring agency, court, or CPS worker as required.

AACS Atlanta Services in Georgia

AACS Atlanta provides DFCS assessments and related services across Georgia, including Atlanta, Decatur, and Marietta. All evaluations are conducted by our licensed professionals and are available in English and Spanish.

Related services available at AACS Atlanta alongside DFCS assessments include:

Contact AACS Atlanta

Reach out to AACS Atlanta today to schedule a confidential DFCS assessment or to ask questions about the process. Our licensed professionals are available Monday through Saturday.