Floyd County

Local offices in Floyd County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Human services · State office

  Floyd County Division of Family and Children Services

  450 Riverside Parkway, Suite 110, Rome, GA 30161

  Help here

  • Food, Medicaid, and cash assistanceApply for or get help with food assistance, Medicaid, and TANF cash assistance.Apply online
  Call 706-295-6500DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov

• Public health · State office

  Floyd County WIC

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportWIC provides food benefits, nutrition help, breastfeeding support, and health referrals for eligible families.Apply online
  Call 706-802-5560Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.georgia.gov

• Child support · State office

  Rome Division of Child Support Services

  450 Riverside Parkway NE, Suite 100, Rome, GA 30161

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services for families in Floyd County.
  Call 877-423-4746DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov

• Public health · State office

  Floyd County Health Department

  16 East 12th Street, Rome, GA 30161

  Help here

  • County public health servicesVisit the health department for local public health services.
  Call 706-295-6123DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nwgapublichealth.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Northwest Georgia Area Agency on Aging

  1 Jackson Hill Drive, Rome, GA 30161

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsGet connected to aging services for residents of Floyd County and nearby counties.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aging.georgia.gov

• Veterans · State office

  Rome Veterans Field Service Office

  201 Calhoun Avenue, Rome, GA 30161

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
  Call 706-295-6026DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.georgia.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Floyd County Emergency Management Agency

  409 East 12th Street, Rome, GA 30161

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseGet emergency preparedness information, alerts, and help during a disaster.
  Call 706-236-5002DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on floydcountyga.gov

• Jobs and training · State office

  Rome Career Center

  462 Riverside Parkway NE, Rome, GA 30161-2942

  Help here

  • Employment and unemployment servicesThe career center serves Chattooga County residents with job search and unemployment services.Apply online
  Call 877-709-8185DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.georgia.gov

• State office

  Rome Department of Driver Services Customer Service Center

  3390 Martha Berry Highway NE, Rome, GA 30165

  Help here

  • Driver license and ID servicesApply for, renew, replace, or update a Georgia driver license or ID.Apply online
  Call 678-413-8400DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dds.georgia.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Sara Hightower Regional Library System

  Help here

  • Public library servicesUse the regional library system for books, public computers, and other library resources.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on georgialibraries.org

Floyd County, Georgia website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Floyd County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Cities and towns in Floyd County

• Cave Spring
• Rome

Georgia programs by kind of help

These are run by Georgia and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026