GPHSA

02/26/2026

GPHSA MEMBERS:

Thank you for your advocacy in contacting your legislators - many of you let me know that you reached out to them, and it paid off. I'm happy to report that the final amended budget agreed upon by the House and Senate includes the full $2,000 supplement. The budget has been forwarded to the Governor for signature with no anticipated changes to be made.

The supplemental budget ends June 30, 2026, which means it is reasonable to expect the supplement on or before the closeout of FY26 at the end of July. I feel confident that DHS will send clarification in the near future on when employees can expect to receive the supplement.

Thank you again for your efforts.

Susan
Executive Director

09/22/2025

🗣️ Need tools to handle tense situations with confidence? Join us for GPHSA’s upcoming Verbal De-escalation Training! Gain practical skills to stay calm, defuse conflict, and keep interactions safe and respectful.

📅 Tuesday, October 21 | 💻 Virtual | ✅ Free to attend

Don’t miss this opportunity—reserve your spot today!

www.gphsa.org

09/18/2025

You don't want to miss this virtual seminar hosted by the Georgia Association of DFCS Boards! Visit www.gadfcsboards.org or scan the QR code to register.

09/09/2025

GEORGIA ASSOCIATION OF DFCS BOARDS, INC. TRAINING ANNOUNCEMENT

The Georgia Association of DFCS Boards, Inc. is pleased to announce the 2025 Annual DFCS Board Association's Virtual Training Seminar.

This year's seminar will be held on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 from 11:30 to 1:30 pm. There is no cost to participate in this virtual training this year. However, each participant must register on the events page of the association's website at https://www.gadfcsboards.org.

Each registered participant will receive the training link prior to the seminar date. The deadline for registration is Monday, September 29, 2025.

The training focuses on Diversity Competency, and the title of the seminar is Differences are Good. The trainer will be Ms. Liz Gallaspy, LMSW. She is a team member with the Child Welfare Training Collaborative /Professional Excellence Program, School of Social Work, with the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University.

We encourage all DFCS Board members, DFCS staff at all levels, retirees, GPHSA members, and community partners to participate in this virtual training event.

Please email [email protected] if you have any questions about the seminar, registration, or the training seminar link.

We look forward to your participation in this year's Virtual Annual Georgia Association of DFCS Boards, Inc. Training Seminar. Again, there is no cost for participation. Therefore, click on the link below or scan the QR code to submit your registration today.

https://www.gadfcsboards.org/events/

08/18/2025

Reminder. Coming up this week.

Get tickets online for Smart Money Moves: Your Personal Finance Power Hour! here.

08/13/2025

This is going to be a great Lunch and Learn

Get tickets online for Smart Money Moves: Your Personal Finance Power Hour! here.

08/13/2025

Join Danielle Templeton, Director of Communications for ERSGA and a passionate advocate for financial literacy, as she shares her top personal finance strategies… All packed into one dynamic hour! With years of experience educating Georgia’s workforce and retirees, Danielle delivers practical, empowering advice you can put to work immediately. Don’t miss this fast-paced, high-impact session that could change your financial future!

Register now at:

Get tickets online for Smart Money Moves: Your Personal Finance Power Hour! here.

08/11/2025

As we reflect on more than 40 years of service to Georgia’s human services professionals, the Georgia Professional Human Services Association (GPHSA) is looking ahead to ensure we remain a relevant, responsive, and impactful organization.

To help guide this process, we are partnering with the University of Georgia’s J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development. Like many organizations today, GPHSA recognizes the importance of evolving our practices and business model to better serve our members. T

his partnership will allow us to map out a strategic plan that is grounded in your feedback and focused on meeting the professional needs of human services leaders across the state.
We invite you to take a brief, 3-minute survey to share your insights:
https://uga.questionpro.com/GPHSA

08/11/2025

Don't forget to join us *tomorrow* for this virtual workshop!

How are you caring for yourself these days?
We’ve all heard the saying, “You can’t pour from an empty cup”—but making yourself a priority can be easier said than done.

Join us on August 12 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM for a virtual workshop:
"Nurturing Yourself: A Holistic Approach to Self-Care."

This engaging 90-minute session will guide participants through the essential role of self-care in maintaining physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual health. We’ll explore four core dimensions of self-care, uncover personal roadblocks, and build practical strategies to put your well-being first.

Through a mix of reflection, mindfulness exercises, and creating your own personalized self-care plan, you'll walk away with real tools to help you build lasting, nourishing routines—especially if you’re in a high-stress caregiving role.

Reserve your spot today: https://gphsa.org/upcoming-events/

07/21/2025

How are you caring for yourself these days?
We’ve all heard the saying, “You can’t pour from an empty cup”—but making yourself a priority can be easier said than done.

Join us on August 12 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM for a virtual workshop:
"Nurturing Yourself: A Holistic Approach to Self-Care."

This engaging 90-minute session will guide participants through the essential role of self-care in maintaining physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual health. We’ll explore four core dimensions of self-care, uncover personal roadblocks, and build practical strategies to put your well-being first.

Through a mix of reflection, mindfulness exercises, and creating your own personalized self-care plan, you'll walk away with real tools to help you build lasting, nourishing routines—especially if you’re in a high-stress caregiving role.

Reserve your spot today: https://gphsa.org/upcoming-events/