1. Georgia Division of Family & Children Services DFCS Strategic Plan for 2014 Presenter: Sharon Hill, PhD, DFCS Director Date: April 23, 2014 Georgia Department of Human Services

2. DFCS Strategic Plan for 2014 ValuesFocus & Outcomes Child safety and family well-being are at the core of every thing we do. Focus I. Safety & Well-being of Children DFCS meets or exceeds critical outcomes related to the safety and well-being of the children and families we serve. A stable, competent, and professional workforce is essential to quality outcomes. Focus II. Employee Development Staff perform in an exceptional manner and have opportunities for growth because we invest in them. Our commitments and obligations will be carried out with integrity, quality, and transparency. Focus III. Accountability, Commitment to Permanency & Integrity We demonstrate integrity, maintain fidelity to our plans and operate with a strong sense of commitment to permanency for our children in care and thus make adjustments to plans when needed in a timely and transparent manner. We are most effective in achieving our mission when we partner, develop, and maintain strong relationships with our clients, customers and external stakeholders. Focus IV. Strong External Partnerships We develop and maintain strong partnerships, alliances, and strategic relationships in order to meet shared goals and objectives for children and families..

3. Georgia Division of Family & Children Services Priorities for 2014 S afety & Well-being O pportunities for Employees A ccountability, Commitment to Permanency & Integrity R elationships with our Partners