The Heard County Board of Commissioners is now accepting applications from interested citizens for an appointment to the Heard County DFACS Board.

Eligibility Requirements

Effective July 1, 2015, all DFACS Board appointments must be made from one of the following categories:

• Pediatric health care providers
• Appropriate school personnel
• Emergency responders
• Law enforcement personnel
• Private child welfare service providers
• Alumni of the child welfare system
• Mental health care providers
• Former foster parents
• Leaders within the faith based community

Applicants must clearly indicate which category they represent on their application.

Application Deadline: May 14, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. EST

Where to Find the Application

Interested individuals can download the Board Appointment Application from the Heard County website HERE.

Submit Applications by Mail, Email, or In Person To:

Katrina Billingsley Human Resources Director

Email: Katrina.billingsley@heardcountyga.com 

Physical Address: 201 Park Avenue, Room 200 Franklin, GA 30217

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 40 Franklin, GA 30217

All completed applications received by the deadline will be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for review. Appointments will be made at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting on May 19, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. EST, unless otherwise determined by the Board. Applicants are encouraged to attend.

Heard County encourages citizens who are committed to public service and community involvement to apply.