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flag Georgia’s child welfare system faces a crisis due to an $85.7M budget shortfall, causing service cuts, delays, and strain on families and foster parents.

flag Georgia’s child welfare system is in crisis due to an $85.7 million budget shortfall, leading to widespread service cuts that have disrupted family reunification. flag Commissioner Candice Broce’s cost-saving measures—including halting contracts with underperforming providers and requiring state approval for services—have caused delays in court dates, reduced parent-child visits, and eliminated critical supports like behavior aides. flag Foster parents report emotional strain and financial burden, while providers say referrals have plummeted. flag Though lawmakers approved emergency funding, delays persist, and critics call the fix temporary, urging a full audit. flag The agency, which manages $1.06 billion in state funds, continues to struggle with meeting the mental health and behavioral needs of children in care amid shrinking resources.

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