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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.
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.
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.
Foster parents report emotional strain and financial burden, while providers say referrals have plummeted.
Though lawmakers approved emergency funding, delays persist, and critics call the fix temporary, urging a full audit.
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.
El sistema de bienestar infantil de Georgia se enfrenta a una crisis debido a un déficit presupuestario de $85.7M, causando recortes de servicios, retrasos y tensión en las familias y los padres adoptivos.