Child Welfare Providers Warn Georgia System Nearing Collapse Amid $85M Funding Shortfall

#wqeb973newz | Atlanta,GA-🚨👶 Georgia’s child welfare system is under strain.
Child welfare providers warned state lawmakers that an $85 million funding gap is pushing Georgia’s system toward a potential collapse, delaying or denying critical services for children in state custody.

Providers say new approval reviews by Georgia Department of Family and Children Services have slowed access to essentials like transportation, counseling and family services — even as the number of children in need remains unchanged. Lawmakers also questioned why the state’s $14 billion budget surplus hasn’t been used to address the crisis.

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