Georgia DFACS warns of $85M shortfall as providers report halted services and layoffs State Department of Human Services Commissioner Candace Brose told lawmakers a projected state-funds shortfall of roughly $85 million has forced the agency to pause or centralize authorizations for many delivered services. Providers at a joint appropriations/judiciary-juvenile hearing said suspensions of behavioral aides, transportation and visitation support have crippled case progress and led to layoffs and service cutoffs.

Georgia's DFACS faces an alarming $85 million shortfall, risking essential services for vulnerable children and leading to layoffs and halted programs!

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Georgia court revises criteria for terminating parental rights in new legislation Legislation updates grounds for court-ordered termination of parental rights in Georgia.

Georgia's House Bill 639 is set to transform the way parental rights are terminated, aiming to prioritize children's voices in the courtroom and enhance their safety.

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Fulton County Sheriff appoints officer to enhance missing foster child recovery efforts Fulton County improves child recovery by appointing officer for exigency warrant processes

A groundbreaking partnership in Georgia is transforming the search for missing foster children, with law enforcement stepping up to ensure swift recovery efforts.

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Georgia's Child Welfare Agency Reports Success in Recovering Missing Foster Children Agency reports improved child recovery efforts despite ongoing challenges with funding and reunification rates.

Georgia's child welfare system is making strides in recovering missing foster children, but significant challenges like high turnover rates and funding freezes still loom large.

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Georgia launches innovative QRTP program to support vulnerable foster children and combat human trafficking State launches new programs to improve care for vulnerable children and support disaster relief efforts.

Georgia is taking bold steps to transform its foster care system, launching an innovative program to provide crucial support for vulnerable children and combat human trafficking.

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