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Georgia Child Welfare Faces Criticism Amid Cost-Cutting Measures

2/27/2026

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Candice Broce, commissioner for Georgia's child welfare system, has implemented cost-saving measures to address an $85.7 million projected shortfall.
The measures have reduced visits for family reunification and delayed juvenile court proceedings.
Critics, including lawmakers and service providers, question the measures' effectiveness and the approval process for services.
The agency has lost over 800 placement beds since 2019, complicating care for children with behavioral challenges.

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Candice Broce, commissioner for Georgia's child welfare system, has implemented cost-saving measures to address an $85.7 million projected shortfall.
The measures have reduced visits for family reunification and delayed juvenile court proceedings.
Critics, including lawmakers and service providers, question the measures' effectiveness and the approval process for services.
The agency has lost over 800 placement beds since 2019, complicating care for children with behavioral challenges.