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10/20/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/20/2026 07:57

Joint Study Committee on Evaluating Escalating Costs in Georgia’s Foster Care System to Hold Third Meeting in Atlanta

ATLANTA - The Joint Study Committee on Evaluating Escalating Costs in Georgia's Foster Care System, co-chaired by State Representative Beth Camp (R-Concord) and State Senator Kay Kirkpatrick (R-Marietta), will hold its third meeting on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 9 a.m. in room 606 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building in Atlanta, Ga.

Created by Senate Resolution 622, the Joint Study Committee on Evaluating Escalating Costs in Georgia's Foster Care System will examine the existing framework of the delivery of out of home care services, wrap-around services and all related costs to determine future availability of resources and leverage efficiencies to achieve the best possible outcomes for foster children.

For more information about the joint study committee meeting and to access the livestream, please click here.

WHO: Members of the Joint Study Committee on Evaluating Escalating Costs in Georgia's Foster Care System

WHAT: Joint Study Committee Meeting

WHEN: Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 9 a.m.

WHERE: Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Room 606, 18 Capitol Square S.W., Atlanta, Ga.

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