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

ATLANTA (August 11, 2026) - On Thursday, August 13,at 9:00 a.m., the Joint Study Committee on Evaluating Escalating Costs in Georgia's Foster Care System, co-chaired by Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick (R-Marietta) and Rep. Beth Camp (R-Concord), will hold its first hearing.

EVENT DETAILS:

• Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026
• Time: 9:00 a.m.
• Location: Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Room 307, 18 Capitol Square, SW, Atlanta, GA, 30334
• Open to the Public: This event is open to the public and will be live-streamed on the Georgia General Assembly website here.

ABOUT THE MEETING:

The Joint Study Committee on Evaluating Escalating Costs in Georgia's Foster Care System, created through Senate Resolution 622, will review Georgia's foster care system, the support services available to children and families, and the costs associated with those services to help ensure resources are available in the future and improve outcomes for children in foster care.

More information on the meeting can be found here.

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:We kindly request that members of the media confirm their attendance in advance by contacting [email protected].

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Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick serves as Majority Caucus Secretary and Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Children and Families. She represents the 32^nd Senate District, which includes portions of Cherokee and Cobb counties. She may be reached by phone at (404) 463-2518 or by email at [email protected].