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

ATLANTA (September 14, 2026) - On Thursday, September 17, 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 second meeting.

EVENT DETAILS:

• Date: Thursday, September 17, 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 meeting will examine the impact of rising out-of-home care costs to improve on the state's ability to provide necessary services for children in state custody. The committee will hear presentations from the Office of the Child Advocate, Together Georgia and Justice for Children, followed by responses to committee questions from the Department of Family and Children Services.

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].