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

ATLANTA (October 19, 2026) - On Thursday, October 22, 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 third meeting.

EVENT DETAILS:

• Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
• Time: 9:00 a.m.
• Location: Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Room 606, 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 focus on potential solutions to address rising costs within Georgia's foster care system. The committee will hear from the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS), medical professionals, child advocacy organizations, foster care service providers, and foster parents about challenges facing children in out-of-home care, including the impact of autism on care costs.

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].