Agency responsible for child welfare services in Georgia is on track for $48M budget shortfall

By: Ross Williams

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: January 21, 2026

Words: 822

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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The head of Georgia’s Division of Family and Children Services faced questions from lawmakers Wednesday over the agency’s multi-million dollar deficit.

As of last month, the department faced a projected shortfall of about $85 million by the end of the fiscal year on June 30, leading to restricted services for families and terminated contracts with nonprofits since November.

DFCS serves vulnerable children and families including by investigating abuse and neglect, administering aid like food assistance …

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