In more than 700 cases over five years, #Georgia reported inadequate housing as the sole reason for taking a child into foster care, a WABE and ProPublica analysis found.

Advocates say it would be cheaper to help families get housing.

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(Published Jan. 2024)
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When Families Need Housing, Georgia Will Pay for Foster Care Rather Than Provide Assistance

In more than 700 cases over five years, Georgia reported inadequate housing as the sole reason for taking a child into foster care, a WABE and ProPublica analysis found. Advocates say it would be cheaper to help families get housing.

^ProPublica