Stephannie Stokes/WABE; Data analysis by Agnel Philip/ProPublica, Author at The Current

Brittany Wise a few weeks after the traffic stop last spring that led her children to enter foster care. The state did not return her kids because she lacked stable housing and income. Credit:Matthew Pearson/WABE

When families need housing, Georgia will pay for foster care rather than provide assistance

by Stephannie Stokes/WABE; Data analysis by Agnel Philip/ProPublica January 18th, 2024January 18th, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

A five-year analysis by WABE and ProPublica found that, in more than 700 cases, Georgia reported inadequate housing as the sole reason for removing a child. Advocates say it would be cheaper to help families get housing.

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