A bipartisan joint study committee has been formed to address rising costs in Georgia's foster care system. The committee recently met at the Georgia State Capitol to discuss the issue. State agencies are facing a significant budget shortfall due to unexpected cost mismatches in child welfare expenses.

The estimated shortfall is $85 million. Further details about the committee's efforts and plans to address the budget shortfall are available from the source, including information about the committee's meeting at the Georgia State Capitol.