Division of Families

Georgia’s Housing Policies Separate Parents From Children

While the state’s Division of Family and Children Services provides little housing assistance, “inadequate housing” keeps parents from their kids.

3 stories published since 2024

Former Foster Youth Are Eligible for Federal Housing Aid. Georgia Isn’t Helping Them Get It.

by Stephannie Stokes, WABE

June 11, 2024, 4:00 am EDT
When the Number of Bedrooms in a Home Keeps Parents From Getting Their Kids Back

by Stephannie Stokes, WABE, with data analysis by Agnel Philip, ProPublica

April 1, 2024, 6:00 am EDT
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 18, 2024, 6:00 am EST