Gov. Kemp announces adoption and foster care reform legislation
"It is our solemn duty to take meaningful action,â said Gov. Kemp.
By Kim McCullough | January 28, 2021 at 12:50 PM EST - Updated January 29 at 6:17 AM
ATLANTA, Ga. (WALB) - On Thursday, Gov. Brian Kemp announced his administrationâs adoption and foster care reform initiatives for the 2021 legislative session, introduced by Rep. Bert Reeves and Sen. Bo Hatchett.
The reform initiatives are:
: Expands the resources available to juvenile courts to respond to the safety needs of children and ensures all reliable information is made available to the court in order to make decisions in a childâs best interests.