Federal Grant Award Summary

The Supreme Court of Georgia received a $1,081,596 formula grant award from the Administration on Children, Youth and Families under the State Court Improvement Program (CFDA 93.586), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. This funding supports Georgia's efforts to enhance the quality and effectiveness of court processes related to child welfare proceedings, family preservation, and adoption. The grant enables the court system to conduct comprehensive assessments identifying barriers to timely and effective judicial decision-making in child welfare cases, with a focus on improving legal representation and streamlining court procedures.

Under this two-year formula award, Georgia's judicial system will implement targeted improvements to strengthen legal services and enhance court practices in child welfare proceedings across the state. The program provides flexibility for the state to design assessments tailored to Georgia's specific needs and to develop evidence-based solutions that advance the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and families involved in the judicial system. While the Supreme Court of Georgia serves as the primary grant recipient, implementation and outcome oversight is managed by the Office of the Governor, ensuring coordinated statewide impact on improving child welfare court processes.