System of Care State Plan 2017

The state of Georgia has made significant investments in programs to improve children’s mental health over the past 30 years. Within the past five to six years, Georgia has seen a flurry of activities, programs, and funding aimed at improving children’s mental health. The success of these programs has been enhanced by interagency collaboration and communication. The 2017 Georgia System of Care (SOC) State Plan outlined in this report is the result of a renewed commitment to improving mental and behavioral health services for Georgia’s children on behalf of state child-serving agencies, legislators, and community organizations representing youth, family, and providers.