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Human Services Department recommending the Board delegate the Director of said Department, or his/her designees, authorization to execute on behalf of the County, non-standard boilerplate agreements developed by the California Department of Social Services and approved by County Counsel, Risk Management and Human Resources for provision of emergency and Court-ordered placement of children with substitute care providers to ensure the safety and welfare of said children.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve.
FUNDING: Averages 55% Federal/State Social Services Funding with the average 45% County Share met primarily with realignment dollars.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost $2,432,500.00
Funding
Budgeted $ 2,432,500.00
New Funding $
Savings $
Other $
Total Funding Available $ 2,432,500.00
Change To Net County Cost $ 0.00
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: No change. The above amount is an estimate of annual payments to substitute care providers that have not executed a standard County contract and represents approximately one-half of the $5,000,000 budgeted annually for foster care services. Payments for emergency placements are paid directly by the County. Payments for Court-ordered foster care services are issued through the automated State ISAWS system. Rates for substitute care provider services are established and published by the State and vary based on multiple factors, including the type of placement, the age of the child/children and the level of care required. The State reimburses the County for the federal and state share of cost in a varying ratio based on an array of circumstances.
Background:
The Department of Human Services, Social Services Division, Child Protective Services (CPS) is mandated to remove children from unsafe circumstances and place them in protective care in accordance with provisions of the Welfare and Institution Code when the cir...
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