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I. PURPOSE
This release informs you of the per diem rates that the Department
recommends that social services districts pay to voluntary child caring
agencies for additional staff to coordinate the provision of the
following independent living services:
A. Independent living skills Independent living skills and vocational training vocational training for children in
care with voluntary agencies,
B. After-care services After-care services for children on trial discharge and
C. Supervision Supervision for children who have been discharged from custody.
These rates are in addition to the regular state aid rate for care and
maintenance. Districts may also use a budget approach based on the
projected units of service to be provided.
This directive also informs you why the Department recommends these
additional rates, what costs are included, why the additional rates are
justified, and why the original rates have been revised.
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