Foster Care 0137

Initiative: Reduces funding for services paid by another account.

GENERAL FUND 2005-06 2006-07

All Other ($1,478) ($1,513)

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GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($1,478) ($1,513)

Foster Care 0137

Initiative: Reduces funding by restructuring the existing foster care system, including using performance-based contracting with therapeutic foster care agencies to provide full case and full court responsibilities when a child is in the department's custody.

GENERAL FUND 2005-06 2006-07

All Other $0 ($350,000)

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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 ($350,000)

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2005-06 2006-07

All Other $0 ($654,881)

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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 ($654,881)

Foster Care 0137

Initiative: Reduces funding by creating a 3-level payment system for foster parents consistent with average rates paid in New England and in comparison with rates paid nationally.

GENERAL FUND 2005-06 2006-07

All Other ($41,000) ($60,000)

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GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($41,000) ($60,000)

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2005-06 2006-07

All Other ($76,715) ($112,265)

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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($76,715) ($112,265)

Foster Care 0137