§ 11462.045
144 words·~1 min read·
/ca/welfare-and-institutions-code/11462-045A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
(a)The State Department of Social Services shall establish a working group to develop recommended revisions to the current system of setting reimbursement rates for group home providers.
(b)In developing recommended revisions to the group home ratesetting system, the working group shall consider the larger context for how the system can better incorporate a spectrum of placements and services that promote positive outcomes for children and families and shall address all of the following:
(1)The provision of mental health and other critical services for children and youth.
(2)The provision of services in family-like settings.
(3)The provision of services that support families and relatives.
(4)Outcome-based evaluation or other quality improvement concepts.
(c)The working group shall include legislative policy and budget staff, stakeholders that are representative of foster youth, providers, children’s advocates, and county welfare and probation directors and staff.