Department of Social Services
Child Welfare Services

The child welfare services system in California provides a continuum of services through various programs, including Child Welfare Services, Child Abuse Prevention, Foster Care, Adoption Assistance, and Adoptions to children who are either at risk of or have suffered abuse and neglect. The May Revision includes $4 billion ($1.6 billion General Fund) to provide assistance payments and services to children and families under these programs. This is a $16.5 million ($17.8 million General Fund) increase from the Governor's Budget.

The May Revision includes a proposal to establish statewide consistency and avoid double payment in rates for children who receive adoption or foster care payments from the Department of Social Services as well as services from the Department of Developmental Services. The Administration proposes to establish a standard monthly rate of $2,006 for adoption and foster care payments to create statewide consistency in rates. The new rate will be effective on July 1, 2007. Families currently receiving a payment below the standard will receive an increase. Families with higher rates will continue to receive the higher rate. Children will continue to receive all necessary services related to their developmental disability through the regional center system. Establishment of a standard rate will result in anticipated savings of $7.1 million General Fund in 2007-08. This proposal includes trailer bill language to ensure that each child's Individual Program Plan takes into account the flat rate received for board and care with the goal of preventing the state paying twice for the same service.
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CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS for Health and Human Services Back to Top

 May Revision Adjustments-Highlights
 Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs
 Department of Health Care Services
 Department of Public Health
 Managed Risk Medical Insurance Board
 Department of Developmental Services
 Department of Mental Health
 Department of Social Services
  CalWORKs
  Supplemental Security Income/State Supplementary Payment Program
  In-Home Supportive Services
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PRINTABLE BUDGET DOCUMENTS Back to Top
Revised Budget Summary - Health and Human Services (pdf * - 42K) -
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Back to Top
Revised Budget Detail - Health and Human Services
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Proposed Budget Summary - Health and Human Services (January 2007)
Displays Proposed Budget Summary information for Health and Human Services.