2025 Rates

2025 California Department of Developmental Services - Community Care Facility (CCF) Rates

Effective January 1, 2025, CCF Rate Models were updated by the California Department of Developmental Services (CDDS). In addition to rate changes, the previous rate levels (column A) were changed to new levels (column B). Rates continue to vary between regional centers across California. Each regional center has its own rate listing, which can be found at https://www.dds.ca.gov/rc/vendor-provider/rate-reform/rate-models/

The rates below are only for San Andreas Regional Center vendorized homes.

 

A B C D E F

Prior to 1/1/25

Service Level

Effective 1/1/25 

Service Level

Staff Operated

4 Beds or Less

Staff Operated
5 Beds or Less

Owner Operated

4 Beds or less

 Owner Operated 

5 Beds or Less

           

2

2 $7,404.26 $5,868.03 $6,891.78

$5,499.13

3

3

$9,581.71

$8,669.41 $7,579.05

$7,197.06

4A

3 $9,581.71 $8,669.41 $7,579.05 $7,197.06

4B

3 $9,581.71 $8,669.41 $7,579.05 $7,197.06

4C

4

$11,277.21

$10,498.88 $11,277.21 $10,498.88

4D

4

$11,277.21

$10,498.88 $11,277.21 $10,498.88

4E

4

$11,277.21

$10,498.88 $11,277.21 $10,498.88

4F

5

$14,133.90

$13,389.70 $14,133.90 $13,389.70

4G

5

$14,133.90

$13,389.70 $14,133.90 $13,389.70

4H

5

$14,133.90

$13,389.70 $14,133.90 $13,389.70

4I

6

$15,865.63

$15,267.22 $15,865.63 $15,267.22
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The 2025 Personal and Incidental (P&I) rate is $179

 

Effective July 1, 2024, ACLs 24-45 and 24-46 authorized the California Necessities Index (CNI increase of 4.32% for Foster Care, Kin-GAP and AAP placements.

The HBFC rates below are effective July 1, 2024 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025.

TYPE OF PAYMENT / PLACEMENT LOC Basic LOC 2 LOC 3 LOC 4
MONTHLY RATES for Resource Families, Foster Family Homes, ARC, NREFMs $1,258 $1,399 $1,543 $1,683

Non-Minor Dependents (NMDs) Residing in a SILP

Effective July 1, 2024, the 4.32% CNI increase applies to the LOC Basic rate for all NMDs residing in a SLIP placement. SCIs cannot be paid to NMDs residing in a SILP. Parenting NMDs can receive the infant supplement ($900) when residing in a SILP.

Adoption Assistance Rates

AAP cases also receive the 4.32% increase. The information below pertains to the different rate tiers.

Initial AAP agreements signed on or after October 1, 1992 through December 31, 2007 and adoption was finalized before May 27, 2011, will follow 2007 FFH rate structure.

Initial AAP agreements signed on or after January 1, 2008 through May 27, 2011 and the adoption finalized on or before May 27, 2011 will follow the 2008 FFH rate structure.

Initial AAP agreements signed and the adoption finalized on or after May 27, 2011 through December 31, 2016 will follow the statewide rate structure.

Important: Effective 4/1/21, initial AAP agreements signed on or after January 1, 2017 that have been renegotiated and an amended agreement signed on or after April 1, 2021 should be reassessed using the AAP LOC protocol. There should be a reassessment of the LOC rate using the AAP LOC protocol for initial AAP agreements signed on or after April 1, 2021.

 

Initial Agreement Date Signed on or after 10/1/92 through 12/31/07  Signed on or after 1/1/08 through 5/27/11  Signed and Adoption finalized from 5/27/11 through 12/31/16  Signed on or after 1/1/17Rates below are effective 7/1/23 Signed on and after 1/1/17Rates below are effective 7/1/24

Adoption Finalized Date

Before 5/27/11

On or before 5/27/11

     

Eligible for Age Rate Increase

Yes, if requested

If agreement was signed prior to 1/1/10

No

No

No

Rate Age 0-4

$698

$732

$1,001

LOC Basic $1,206

LOC Basic $1,258

Rate Age 5-8

$758

$796

$1,081

LOC 2 $1,341

LOC 2 $1,399

Rate Age 9-11

$821

$861

$1,140

LOC 3 $1,479

LOC 3 $1,543

Rate Age 12-14

$895

$939

$1,193

LOC 4 $1,613

LOC 4 $1,683

Rate Age 15 -21

$982

$1,030

$1,251

   

Santa Clara AAP Rates

Ages

0-4

5-8

9-11

12-14

15-21

10/1/92 to 12/31/07

$698

$758

$821

$895

$941

1/1/08 to 5/27/11

$732

$796

$861

$939

$1,030

5/27/11 to 12/31/16

Uses the State Wide Structure Rate

1/1/17 to 11/30/17

Uses the State Wide Structure Rate

12/1/17

Uses the State Wide Structure Rate

Marin County AAP Rates

Ages

0-4

5-6

7-12

13-21

10/1/92 to 12/31/07

$698

$758

$873

$992

1/1/08 to 5/27/11

$751

$796

$917

$1,042

5/27/11 to 12/31/16

Uses the State Wide Structure Rate including LOC rates

1/1/17 to 11/30/17

Uses the State Wide Structure Rate

12/1/17

Uses the State Wide Structure Rate including LOC rates 

Orange County AAP Rates

Ages

0-4

5-8

9-11

12-14

15-21

10/1/92 to 12/13/07

$698

$758

$812

$1,033

$1,033

1/1/08 to 5/27/11

$732

$796

$852

$1,080

$1,080

5/27/11 to 12/31/16

Uses the State Wide Structure Rate

1/1/17 to 11/30/17

Uses the State Wide Structure Rate

12/1/17

Uses the State Wide Structure Rate including LOC rates

Los Angeles County AAP Rates

Ages

0-4

5-8

9-11

12-14

15-21

10/1/92 to 12/13/07

$698

$758

$821

$895

$982

1/1/08 to 5/27/11

$732

$796

$861

$939

$1,030

5/27/11 to 12/31/16

Uses the State Wide Structure Rate

1/1/17 to 11/30/17

Uses the State Wide Structure Rate

12/1/17

Uses the State Wide Structure Rate including LOC rates

Kin-GAP and NRLG Rates

Kin-GAP and NRLG cases also receive the 4.32% increase. Probate NRLG cases may only receive the LOC basic rate.

Kin-GAP and NRLG LOC Rate 

LOC Basic LOC 2 LOC 3 LOC 4
$1,206 $1,341 $1,479 $1,613

The information below pertains to the different rate tiers.

The 4.32% CNI increase also applies to Kin-GAP cases in which dependency was dismissed and for NRLG cases (including probate) whose guardianship was established, prior to May 1, 2011.

Age Birth - 4 5-8 9-11 12-14 15-21
  $732 $796 $852 $939 $1,030

A 4.32% increase applies to Kin-GAP cases where dependency was dismissed and NRLG cases (including probate) where guardianship was established by the juvenile court, between May 1, 2011 and December 31, 2016.

Age Birth - 4 5-8 9-11 12-14 15-21
  $1,001 $1,081 $1,140 $1,193 $1,251

Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) Rate

The 4.32% increase applies to STRTP. This rate is now $17,033.

Foster Family Agencies (FFAs)

The 4.32%  CNI increase is applied to all FFA age-based placements that occurred prior to November 30, 2017. These cases will remain on the age-based rate until those children/youth exit foster care or a triggering event occurs.

Age Birth - 4 5-8 9-11 12-14 15-21
  $2,506 $2,586 $2,645 $2,698 $2,756
Infant Supplement $900

The 6.85% CNI increase is applied to all FFA placements made after December 1, 2017.

LOC Basic LOC 2 LOC 3 LOC 4
$2,6574 $2,761 $2,951 $3,173
Infant Supplement $900

Special Needs and Special Care Increments (SCIs)

Effective 7/1/22, SCIs are eligible for the CNI increase (4.32%) which are updated  by the Special Funds Unit (SFU) in DFCS. Workers must manually update these rates in CalSAWS. 
Special Care Increments cannot be paid to NMDs residing in a SILP.

TYPE OF PAYMENT / PLACEMENT CHILD'S AGE MAXIMUM ALLOWANCE  
       

SCI Tier 1

Effective 7/1/22, this rate receives the CNI increase

All Ages

$143

 

SCI Tier 2

Effective 7/1/22, this rate receives the CNI increase

All Ages

$648

 

SCI Tier 3

Effective 7/1/22, this rate receives the CNI increase

All Ages

$1,148

 
       

Infant Supplement for FFH/FFA/THP-NMD/SILP

 

$900 

Monthly

INFANT SUPPLEMENT: STRTPs

 

$1,379 

Monthly

Sibling Supplement

 

$200 

Monthly

     

Other County / State Special Needs

 

Per DFCS Instruction

Parenting Support Plan

 

$200 per child

Burial Expense

 

$7,500

       

INITIAL CLOTHING ALLOWANCE

Under    1

$176

 
 

Child    1 - 11

$245

 
 

Boy    12 +

$293 

Boy’s Sizes

 

Boy    12 +

$387 Men's Size

Men’s Sizes

 

Girl    12 +

$413

 

ANNUAL CLOTHING ALLOWANCE

Pre-School

$69

 
 

School AgeAgeA child who will have had his/her 5th birthday on or before December 2 of the year in which this payment is being made.

$141

 

Intensive Services Foster Care (ISFC)

The non-contract rates received the 4.32% CNI increase.

  7/1/23
ISFC - FFA $6,966
ISFC Family-Only $3,284

Dual Agency Rates (DAR)

DAR received the 4.32% increase.

Age July 1, 2020 July 1, 2021 July 1, 2022 July 1, 2023 July 1, 2024
Birth up to 3 years $1,215 $1,241 $1,323

$1,414

$1,475
3 years and older $2,714 $2,771 $2,995 $3,157 $3,293

Supplement to Dual Agency Rates

Dual Agency youths that are under 3 years old and receiving the higher rate are not eligible for the following supplemental rates. Supplement to DAR does not receive CNI increase.

$250 $500 $750 $1000

Educational Travel Reimbursement (ETR)

Rates have not changed since 4/1/12

Distance from FC Placement to School of Origin One Way in Miles ETR Rate Per Month Per Child
Up to 3.4 $0
3.5 to 8.4 $58
8.5 to 13.4 $154
13.5 to 18.4 $250
18.5 to 23.4 $347
23.5 or More $443

Rates are based on Public Transportation Passes

Cost Rate
Low $25
Medium $50
High $75

Transitional Housing Placement Program (THPP)

No rate increase for Fiscal Year 2024-2025

TYPE OF RATE PAYMENT RATE
THPP $4,819

Note: The infant supplement for a THPP placement is $900. Although when THPPs are placed through GH/STRTPs the rate is not based on GH standard rates.

Transitional Housing Placement Plus (THP +)

No rate increase for Fiscal Year 2024-2025

TYPE OF SITE PAYMENT RATE
Single $2,400
Parenting $2,800

AB 766 Placement Option for Minors between 16-18

Via ACL 18-135, the state announced that Assembly Bill (AB) 766 created a new non-federal placement option for dependent minors (aged 16-18) who are enrolled in a post-secondary education institution and residing in a dormitory or other designated post-secondary educational institution housing.

The rate is equal to a NMD residing in a SLIP. Effective July 1, 2024 this rate is $1,258.

Transitional Housing Placement (THP) - Non-Minor Dependent (NMD)

The 6.85% increase applies to THP-NMD rates for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

TYPE OF SITE PAYMENT RATE
Single Site Housing $4,373
Remote Site $4,373
Host Family Model $3,479
Infant Supplement $900

 

ACL 20-121 announces the passing of Assembly Bill (AB) 79 which establishes a Housing Supplement for THP-NMD placements based on the annual housing costs of the county of residence and if the youth is parenting (custodial) or not parenting (non-custodial). 

THP-NMD Housing Supplement for Non-Custodial Youth

The table below displays the THP-NMD Housing Supplement for non-custodial youth in all California counties.

NOTE: N/A indicates the county does not qualify for a housing supplement.

County     THP-NMD Rate Housing Supplement Total

Alameda

$4,373

$357

$4,730

Alpine $4,373 N/A $4,373
Amador $4,373 N/A $4,373
Butte $4,373 N/A $4,373
Calaveras $4,373 N/A $4,373
Colusa

$4,373

N/A $4,373

Contra Costa

$4,373

$357

$4,730

Del Norte $4,373 N/A $4,192
El Dorado $4,373 $98 $4,471

Fresno

$4,373

N/A

$4,373
Glen $4,373 N/A $4,373
Humboldt $4,373 N/A $4,373
Imperial $4,373 N/A $4,373
Inyo $4,373 N/A $4,373
Kern $4,373 N/A $4,373
Kings $4,373 N/A $4,373
Lake $4,373 N/A $4,373
Lassen $4,373 N/A $4,373
Los Angeles $4,373 $334 $4,707
Madera $4,373 N/A $4,373
Marin $4,373 $742 $5,155
Mariposa $4,373 N/A $4,373
Mendocino $4,373 N/A $4,373
Merced $4,373 N/A $4,373
Modoc $4,373 N/A $4,373
Mono $4,373 N/A $4,373
Monterey $4,373 $502 $4,875
Napa $4,373 $404 $4,777
Nevada $4,373 N/A $4,373

Orange

$4,373

$454

$4,827

Placer

$4,373

$98

$4,471
Plumas $4,373 N/A $4,373
Riverside $4,373 $67 $4,440

Sacramento

$4,373

$98

$4,471
San Benito $4,373 $322 $4,695
San Bernardino $4,373 $67 $4,440

San Diego

$4,373

$479

$4,852

San Francisco

$4,373

$742

$5,115

San Joaquin $4,373 N/A $4,373

San Luis Obispo

$4,373

$199

$4,572

San Mateo

$4,373

$742

$5,155

Santa Barbara

$4,373

$559

$4,932

Santa Clara

$4,373

$628

$5,001

Santa Cruz

$4,373

$1,089

$5,462

Shasta $4,373 N/A $4,373
Sierra $4,373 N/A $4,373
Siskiyou $4,373 N/A $4,373

Solano

$4,373

$216

$4,589

Sonoma

$4,373

$251

$4,624

Stanislaus

$4,373

N/A $4,373
Sutter $4,373 N/A $4,373
Tehama $4,373 N/A $4,373
Trinity $4,373 N/A $4,373

Tulare

$4,373

N/A

$4,373
Tuolumne $4,373 N/A $4,373

Ventura

$4,373

$269

$4,642

Yolo

$4,373

$52

$4,425
Yuba $4,373 N/A $4,373

 

 

THP-NMD Housing Supplement for Custodial Youth

The table below displays the THP-NMD Housing Supplement for custodial youth in all California counties.

Note: N/A indicates the county does not qualify for a housing supplement.

County     THP-NMD Rate Housing Supplement Total

Alameda

$4,373

$1,193

$5,566

Alpine $4,373 $67 $4,440
Amador $4,373 $197 $4,570
Butte $4,373 $153 $4,526
Calaveras $4,373 $117 $4,490
Colusa

$4,373

N/A $4,373

Contra Costa

$4,373

$1,193

$5,566

Del Norte $4,373 $32 $4,405
El Dorado $4,373 $728 $5,101

Fresno

$4,373

$219

$4,592
Glen $4,373 N/A $4,373
Humboldt $4,373 $94 $4,467
Imperial $4,373 $63 $4,436
Inyo $4,373 $141 $4,514
Kern $4,373 $29 $4,402
Kings $4,373 $149 $4,522
Lake $4,373 $26 $4,399
Lassen $4,373 N/A $4,373
Los Angeles $4,373 $1,068 $5,441
Madera $4,373 $152 $4,525
Marin $4,373 $1,880 $6,253
Mariposa $4,373 $72 $4,445
Mendocino $4,373 $194 $4,567
Merced $4,373 $221 $4,594
Modoc $4,373 N/A $4,373
Mono $4,373 $354 $4,727
Monterey $4,373 $1,429 $5,802
Napa $4,373 $1,105 $5,478
Nevada $4,373 $279 $4,652

Orange

$4,373

$1,406

$5,779

Placer

$4,373

$728

$5,101
Plumas $4,373 N/A $4,373
Riverside $4,373 $673 $5,046

Sacramento

$4,373

$728

$5,101
San Benito $4,373 $979 $5,352
San Bernardino $4,373 $673 $5,046

San Diego

$4,373

$1,310

$5,683

San Francisco

$4,373

$1,880

$6,253

San Joaquin $4,373 $307 $4,680

San Luis Obispo

$4,373

$793

$5,166

San Mateo

$4,373

$1,880

$6,253

Santa Barbara

$4,373

$1,713

$6,086

Santa Clara

$4,373

$1,756

$6,129

Santa Cruz

$4,373

$2,147

$6,520

Shasta $4,373 $194 $4,567
Sierra $4,373 $67 $4,440
Siskiyou $4,373 N/A $4,373

Solano

$4,373

$915

$5,288

Sonoma

$4,373

$871

$5,244

Stanislaus $4,373 $250 $4,623
Sutter $4,373 $194 $4,567
Tehama $4,373 $10 $4,383
Trinity $4,373 N/A $4,373

Tulare

$4,373

$51

$4,424
Tuolumne $4,373 $94 $4,467

Ventura

$4,373

$1,073

$5,446

Yolo

$4,373

$569

$4,942
Yuba $4,373 $194 $4,567

Wraparound Services Program

Wraparound Services payments are no longer issued by Eligibility Workers. The information below is for historical purposes. Effective July 1, 2012, there is no longer a requirement to subtract the cost of placement for children or youths in FC. Wraparound services are paid at a flat rate of $3500 each month for children or youths in FC, CalWORKs and JPD.