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2021 Historical Foster Care Rates
Effective July 1, 2021, ACLs 21-54 and 21-76 authorized the CNI increase of 2.11% for Foster Care, Kin-GAP and AAP placements.
The HBFC rates below are effective July 1, 2021 for FY 2021-2022.
| TYPE OF PAYMENT / PLACEMENT | LOC Basic | LOC 2 | LOC 3 | LOC 4 |
| MONTHLY RATES for Resource Families, Foster Family Homes, ARC, NREFMs | $1,059 | $1,177 | $1,298 | $1,416 |
Non-Minor Dependents (NMDs) Residing in a SILP
Effective July 1, 2021, the 2.11% 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 2.11% 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 7/1/20 | Signed on and after 1/1/17Rates below are effective 7/1/21 | |
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Adoption Finalized Date |
Before 5/27/11 |
On or before 5/27/11 |
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Eligible for Age Rate Increase |
Yes, if requested |
If agreement was signed prior to 1/1/10 |
No |
No |
No |
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Rate Age 0-4 |
$587 |
$616 |
$842 |
LOC Basic $1,037 |
LOC Basic $1,059 |
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Rate Age 5-8 |
$638 |
$670 |
$910 |
LOC 2 $1,153 |
LOC 2 $1,177 |
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Rate Age 9-11 |
$683 |
$717 |
$959 |
LOC 3 $1,271 |
LOC 3 $1,298 |
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Rate Age 12-14 |
$753 |
$790 |
$1,004 |
LOC 4 $1,387 |
LOC 4 $1,416 |
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Rate Age 15 -21 |
$826 |
$867 |
$1,052 |
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Santa Clara AAP Rates
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Ages |
0-4 |
5-8 |
9-11 |
12-14 |
15-21 |
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10/1/92 to 12/31/07 |
$587 |
$638 |
$691 |
$753 |
$826 |
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1/1/08 to 5/27/11 |
$616 |
$670 |
$724 |
$790 |
$867 |
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5/27/11 to 12/31/16 |
Uses the State Wide Structure Rate |
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1/1/17 to 11/30/17 |
Uses the State Wide Structure Rate |
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12/1/17 |
Uses the State Wide Structure Rate |
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Marin County AAP Rates
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Ages |
0-4 |
5-6 |
7-12 |
13-21 |
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10/1/92 to 12/31/07 |
$587 |
$638 |
$734 |
$835 |
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1/1/08 to 5/27/11 |
$632 |
$670 |
$772 |
$877 |
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5/27/11 to 12/31/16 |
Uses the State Wide Structure Rate including LOC rates |
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1/1/17 to 11/30/17 |
Uses the State Wide Structure Rate |
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12/1/17 |
Uses the State Wide Structure Rate including LOC rates |
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Orange County AAP Rates
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Ages |
0-4 |
5-8 |
9-11 |
12-14 |
15-21 |
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10/1/92 to 12/13/07 |
$587 |
$638 |
$683 |
$869 |
$869 |
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1/1/08 to 5/27/11 |
$616 |
$670 |
$717 |
$909 |
$909 |
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5/27/11 to 12/31/16 |
Uses the State Wide Structure Rate |
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1/1/17 to 11/30/17 |
Uses the State Wide Structure Rate |
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12/1/17 |
Uses the State Wide Structure Rate including LOC rates |
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Los Angeles County AAP Rates
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Ages |
0-4 |
5-8 |
9-11 |
12-14 |
15-21 |
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10/1/92 to 12/13/07 |
$587 |
$638 |
$691 |
$753 |
$826 |
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1/1/08 to 5/27/11 |
$616 |
$670 |
$724 |
$790 |
$867 |
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5/27/11 to 12/31/16 |
Uses the State Wide Structure Rate |
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1/1/17 to 11/30/17 |
Uses the State Wide Structure Rate |
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12/1/17 |
Uses the State Wide Structure Rate including LOC rates |
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Kin-GAP and NRLG Rates
Kin-GAP and NRLG cases also receive the 2.11% increase. Probate NRLG cases may only receive the LOC basic rate.
Kin-GAP and NRLG Basic LOC Rate
| LOC Basic | LOC 2 | LOC 3 | LOC 4 |
| $1,059 | $1,177 | $1,298 | $1,416 |
The information below pertains to the different rate tiers.
The 2.11% 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 |
| 616 | $670 | $717 | $790 | $867 |
A 2.11% 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 |
| $842 | $910 | $959 | $1,004 | $1,052 |
Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) Rate
The 2.11% increase applies to STRTP. This rate is now $14,331.
Foster Family Agencies (FFAs)
A smaller 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 |
| $2,347 | $2,415 | $2,464 | $2,509 | $2,557 | |
| Infant Supplement $900 | |||||
The 2.11% CNI increase is applied to all FFA placements made after December 1, 2017.
| LOC Basic | LOC 2 | LOC 3 | LOC 4 |
| $2,375 | $2,539 | $2,706 | $2,906 |
| Infant Supplement $900 | |||
Special Needs and Special Care Increments (SCIs)
| TYPE OF PAYMENT / PLACEMENT | CHILD'S AGE | MAXIMUM ALLOWANCE | |
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SCI Tier 1 Effective 7/1/22, this rate receives the CNI increase |
All Ages |
$120 |
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SCI Tier 2 Effective 7/1/22, this rate receives the CNI increase |
All Ages |
$545 |
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SCI Tier 3 Effective 7/1/22, this rate receives the CNI increase |
All Ages |
$965 |
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Infant Supplement for FFH/FFA/THP-NMD/SILP |
$900 |
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INFANT SUPPLEMENT: STRTPs |
$1,379 |
Monthly |
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Sibling Supplement |
$200 |
Monthly |
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Other County / State Special Needs |
Per DFCS Instruction |
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Parenting Support Plan |
$200 per child |
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Burial Expense |
$7,500 |
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INITIAL CLOTHING ALLOWANCE |
Under 1 |
$176 |
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Child 1 - 11 |
$245 |
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Boy 12 + |
$293 |
Boy’s Sizes |
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Boy 12 + |
$387 Men's Size |
Men’s Sizes |
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Girl 12 + |
$413 |
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ANNUAL CLOTHING ALLOWANCE |
Pre-School |
$69 |
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School AgeAge |
$141 |
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Intensive Services Foster Care (ISFC)
The non-contract rates received the 2.11% CNI increase.
| 7/1/21 | |
| ISFC - FFA | $6,445 |
| ISFC Family-Only | $2,763 |
Dual Agency Rates (DAR)
DAR received the 2.11% increase.
| Age | July 1, 2017 | July 1, 2018 | July 1, 2019 | July 1, 2020 | July 1, 2021 |
| Birth up to 3 years | $1,081 | $1,124 | $1,171 | $1,215 | $1,241 |
| 3 years and older | $2,417 | $2,513 | $2,617 | $2,714 | $2,771 |
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 2021-2022
| TYPE OF RATE | PAYMENT RATE |
| THPP | $4,819 |
Note: The infant supplement for a THPP placement is $900. Although when THPPs are placed through GHs the rate is not based on GH standard rates.
Transitional Housing Placement Plus (THP +)
No rate increase for Fiscal Year 2021-2022
| 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, 2021 this rate is $1,059.
Transitional Housing Placement (THP) - Non-Minor Dependent (NMD)
The 2.11% increase applies to THP-NMD rates for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
| TYPE OF SITE | PAYMENT RATE |
| Single Site Housing | $3,679 |
| Remote Site | $3,679 |
| Host Family Model | $2,927 |
| 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 housing costs of the county of residence and if the youth is parenting (custodial) or not parenting (non-custodial). Effective 7/1/21, only CalWIN counties will implement housing supplements. CalSAWS counties will implement 9/1/22.
THP-NMD Housing Supplement for Non-custodial Youth
The table below displays the THP-NMD Housing Supplement for non-custodial youth in CalWIN counties.
NOTE: N/A indicates the county does not qualify for a housing supplement.
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Alameda |
$3,679 |
$420 |
$4,099 |
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Contra Costa |
$3,679 |
$420 |
4,099 |
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Fresno* |
$3,679 |
N/A |
$3,679 |
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Orange |
$3,679 |
$394 |
$4,073 |
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Placer* |
$3,679 |
N/A |
$3,679 |
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Sacramento* |
$3,679 |
N/A |
$3,679 |
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San Diego |
$3,679 |
$290 |
$3,969 |
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San Francisco |
$3,679 |
$1,005 |
$4,684 |
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San Luis Obispo |
$3,679 |
$61 |
$3,740 |
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San Mateo |
$3,679 |
$1,005 |
$4,684 |
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Santa Barbara |
$3,679 |
$415 |
$4,094 |
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Santa Clara |
$3,679 |
$754 |
$4,433 |
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Santa Cruz |
$3,679 |
$739 |
$4,418 |
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Solano |
$3,679 |
$37 |
$3,716 |
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Sonoma |
$3,679 |
$226 |
$3,905 |
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Tulare* |
$3,679 |
N/A |
$3,679 |
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Ventura |
$3,679 |
$190 |
$3,869 |
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Yolo* |
$3,679 |
N/A |
$3,679 |
THP-NMD Housing Supplement for Custodial Youth
The table below displays the THP-NMD Housing Supplement for custodial youth in CalWIN counties.
NOTE: N/A indicates the county does not qualify for a housing supplement.
| County | THP-NMD Rate | Housing Supplement | Total |
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Alameda |
$3,679 |
$1,162 |
$4,841 |
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Contra Costa |
$3,679 |
$1,162 |
$4,841 |
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Fresno |
$3,679 |
$79 |
$3,758 |
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Orange |
$3,679 |
$1,116 |
$4,795 |
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Placer |
$3,679 |
$416 |
$4,095 |
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Sacramento |
$3,679 |
$416 |
$4,095 |
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San Diego |
$3,679 |
$869 |
$4,548 |
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San Francisco |
$3,679 |
$2,151 |
$5,830 |
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San Luis Obispo |
$3,679 |
$491 |
$4,170 |
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San Mateo |
$3,679 |
$2,151 |
$5,830 |
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Santa Barbara |
$3,679 |
$1,243 |
$4,922 |
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Santa Clara |
$3,679 |
$1,786 |
$5,465 |
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Santa Cruz |
$3,679 |
$1,520 |
$5,199 |
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Solano |
$3,679 |
$579 |
$4,258 |
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Sonoma |
$3,679 |
$747 |
$4,426 |
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Tulare* |
$3,679 |
N/A |
$3,679 |
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Ventura |
$3,679 |
$747 |
$4,426 |
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Yolo |
$3,679 |
$375 |
$4,054 |
Wraparound Services Program
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.
There is no change to the Wraparound rate for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
California Department of Developmental Services Community Care Facilities Rates
The CCF rates are used by SARC foster care placements and are established by the California Department of Developmental Services. Rates are published on the following website: https://www.dds.ca.gov/rc/vendor-provider/vendorization-process/vendor-rates/.
Effective January 1, 2021, the following rates apply to all California counties. The P&I expenses is $138.
| SERVICE LEVEL | PAYMENT RATE FOR FACILITIES WITH 4 BEDS OR LESS | PAYMENT RATE FOR FACILITIES WITH 5 BEDS OR MORE | PAYMENT RATE FOR VENDORS FORFEITING INCREASE |
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1 |
$1,079.37 |
$1,079.37 |
$1,079.37 |
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2-Owner |
$4,276 |
$2,968 |
$2,793 |
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2-Staff |
$4,666 |
$3,250 |
$3,055 |
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3-Owner |
$4,341 |
$3,533 |
$3,328 |
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3-Staff |
$4,849 |
$3,897 |
$3,668 |
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4A |
$5,575 |
$4,471 |
$4,205 |
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4B |
$5,924 |
$4,796 |
$4,512 |
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4C |
$6,267 |
$5,119 |
$4,817 |
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4D |
$6,693 |
$5,500 |
$5,176 |
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4E |
$7,137 |
$5,922 |
$5,574 |
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4F |
$7,595 |
$6,351 |
$5,980 |
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4G |
$8,133 |
$6,838 |
$6,438 |
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4H |
$8,704 |
$7,374 |
$6,946 |
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4I |
$9,515 |
$8,132 |
$7,662 |
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P&I rate Effective New Rate Effective 1/1/21 |
$138 |
$138 |
$138 |
Related Topics
California Department of Developmental Services Community Care Facilities (CCF) Rates