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CSAC Institute: Realignment Workshop Social Services June 3-4, 2010. Graham Knaus, M.P.A., Director Administrative Services Placer County Health & Human Services. What We Will Discuss. What Social Services Programs Were Realigned?. How Did County Sharing Ratios Change?.
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CSAC Institute: Realignment WorkshopSocial ServicesJune 3-4, 2010 Graham Knaus, M.P.A., Director Administrative Services Placer County Health & Human Services
Realignment as Fund Source for MOE’s • Maintenance of effort for mandated social services programs • County GF reflective of priorities and perception of sufficient realignment funding • Funding changes driven by population and caseload growth • Placer County example • Huge population growth and caseload demands since Realignment • Insufficient Realignment funding to cover mandated program costs
Caseload Growth Issues • CalWORKs Caseload Growth Exception • County share decreased (11% to 5%) • Increased caseload = Decreased caseload growth • Foster Care/Group Home Rate Increase • 32% Rate increase retro to December 2009 • Higher rate = higher caseload growth • IHSS as Caseload Growth Driver • Significant increased costs translate to significant caseload growth over time
Legislative Action • Changes to base funding and distribution • 1992-93 Restoration • AB1716 (2003) Restoration • CWS/Foster Care/Adoptions • Increased program requirements • IHSS • Expanded eligibility, collective bargaining, and Personal Care Services Program (PCSP) • CalWORKs • Human Services Funding Deficit • Funding shortfall leads to encroachment