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Join CSAC Institute's workshop on June 3-4, 2010, with Graham Knaus, M.P.A., discussing realignment in social services. Explore how programs were realigned, funding sources, challenges, growth issues, funding implications, and legislative actions. Learn about the impact on counties like Placer County and the ongoing funding challenges. Discover if realignment has effectively worked for social services and the outlook for the future.
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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