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NEW YORK - Most states reimburse foster parents significantly less than the actual cost of raising a foster child, complicating the task of finding good homes for children who need them, according to a first-of-its-kind survey.
The survey analyzed regional living expenses and calculated on a state-by-state basis the minimum cost of adequately raising a foster child. Only Arizona and the District of Columbia pay foster parents more than this minimum amount, according the survey. Base payments in 28 states were more than 50 percent below the minimum level.See the full content of this document
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Foster Parents Reimbursed Less Than Cost of Child Care
Idaho, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio and Wisconsin would need to more than double their current base rates to adequately cover the cost, according to report. It was compiled by the University of Maryl...
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