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Meeting Date 3/15/04 <br /> <br /> CABARRUS COUNTY <br />BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br />AGENDA ITEM REQUEST <br /> <br />Agenda Item # <br /> <br />SUBJECT: <br />Increased FY 2004 Revenues and Expenditures for Foster Care and Adoption Assistance <br /> <br />BRIEF SUMMARY: <br />The number of children in foster care increased significantly during FY 2004 to <br />approximately 240 monthly as compared to an average of 175 monthly in FY 2003. <br />Initially, TANF funds are used because of a higher reimbursement rate; however, this <br />source was exhausted 12.31.2003. The state Foster Care funding is based on an average <br />flat rate of $435.00 per child. Additional care required by a child is funded by county <br />dollars. The increased FY 2004 revenues were based on a six month collection period. <br /> <br />REQUESTED ACTION: (Suggested motion if the Board approves the agenda item as presented) <br /> <br />Adopt budget amendment. <br /> <br />Attachments [] Yes [] No Expected Length of Presentation 5 minutes <br /> <br />Submitted By: James F. Cook, Director of Social Services Date: 3/2/04 <br /> <br />Budget Amendment Required: [] Yes [] No <br /> <br />Budget Amendment Attached and Reviewed by Budget Officer: <br /> <br />[] Yes <br /> <br />[] No <br /> <br />County Manager's Recommendations/Comments: <br /> <br />Approval is required to continue Foster Care payments. <br /> <br />Manager's Signature <br /> <br />Action Taken: <br />Approved [ ] Deferred [ ] <br />Denied [] Other [] <br /> <br /> <br />