Payment To Family Alternate Care Providers

The rates for alternate care providers are proposed by Child and Family Services to the Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee (JFAC) when the annual review of reimbursements rates indicates that the amount is not sufficient to support foster parents in meeting the needs of children and young adults in extended foster care. Current rates as approved by JFAC are posted on the Child and Family Services website and will include the following: (7-1-25) IDAHO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE IDAPA 16.06.01 Department of Health and Welfare Child and Family Services Section 483 Page 21 01. Shelter Care. Reimbursement rate for placement of children requiring emergency alternate care for a maximum of thirty (30) days. (7-1-25) 02. Room and Board. Reimbursement rates for placement of children in relative or non-relative foster care by age. (7-1-25) 03. Additional Reimbursement. Based upon an ongoing assessment of the child's circumstances that necessitate special rates as well as the foster parent’s ability, activities, and involvement in addressing those special needs. (7-1-25) 04. Gifts. Additional payments to support gifts for children in foster care at Christmas and the child’s birthday. (7-1-25) 05. Crisis Level of Need. The director or designee may approve enhanced rates for foster parents when there are insufficient foster homes available to meet the needs of children needing placement including sibling groups. (7-1-25)