Information and instructions on the impact of the California Alliance of Child and Family Services v. Allenby order. CDSS was ordered to adjust the group home rates paid to reflect the California Necessities Index (CNI) increases of 76.25 percent. Effective immediately and retroactive to December 14, 2009, counties shall pay the rates reflected in the chart attached to the letter, both for federally eligible and non-federally eligible children in group home placements. The CDSS shall amend this schedule annually to reflect changes in the CNI. [Download]
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