NH Updated Foster Care Rates-July 2009/Nationwide Rates

Nationwide Rates Also at:

http://dcfs.co.la.ca.us/policy/hndbook%20fce/E070/NationalRates.htm


NEW HAMPSHIRE

RATES UPDATED JULY 2009

ALL COUNTIES ARE PAYING SAME STATE RATE

NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
6 HAZEN DRIVE
CONCORD NEW HAMPSHIRE 03301
603-271-4708
FAX: 603-271-4729

ICPC CONTACT: LINDA BOMBACI

REGULAR DAILY RATES


AGE DAILY RATE
0-5YRS $16.12
6-11 $17.49
12-17 $20.81

SPECIALIZED FOSTER CARE EMERGENCY FOSTER CARE
(Max of 10 days) CRISIS FOSTER CARE
(Max of 5 days)
AGE DAILY RATE DAILY RATE DAILY RATE
0-5YRS $21.49 $33.08 $33.08
6-11 $23.32 $33.08 $33.08
12-17 $27.75 $33.08 $33.08

SUPPLEMENTAL FOSTER CARE


LEVEL DAILY RATE
1 $7.01
2 $14.02
3 $21.03
4 $35.95

ANNUAL CLOTHING INITIAL CLOTHING
ALL AGES $1.13 daily rate ALL AGES $50. First time in placement

SPECIAL OCCASION ALLOWANCES
(1) In addition to the daily board and care rate, a child in foster care receives funds for his or her birthday, back to school in August, and holiday celebrations in December.
(2) The special occasion allowances are paid to the foster parents to purchase gifts, toys, or extra clothing for the child.
(3) The following table reflects the payment amounts:

Birth - 5 years 6 - 10 years 11 - 13 years 14 - 18 years
Birthday $50.00 $75.00 $75.00 $75.00
Back to School $50.00 $50.00 $75.00 $ 100.00
Holiday $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00