NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA
July 1, 2008

	PI-08-10

TO:		Directors, County Social Service Boards
		Directors, Regional Human Service Centers
		Regional Supervisors
		Division of Juvenile Services

FROM:	Don Snyder, Administrator, Foster Care Program

SUBJECT:	Emergency Placements, Category 30, Code 31, in CCWIPS

PROGRAMS:	Foster Care Maintenance Payments, 623-05-30-15

RETENTION:	Until manualized

The rate paid to foster families for “Emergency Foster Care Placements” will increase to $30.00 per day effective July 1, 2008.  The county having financial responsibility for the foster care payment, in consultation with the custodian, will make the decision as to whether or not the placement is considered an “Emergency Foster Care Placement”.

Placements made in critical situations, i.e. emergencies, may receive a daily rate of $30 per day for the first 15 days placement.  Use Category 30, and enter code 31, “Emergency Foster Care Placement” on the appropriate CCWIPS payment screen.   If care extends for more than 15 days, the regular daily rate will apply beginning with the 16th day of placement.  

This irregular payment is computed by subtracting the daily age appropriate rate from $30.00.  The difference will be paid as an irregular payment, Code 31, “Emergency Foster Care Placement.”

If you need technical assistance, please contact Paulette Westrum at the CCWIPS Help Desk.