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FROM R. EJ IN, DIRECTOR Contra
Socifl , rvice Department Costa
DATE: August 26, 1986 Coirty
SUBJECT: TRAINING EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT -
FOSTER PARENT TRAINING
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION
Approve recommendation for child care cost and mileage reimbursement for
County-licensed Foster Parents who participate in the County sponsored
Social Worker/Foster Parent Training Program provided by the Contra Costa
Community Colleges and beginning September 11, 1986 at East, Central and
West locations.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Child care costs are estimated at a maximum of $6500 for the fiscal year.
Only actual costs would be reimbursed. Funding would be from County
Maintenance of Effort funds which is an appropriate use for a portion of
the MOE funds. Mileage expenses are set at $5 per session as specified in
a March 11, 1980 board order "Reimbursement for Training-Related Expenses
for County Licensed Foster Parents". The $5 training expense is paid from
the Department's training funds which are budgeted for FY 86/87.
(Copy of March 11, 1980 board order attached)
BACKGROUND
The Contra Costa Community Colleges are sponsoring a series of special
classes for Foster Parents and Social Workers to begin in September.
Children's Services staff are required to attend and Foster Parents are
being strongly urged to attend. The purpose of the classes is to develop
skills and working relationships, and resolve conflicts in dealing jointly
with service to the Foster Child program. It is expected that this series
will develop into an ongoing program. In addition to the usual $5
reimbursement for transportation, the Department recommends that Foster
Parents be reimbursed for child care costs. Some child care will be
available at the training site at low cost. By providing for child care
out of pocket costs, the Department hopes to attract a larger number of
Foster Parents.
CONSEQUENCES OF NEGATIVE ACTION
'The Department would be hampered in its ability to attract a large number
of Foster Parent participants.
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ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
ORIG: Social Service Dept. (Attn: Contracts)
cc: County Administrator ATTESTED
Auditor-Controller
PHIL BATCHELOR, CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
M38217-83 BY ,DEPUTY