Hello julie99,
According to the New York State Citizens' Coalition for Children, the
state maximum basic monthly rate for the metro region, for children 6
– 11, is $541 per month, and Suffolf County pays up to the maximum.
New York State Citizens' Coalition for Children, Inc.
Comparison Summary of NYS Local District
2003 Foster Care Rates and Benefits
http://www.nysccc.org/boardrates/Compareintro.htm
“The 2002/03 basic rate state maximum for children ages 6-11 (mean age
of those in care) in the upstate region is $541 per month. The
following local districts pay the maximum or up to the maximum:
Nassau
Rockland
Suffolk”
Westchester County at $523/month pays the lowest rate for this
category in the state.”
New York State Citizens' Coalition for Children, Inc.
Comparison of NYS Local District
2003 Basic Monthly Foster Care Rates
http://www.nysccc.org/boardrates/ratecompare.htm
“METRO REGION
(Nassau, NYC, Rockland, Suffolk, Westchester):
N = 5
Range = $523-541
Mean = $536
2002/03 State Max = $541”
Other references:
Casey Family Programs
Foster Care Maintenance Payments
http://www.casey.org/cnc/documents/foster_care_maintenance_payments.pdf
Suffolk County Social Services
Foster Care and Adoption Opportunities
http://www.co.suffolk.ny.us/webtemp3.cfm?dept=17&id=690
Foster Care
New York State Office of Children and Family Services
http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/fostercare/
I hope you have found this information helpful. If you have any
questions, please request clarificatiion prior to rating the answer.
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