Children's Administration applied for and received a IV-E Waiver that allows us to reinvest saving as we safely reduce foster care caseloads. This supports FAR by providing the flexibility to utilize the IV-E funding for upfront services and interventions that allow children to remain safely at home.
The IV-Waiver does not give CA new money. The federal government has agreed to waive certain provisions of Title IV-E. As Children's Administration is able to safely reduce the number of children in out-of-home care, these federal dollars can be used for in-home services.
Over the five years of the Title IV-E Waiver, there is a capped allotment of $411 million. This means the Children's Administration can receive up to $411 million in federal dollars during the five years to use for in-home and out-of-home services. Washington is required to match the federal participation.
AVAILABLE FEDERAL DOLLARS: $411 million / 5 Years
EXPENDITURE OPPORTUNITY WITHOUT A WAIVER: Out-of-Home Care
EXPENDITURE OPPORTUNITY WITH A WAIVER: Out-of-Home Care or In-Home