Gov. Justice Approves DHHR Rate Increase for Child Placing Agencies and Socially Necessary Services Providers
Gov. Justice Approves DHHR Rate Increase for Child Placing ... West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources
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West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Increases Rates for Child Placing Agencies and Socially Necessary Services Providers
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Social Services, has received approval from Gov. Jim Justice to increase rates for Child Placing Agencies and Socially Necessary Services Providers.
Rate Increase for Child Placing Agencies
Gov. Justice announced today that DHHR’s Bureau for Social Services will raise the administration rate for Child Placing Agencies by 10 percent. These additional funds will be allocated to Child Placing Agencies to enhance the recruitment and certification of traditional and therapeutic foster homes.
Rate Increase for Socially Necessary Services Providers
Gov. Justice also announced a 30 percent rate increase for Socially Necessary Services Providers. These providers offer prevention services and support to families involved in child welfare, aiding in reunification efforts. The services provided include transportation, supervised visitation, and parenting skills.
“These providers are critical partners in our efforts to support the well-being of West Virginia’s children and families,” stated Jeffrey Pack, Commissioner of DHHR’s Bureau for Social Services. “We are pleased to provide this enhanced rate in recognition of their important work.”
The Bureau for Social Services plans for these rate increases to take effect on October 1, 2023. Further rate increases are currently being studied and will be proposed for State Fiscal Year 2025.
For those interested in foster care opportunities, please contact Mission WV at 866-CALL-MWV. To view and apply for career opportunities at DHHR, visit dhhr.wv.gov/Pages/Career-Opportunities.aspx.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 1: No Poverty
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
- SDG 4: Quality Education
- SDG 5: Gender Equality
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
- SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- Target 1.3: Implement nationally appropriate social protection systems and measures for all, including floors, and by 2030 achieve substantial coverage of the poor and the vulnerable.
- Target 3.7: By 2030, ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health-care services, including for family planning, information and education, and the integration of reproductive health into national strategies and programs.
- Target 4.a: Build and upgrade education facilities that are child, disability, and gender-sensitive and provide safe, nonviolent, inclusive, and effective learning environments for all.
- Target 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres, including trafficking and sexual and other types of exploitation.
- Target 10.2: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status.
- Target 16.2: End abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and all forms of violence against and torture of children.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
The article does not explicitly mention any indicators. However, the rate increases for Child Placing Agencies and Socially Necessary Services Providers can be seen as indicators of progress towards the targets. The increase in rates for Child Placing Agencies indicates a commitment to improving the recruitment and certification of foster homes, which aligns with Target 1.3 and Target 4.a. The rate increase for Socially Necessary Services Providers suggests an effort to provide better support for child welfare involved families, which relates to Target 5.2 and Target 10.2. These rate increases can be seen as steps towards achieving the targets under the respective SDGs.
4. SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 1: No Poverty | Target 1.3: Implement nationally appropriate social protection systems and measures for all, including floors, and by 2030 achieve substantial coverage of the poor and the vulnerable. | No specific indicators mentioned in the article. |
| SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being | Target 3.7: By 2030, ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health-care services, including for family planning, information and education, and the integration of reproductive health into national strategies and programs. | No specific indicators mentioned in the article. |
| SDG 4: Quality Education | Target 4.a: Build and upgrade education facilities that are child, disability, and gender-sensitive and provide safe, nonviolent, inclusive, and effective learning environments for all. | No specific indicators mentioned in the article. |
| SDG 5: Gender Equality | Target 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres, including trafficking and sexual and other types of exploitation. | No specific indicators mentioned in the article. |
| SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities | Target 10.2: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status. | No specific indicators mentioned in the article. |
| SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions | Target 16.2: End abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and all forms of violence against and torture of children. | No specific indicators mentioned in the article. |
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Source: dhhr.wv.gov
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