The 2026-27 California Spending Plan: Human Services

Oct 8, 2026 - As specified in statute (Chapter  46 of 2024 [AB  161, Human Services trailer bill]), DSS and various child welfare stakeholders currently are working to develop a new foster care rates structure —known as the Tiered Rate Structure.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5208/5

The 2026-27 Budget: Child Welfare

Mar 3, 2026 - The 2024-25 spending plan amended and added substantial new statutory language establishing the permanent rate structure —referred to as the Tiered Rate Structure —and extending the duration of the interim rate period until permanent rates can be implemented (Chapter  46 of 2024 [AB  161, Committee on Budget]).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5147

The 2026-27 Budget: Child Welfare

Mar 3, 2026 - The 2024-25 spending plan amended and added substantial new statutory language establishing the permanent rate structure —referred to as the Tiered Rate Structure —and extending the duration of the interim rate period until permanent rates can be implemented (Chapter  46 of 2024 [AB  161, Committee on Budget]).
https://lao.ca.gov/publications/report/5147