The Department reassess the base rates for foster care maintenance considering the elements enumerated in 42 U.S.C. § 675(4)(A) to determine whether rate adjustments are needed and, if necessary based upon that reassessment, will advocate for additional appropriations from the General Assembly to increase the base rate. The Department will conduct a reassessment every three (3) years.
214 R.I. Code R. 214-RICR-10-00-1.18