Commonwealth of Virginia: Executive Biennial Budget 2008-2010

December 17, 2007 This budget, proposed by Governor Tim Kaine, would increase funding for foster care and adoptive services, including a $36.2 million increase in state and federal matching funds over two years for the basic foster care repayment rate. Funds would also be focused toward foster parent recruitment and retention. It would increase matching payments for foster care and community-based programs and reduce the payment rate for services in residential settings . . .