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Board approves sharp increases to foster-care per diems for Bethany Christian Services
Summary
Cumberland County commissioners approved higher per-diem rates for Bethany Christian Services of Central Pennsylvania, allowing the provider to raise rates up to the state maximum to cover rising operating costs; commissioners noted most of the funding is state-provided.
Cumberland County commissioners on the regular agenda approved rate increases for Bethany Christian Services of Central Pennsylvania, which provides foster-care services under contract to the county.
Jamie Reiber, a Children and Youth presenter for Cumberland County, told commissioners the agency had contracted with Bethany Christian Services and that the provider had requested increases up to the state maximum allowable per diem. “They are increasing due to their operation cost, increased salaries, benefits, things like that, food, shelter, for the clients,” Reiber said. She…
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