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DCYF declines outside evaluation of rate implementation for now, proposes revisiting in spring
Summary
DCYF assistant secretary Vicky Ibarra told HVAC she would not authorize a department‑sponsored formal evaluation of the new rate‑based contracting at this time, saying rates are not yet fully implemented and the agency must assess contract resources and budget uncertainty; she suggested reconsidering in spring.
DCYF Assistant Secretary Vicky Ibarra told the Home Visiting Advisory Committee she would not move forward immediately with a formal, department‑sponsored evaluation of the newly implemented rate structure for home visiting.
Vicky Ibarra said she appreciated the well‑developed proposal from committee members but that she believed it was premature to start a formal evaluation now. “After reviewing the proposal and the cover letter that came with it, I responded ... that we would not be moving forward with it at this time,” Ibarra said. She explained that the department…
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