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County says Welcome Homes program reduced out-of-county placements, expands local capacity
Summary
Department of Child, Family and Adult Services reported quarter-2 data showing 85 unduplicated youth served, increased local placement capacity and progress on contracting to shift county welcome homes to community providers.
Sacramento County's Department of Child, Family and Adult Services (DCFAS) reported progress Feb. 25 on the Welcome Homes program, which provides short-term placement and services to youth in the county's care.
Deputy Director Melissa Lloyd told the Board of Supervisors that between Oct. 1 and Dec. 31, 2024 the Welcome Homes served 85 unduplicated youth; the average daily census across the county's homes was 11 youth and the average length of stay was six days. Demographic reporting showed 58% of residents identified as female and 61% as children or youth of color; the average age was 13.
Lloyd said the program's operating…
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