127th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1385		LR 1979(01)
	An Act To Enable a Foster Child To Remain in a Daycare Facility Selected by a Foster Parent
	Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
	Sponsor: Rep. Hamann of South Portland
	Committee: Health and Human Services
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
			FY 2015-16	FY 2016-17	Projections  FY 2017-18	Projections  FY 2018-19
Net Cost (Savings)
	General Fund		$788,055	$1,050,740	$1,050,740	$1,050,740
Appropriations/Allocations
	General Fund		$788,055	$1,050,740	$1,050,740	$1,050,740
	Federal Expenditures Fund		$357,500	$476,667	$476,667	$476,667
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	The Department of Health and Human Services will require General Fund appropriations of $788,055 in fiscal year 2015-16 and $1,050,740 in fiscal year 2016-17 to pay 100% of the child care expenses incurred by a foster parent for child care provided at a licensed child care provider selected by the foster parent. Federal Expenditures Fund allocations will also be required for the FMAP match for the federal foster care portion of this funding.