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STRENGTHENING COUNTY FISCAL STRATEGIES
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FUNDING GRID
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Funding / ProgramShort DescriptionWhat It Can Pay ForRestrictions / Key RulesCross-System Touchpoints
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IV-EFederal entitlement supporting eligible child welfare and juvenile justice activities; supports foster care maintenance and allowable administrative costsFoster care maintenance; placement costs where eligible; allowable Probation administrative activities; case management; training.Requires non‑federal match; strict eligibility/candidacy rules; documentation requirements (monthly visits, signed case plans, cost allocation methodology); medical necessity and placement eligibility where applicable; audit risk if misclaimed.CWS + BH + Probation + Education
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1991 RealignmentBase county funding for social services, mental health, and health programsStaffing; operations; prevention; mental health services for SED/SMIEconomy-sensitive; limited flexibility; revenue fluctuates; categorical rules; MH eligibility requirementsCWS + MH + Probation
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2011 RealignmentCounty allocation supporting social services, behavioral health, and public safetyStaffing; operations; prevention; Medi‑Cal specialty BH and SUD servicesEconomy-sensitive; limited flexibility; revenue fluctuates; categorical rulesCWS + BH + Probation
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State General Fund (SGF)State dollars used for match + state-only programsMatch for federal funds, adminState budget dependent; can be cappedCWS + BH
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County General Fund (GF)Local discretionary dollarsGaps not funded by other sourcesScarce; many prioritiesAll systems
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GrantsTargeted, time-limited fundingProgram pilots, enhancementsRestricted use; timeline-limitedAll systems
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Medi-Cal / EPSDTFederal/state BH match programClinical services, crisis, coordinationMedical necessity; documentationBH + CWS
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IMC Placement RateRate for STRTP-level therapeutic placementsPlacement & stabilization costsRate-based; limited flexibilityCWS + BH + Probation + Education
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Complex Care Capacity BuildingSupports services for highest-needs youthSpecialized staffing, stabilizationMust target complex-care youthCWS + Probation + BH
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Complex Care Child-Specific FundsIndividualized funds for complex youthHigh-cost placements, emergenciesYouth-specific; case-by-caseCWS + BH + Probation + Education
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ILP AllocationFunds for transition-age foster youthLife skills, education, vocational, housing prepOnly for eligible foster/probation youthCWS + Education + Workforce
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FYL (Foster Youth Liaison – Education)Education support for school stabilityTransportation, tutoring, planningCannot fund CWS activities; Ed-code rulesEducation + CWS
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CSEC AllocationSupports services for commercially exploited youthCase management, crisis responseMust serve CSEC-eligible youthCWS + BH + Probation + CBOs
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WRAP (Wraparound)Flexible, team-based intensive supportStabilization, team meetings, flexible needsMust follow Wrap model; eligibility rulesCWS + BH + Probation + Education
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AftercareSupports youth exiting STRTPsHome-based stabilization, coordinationVaries by countyCWS + BH + Probation + Education
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Medi-Cal / EPSDT-BHFederal/state BH match programMedi-Cal Specialty Behavioral Health ServicesMedical necessity; documentationBH + CWS
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BHSA (Behavioral Health Services Act)County BH fundingExpand mental health and substance use disorder treatment services to children and youth, and adults and older adults. Includes housing interventions, Full Service Partnership "Whatever it Takes" and BH Services and Supports.Economy-sensitive; revenue fluctuates tremendously; must meet BHSA Integrated Plan criteriaBH + CWS + Education
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