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Illinois Agrees 2.13 Million Settlement On Foster Care
Governor Thompson announces Illinois will pay private foster care agencies 2.13 million to settle a 1976 suit by Catholic Charities alleging underpayment. Retroactive payments total 1.6 million with 530 thousand for March through July. Per-child daily rates rise from 6 to 8.05 dollars, boosting costs for the new fiscal year to about 3 million.
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Chicago
James R. Thompson
Illinois
Catholic Charities
Thompson
Margaret Kennedy
Department of Children and Family Services