FISCAL NOTE
Date Requested: February 06, 2026
Time Requested: 01:29 PM |
| Agency: |
Human Services, WV Department of |
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| CBD Number: |
Version: |
Bill Number: |
Resolution Number: |
| 3718 |
Introduced |
SB797 |
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| CBD Subject: |
Human Services |
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FUND(S):
0487 - BUREAU FOR SOCIAL SERVICES CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Sources of Revenue:
General Fund
Legislation creates:
Fiscal Note Summary
Effect this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.
The purpose of this bill is to develop a continuum of services and supports for youth who are preparing to exit foster care or who have aged out of that care.
The Department anticipates a fiscal impact of $10,900,000 should this legislation pass.
Fiscal Note Detail
| Effect of Proposal |
Fiscal Year |
2026
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
2027
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation) |
| 1. Estmated Total Cost |
0 |
10,900,000 |
10,900,000 |
| Personal Services |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Current Expenses |
0 |
10,900,000 |
10,900,000 |
| Repairs and Alterations |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Assets |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Other |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| 2. Estimated Total Revenues |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Explanation of above estimates (including long-range effect):
The estimate was derived from the number of youth served through the current transitional living program between 2022 and 2025, which is 250 youth, the statewide expansion would allow approximately 250 youth to be served annual. A daily per diem of $120 for each youth, would be estimated at $10,900,000 annually.
Memorandum
The Department currently operates a continuum of care for youth aging out of foster care through Independent Living and Transitional Living Program, but this would significantly expand the program and increase costs as a result.
Person submitting Fiscal Note: Alex J. Mayer, MSA, PMP, DoHS Cabinet Secretary
Email Address: osafiscalnotes@wv.gov