A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study of the budgeted funding levels of Federal, State and local agencies that provide child welfare and juvenile justice services compared to the provider contracted rates for those same services in this Commonwealth, and the financial and social impact of any disparity between the approved rate by the State and contracted rate and to issue a report of its findings and recommendations to the Senate.

This Senate Resolution directs the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to study the funding gap between state-approved budgets and actual contract rates for private providers of child welfare and juvenile justice services. The study will analyze financial disparities, insurance costs, and workforce compensation across all Pennsylvania counties to understand why some providers are withdrawing from the market. The committee is required to submit a report with specific recommendations to the Senate within nine months to address these issues and improve service delivery.