The Budget for the Department of Children and Family Services shows decreases in four areas and an increase in one – Institution and Group Home Care and Prevention. The Fiscal Year 2013 total funds of $1.2 billion is a decrease of $35.2 million or 2.8% below Fiscal Year 2012 funds of $1.3 billion. 

Adoption and Guardianship Services is decreasing by $10.3 million or 7.5% below FY12 GRF appropriations.

Adoption and Guardianship Services is decreasing by $4.4 million or 5.5% below FY12 other funds appropriations.

Foster Homes & Specialized Foster Care is decreasing by $21.2 million or 11.6% below FY12 GRF appropriations.

Institution and Group Home Care and Prevention is decreasing by $10.4 million or 6.9% below FY12 GRF appropriations.