I oppose the regulatory action described in NOIRA 'Additional Daily Supervision Rate Structure (22 VAC 40-221).

My husband and I have been licensed foster care parents since 2005. We believe that the structured environment we have provided for the children, ranging from ages 13 months to 15 years of age has made a life lasting impact. With much love and encouragement these kids will no longer have low self-esteem, but they will  realize who they are because of their determination and desire to be a become a productive individual. Even though the task is GREAT we are ready for the continued challenge. The costs of living is extremely expensive today and cutting funding now available to foster parents who are willing to give these children a chance to make it would be detrimental. The children are most important and decreasing rates will hurt them the most.