CMS-07-021/023 - Los Angeles County Department of Children and ...

TARGET POPULATIONS WITH CORRESPONDING RATE
CLASSIFICATION LEVELS
EXHIBIT Y
The target population described below are general in nature and are not intended to be
narrow, inflexible definitions of the only children that might be appropriate for GH
programs at a particular RCL.
THE TARGET POPULATION FOR RCL 4, 5, OR 6 PROGRAMS ARE PROBATION
CHILDREN WHO:
have a history of incorrigibility and/or have exhibited delinquent-type behaviors;
require social work and/or mental health treatment services; and
require a structured program and closer supervision than is usually provided in a
relative or foster family home setting.
THE TARGET POPULATION for RCL 7, 8, or 9 PROGRAMS ARE CHILDREN WHO:
require a structured program and closer supervision than is usually provided in a
relative or foster family home setting; or
have significant emotional and behavioral problems, which may include delinquent
behavior;
require social work and mental health treatment services;
require behavioral intervention;
A typical child for RCL 7, 8, or 9 programs might be described as someone who: (1)
has a history of refusal to attend school or follow house rules, running away,
impulsive behavior, or damaging property; (2) has a psychiatric diagnosis of
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depressive Disorder, or Conduct
Disorder; and (3) may require psychotropic medication management, tutoring, or
special education services.
THE TARGET POPULATIONS FOR RCL 10, 11 OR 12 PROGRAMS ARE CHILDREN
WHO:
have a severe emotional disorder and severe behavioral problems, which may
include delinquent behavior, being a victim of past sexual abuse, and being a sexual
perpetrator;
require extensive social work and mental health treatment services;
require behavioral intervention; and
require intense supervision.