Welcome
YPA is a 501(c)6 non profit corporation organized in 1996 which consists of youth private providers throughout Utah, addressing issues for over 100 Utah Youth Private Providers. Association members employ over 4,500 trained Utahns and support Utah’s economic environment through business, payroll, property and sales taxes.
Mission Statement
Represent the interest of the members in regard to policy, legislative and contract issues. Advocate for youth and a cooperative coordinated system of care for such youth. Actively participate in the political and public policy arena in order to meet the above stated objectives.
News
Implementation of New System for Provider Payments
Legislative Interim Report - Medicaid Reform Requirements, July 2011
New YPA Membership Dues Approved October 6, 2010
Impact of Budget Cuts on Youth Provider Services
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A January, 2010 YPA Survey reveals that 36% of residential/group home provider state beds available in 2008 were cut by June, 2010. Providers are closing facilities and/or replacing state beds with out of state beds because state rates are below actual costs, and other states pay higher rates.
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An August, 2010 survey of 10 YPA members, reveals that budget and rate cuts are having a major impact on services. In 2010, 51 proctor homes were lost, 105 clients were released early (of which 18 had already reoffended), 210 clients received reduced services, and 97 employees were laid off.
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"DCFS Performance Scores Slipping" - Salt Lake Tribune, 12/25/10
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