The childrens service bureau in 1961 reported actual costs of $6.57 per diem for care of childrenboth Cuban and Americanin their group homes. Board and care rates paid directly to foster families by public welfare agencies on a per diem basis: Cuban welfare program ------------ $2.00 Denver. Colo ----------------------- 2.50 Dade County. Fla ------------------ 2.27 Statewide average. Florida (all children) --------------------------2.07 New York City -------------------4.93 State of Louisiana_ 1.70 Actual reported per diem costs of care by voluntary agencies participating in the Cuban refugee assistance program: Foster home care: Jewish family and childrens service- $8. 30 Catholic charities of Albuquerque. N. Mex -----------------------7.86 Catholic services for children.