Unless otherwise specified, the following costs may not be included when contracting with councils, associations, and organizations or with groups that sponsor volunteer, self-help, or primary prevention programs.

For further details on contracting with such groups, see:

8523.1 Contracting with Councils, Associations, and Organizations

8523.2 Contracting for Volunteer, Self-help, or Primary Prevention Programs

 •  Alcoholic beverages;

 •  Legal fees, accounting fees, or other financial fees;

 •  Any payment or honoraria to employees;

 •  Registration fees and travel expenses for DFPS employees;

 •  Any gifts, flowers, or remembrances for DFPS employees;

 •  Refreshments and decorations for meetings and events;

 •  Gifts for foster children;

 •  Fund-raising expenses;

 •  Fees and expenses related to obtaining non-profit status;

 •  Door prizes;

 •  Tips;

 •  School pictures;

 •  Medical, psychological, and psychiatric services;

 •  Graduation expenses that result in a gift, such as a class ring, invitations, pictures, prom dress, or tuxedo;

 •  Parties;

 •  Interest on loans;

 •  Acknowledgments for special services when given to individuals other than foster parents, adoptive parents, or volunteers, or when given under any other contract for support services other than community or parent group services;

 •  Salaries and fringe benefits for contracts with councils, associations, and organizations; and

 •  Office space and utilities for contracts with councils, associations, and organizations.