California Family Code

§ 8625

FAM § 8625 Effective Jul 10, 2023Div. 13 · Part 2 · Ch. 1

Statute text

(a)The department shall create a section on its internet website dedicated to educating the public on unlicensed adoption agencies. The section shall include both of the following:

(1)A statement informing the public that, as of January 1, 2024, operating as an “adoption facilitator” in the state is prohibited. The statement shall include common practices and services undertaken by adoption facilitators. The statement shall also inform the public that only the authorized persons or organizations specified in Section 8609 may engage in the practices described in that section.

(2)A listing of all persons or organizations on the department’s adoption facilitator registry as of December 31, 2023.

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Legislative history

Repealed and added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 43, Sec. 11. (AB 120) Effective July 10, 2023.