California Welfare and Institutions Code

§ 16501.1

WIC § 16501.1 Effective Sep 27, 2024Div. 9 · Part 4 · Ch. 5

Statute text

(a)(1) The Legislature finds and declares that the foundation and central unifying tool in child welfare services is the case plan.

(2)The Legislature further finds and declares that a case plan ensures that the child receives protection and safe and proper care and case management, and that services are provided to the child and parents or other caretakers, as appropriate, in order to improve conditions in the parent’s home, to facilitate the safe return of the child to a safe home or the permanent placement of the child, and to address the needs of the child while in foster care.

(3)The agency shall consider and document the recommendations of the child and family team, as defined in Section 16501, if any are available. The agency shall document the rationale for any inconsistencies between the case plan and the child and family team recommendations.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 656, Sec. 32. (AB 81) Effective September 27, 2024.