California Welfare and Institutions Code

§ 16507.4

WIC § 16507.4 Effective Jan 1, 2019Div. 9 · Part 4 · Ch. 5

Statute text

(a)Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, voluntary family reunification services shall be provided without fee to families who qualify, or would qualify if application had been made therefor, as recipients of public assistance under the Aid to Families with Dependent Children program as described in the State Plan in effect on July 1, 1996. If the family is not qualified for aid, voluntary family reunification services may be utilized, provided that the county seeks reimbursement from the parent or guardian on a statewide sliding scale according to income as determined by the State Department of Social Services and approved by the Department of Finance. The fee may be waived if the social worker determines that the payment of the fee may be a barrier to reunification. Section 17552 of the Family Code shall also apply.

(b)An out-of-home placement of a minor without adjudication by the juvenile court may occur only when all of the following conditions exist:

(1)There is a mutual decision between the child’s parent, Indian custodian, or guardian and the county welfare department in accordance with regulations promulgated by the State Department of Social Services.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 833, Sec. 34. (AB 3176) Effective January 1, 2019.