California Welfare and Institutions Code

§ 16548

WIC § 16548 Effective Sep 27, 2022Div. 9 · Part 4 · Ch. 5.6

Statute text

(a)Subject to an appropriation of state funds, the department shall establish, or contract for the establishment of, the Center for Excellence in Family Finding, Engagement, and Support. The Department shall consider input from stakeholders regarding the desired priorities of the center.

(b)The center shall provide, or contract for the provision of, multitiered, culturally appropriate training and technical assistance to county child welfare and probation departments, participating tribes, and foster care providers to enhance their practices, policies, and efforts for family finding, support, and engagement. This may include, but is not limited to, any of the following:

(1)Conducting evidence-based, organization-specific assessments of implementation activities.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 573, Sec. 24. (AB 207) Effective September 27, 2022.