California Welfare and Institutions Code

§ 16565

WIC § 16565 Effective Jul 2, 2024Div. 9 · Part 4 · Ch. 6.5

Statute text

(a)The Legislature finds and declares the following:

(1)Social determinants of health, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), positive childhood experiences, and other supports are critical determinants of life outcomes for children. Research shows that ACEs can have lasting, negative, and permanent impacts on childhood development. Many factors, including experiencing abuse or neglect, placement instability and disconnection from family and natural supports, leave children and nonminor dependents in foster care particularly vulnerable to the impact of ACEs.

(2)Research also shows that positive childhood experiences, tailored to a child’s or nonminor dependent’s strengths, can lessen the impact of ACEs. Through positive childhood experiences, children can develop, build, and nurture strengths and personal autonomy, which may support the successful transition to permanency and successful adulthood.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 46, Sec. 51. (AB 161) Effective July 2, 2024.