California Welfare and Institutions Code

§ 18358.20

WIC § 18358.20 Effective Jan 1, 2026Div. 9 · Part 6 · Ch. 6.2

Statute text

In addition to the requirements of Sections 18358.10 and 18358.15, any foster family agency that serves children under this program shall have a contract or memorandum of understanding with the county prior to accepting referrals of children. The contract or memorandum of understanding shall identify how the foster family agency will provide or arrange for the following services and activities:

(a)An effective 24 hours a day, seven days a week social work emergency response service. The plan shall include the criteria for an in-person response and define the timeframe in which in-person response will be made.

(b)Mental health coverage available as needed for mental health emergencies.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 241, Sec. 80. (SB 857) Effective January 1, 2026. Conditionally inoperative on or after July 1, 2028, pursuant to Section 18358.38. Repealed as of January 1 following the inoperative date.