California Welfare and Institutions Code

§ 4685

WIC § 4685 Effective Jul 28, 2009Div. 4.5 · Ch. 6 · Art. 4

Statute text

(a)Consistent with state and federal law, the Legislature finds and declares that children with developmental disabilities most often have greater opportunities for educational and social growth when they live with their families. The Legislature further finds and declares that the cost of providing necessary services and supports which enable a child with developmental disabilities to live at home is typically equal to or lower than the cost of providing out-of-home placement. The Legislature places a high priority on providing opportunities for children with developmental disabilities to live with their families, when living at home is the preferred objective in the child’s individual program plan.

(b)It is the intent of the Legislature that regional centers provide or secure family support services that do all of the following:

(1)Respect and support the decisionmaking authority of the family.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2009, 4th Ex. Sess., Ch. 9, Sec. 17. Effective July 28, 2009.