California Welfare and Institutions Code

§ 4688.06

WIC § 4688.06 Effective Jun 30, 2022Div. 4.5 · Ch. 6 · Art. 4

Statute text

(a)Consistent with state and federal law, the Legislature recognizes the right of adults with disabilities to reside in the family home. The Legislature further recognizes that adults with developmental disabilities, and their families, may need coordinated family support services that are tailored to the unique needs of the consumer and that are respectful of the language, ethnicity, and culture of the family home.

(b)The department shall establish a Coordinated Family Support Services Pilot Program for adults who live with their families. The pilot program may focus on improving equitable access to services and supports and reducing ethnic and racial disparities in purchases of services.

(c)The services provided by the Coordinated Family Support Services Pilot Program shall be flexible and tailored to assist the consumer to remain in the home of their family for as long as that remains the preferred living option for the consumer and their family.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 49, Sec. 24. (SB 188) Effective June 30, 2022.