California Welfare and Institutions Code

§ 5672

WIC § 5672 Effective Oct 7, 1991Div. 5 · Part 2 · Ch. 2.5 · Art. 1

Statute text

The types of programs serving children and adolescents referred to in Section 5671.5 are those described in this section. The programs should meet the criteria set forth in this section and in Sections 5671 and 5671.5. Nothing in this section should be construed to waive any licensure requirement pursuant to the California Community Care Facilities Act (Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 1500) of Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code) for any community care facility.

(a)A program for a short-term crisis residential alternative to hospitalization. The services in this program should include, but not be limited to, provision of direct services to the family, specific linkages with the child’s educational system and community educational resources, and development of a support system, including school and treatment referrals. The program should be designed for children and adolescents who would otherwise be referred to a psychiatric inpatient unit. It should be a 24-hour program, with an emphasis on stabilization and appropriate referral for further treatment or support services.

(b)A long-term residential treatment program. This program should have an educational orientation and should reflect the principle that education be available in the least restrictive environment. The program should serve children and adolescents requiring an intensive support system for a period of six to 18 months, who would otherwise be at risk of periodic hospitalization. The program should provide coordinated intervention with the child, family unit, and community education resources, and should include aftercare services to the child and family unit to solidify gains and develop skills in linking with community services.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 611, Sec. 47. Effective October 7, 1991.