California Welfare and Institutions Code

§ 706.6

WIC § 706.6 Effective Jan 1, 2026Div. 2 · Part 1 · Ch. 2 · Art. 17

Statute text

(a)Services to minors are best provided in a framework that integrates service planning and delivery among multiple service systems, including the mental health system, using a team-based approach, such as a child and family team. A child and family team brings together individuals that engage with the child or youth and family in assessing, planning, and delivering services. Use of a team approach increases efficiency, and thus reduces cost, by increasing coordination of formal services and integrating the natural and informal supports available to the child or youth and family.

(b)(1) For the purposes of this section, “child and family team” has the same meaning as in paragraph (4) of subdivision (a) of Section 16501.

(2)In its development of the case plan, the probation agency shall consider and document any recommendations of the child and family team, as defined in paragraph (4) of subdivision (a) of Section 16501. The agency shall document the rationale for any inconsistencies between the case plan and the child and family team recommendations.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 67, Sec. 188. (AB 1170) Effective January 1, 2026.