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CA Health & Safety Code § 1507.4 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3 - California Community Care Facilities Act|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 1507.4.

1507.4.  (a) Beginning May 1, 2021, and annually thereafter, the department shall collect information and send a report to each county’s department of mental health or behavioral health of all licensed adult residential facilities in the county that accept the federal supplemental security rate and accept residents with a serious mental disorder, as defined in Section 5600.3 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, and the number of licensed beds at each facility.(b) Beginning May 1, 2021, and quarterly thereafter, the department shall send to each county’s department of mental health or behavioral health the report of licensed adult residential facilities that closed permanently in the prior quarter, by county, and shall include the number of licensed beds of each facility and the reason for closing. The report shall include cumulative data and closure trends for each county and be based on facilities identified in subdivision (a).(c) Upon receiving notice that a licensed adult residential facility intends to close permanently, the department shall notify the county mental or behavioral health department within three business days.(Added by Stats. 2020, Ch. 139, Sec. 1. (AB 1766) Effective January 1, 2021.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1507.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3 - California Community Care Facilities Act|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 1507.5.

1507.5.  (a)  In-home medical care and home and community-based services, as described in subdivisions (t) and (u) of Section 14132 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, may, when deemed medically appropriate by the State Department of Health Services, be provided by a licensed home health agency to children with special medical needs, as defined by the State Department of Health Services, in foster family homes. For children described in this section, these medical services shall not be considered as a substantial component of the services provided by the licensee for the purposes of Section 1507. To be eligible under this section for placement in a foster home, a child shall be receiving medical supervision and medical case management by an agent designated by the State Department of Health Services. (b)  No more than two children eligible for services under this section may be placed in a single licensed foster family home at one time. (c)  The State Department of Social Services and its agents shall not evaluate or have any responsibility or liability for the evaluation of the medical services described in this section. (Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1175, Sec. 2.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1507.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3 - California Community Care Facilities Act|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 1507.6.

1507.6.  (a) Mental health services, as deemed necessary by the placing agency, may be provided to children in a group home. Except for the physical safety and direct care and supervision of children placed in a group home, the State Department of Social Services and its agents shall not evaluate or have responsibility or liability for the evaluation of mental health services provided in the group homes. Supervision of mental health treatment services provided to a child in a group home shall be a case management responsibility of the placing agency.(b) (1) Psychotropic medications shall be used only in accordance with the written directions of the physician prescribing the medication and as authorized by the juvenile court pursuant to Section 369.5 or 739.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.(2) The facility shall maintain in a child’s records all of the following information:(A) A copy of any court order authorizing the psychotropic medication for the child.(B) A separate log for each psychotropic medication prescribed for the child, showing all of the following:(i) The name of the medication.(ii) The date of the prescription.(iii) The quantity of medication and number of refills initially prescribed.(iv) If applicable, any additional refills prescribed.(v) The required dosage and directions for use as specified in writing by the physician prescribing the medication, including any changes directed by the physician.(vi) The date and time of each dose taken by the child.(3) This subdivision does not apply to a youth homelessness prevention center, as defined in Section 1502.(4) The requirements regarding juvenile court authorization, as described in paragraph (1), and maintaining a copy of any court order, as described in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (2), shall only apply to private alternative boarding schools and private alternative outdoor programs, as defined in Section 1502, as otherwise required by applicable law.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 341, Sec. 3. (AB 1235) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1508 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3 - California Community Care Facilities Act|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 1508.

1508.  No person, firm, partnership, association, or corporation within the state and no state or local public agency shall operate, establish, manage, conduct, or maintain a community care facility in this state, without a current valid license therefor as provided in this chapter.No person, firm, partnership, association, or corporation within the state and no state or local public agency shall provide specialized services within a community care facility in this state, without a current valid special permit therefor as provided in this chapter.Except for a juvenile hall operated by a county, or a public recreation program, this section applies to community care facilities directly operated by a state or local public agency. Each community care facility operated by a state or local public agency shall comply with the standards established by the director for community care facilities.As used in this chapter, “local public agency” means a city, county, special district, school district, community college district, chartered city, or chartered city and county.(Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1016, Sec. 2.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1509 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3 - California Community Care Facilities Act|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 1509.

1509.  The state department shall inspect and license community care facilities, except as otherwise provided in Section 1508. The state department shall inspect and issue a special permit to a community care facility to provide specialized services.(Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1285.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1509.56 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3 - California Community Care Facilities Act|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 1509.56.

1509.56.  An applicant or licensee of an adult community care facility shall maintain an email address of record with the department. The applicant or licensee shall notify the department, in writing, of the email address and of any change to the email address within 10 business days of the change.(Added by Stats. 2020, Ch. 146, Sec. 1. (AB 2377) Effective January 1, 2021.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1509.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3 - California Community Care Facilities Act|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 1509.6.

1509.6.  An applicant or licensee of an adult community care facility shall maintain an email address of record with the department. The applicant or licensee shall provide written notification to the department of the email address and of any change to the email address within 10 business days of the change.(Added by Stats. 2020, Ch. 139, Sec. 2. (AB 1766) Effective January 1, 2021.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1510 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3 - California Community Care Facilities Act|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 1510.

1510.  The state department may provide consulting services upon request to any community care facility to assist in the identification or correction of deficiencies and in the upgrading of the quality of care provided by such community care facility.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 1203.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1511 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3 - California Community Care Facilities Act|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 1511.

1511.  The state department may contract for state, county, or other public agencies to assume specified licensing, approval, or consultation responsibilities. In exercising the authority so delegated, such agencies shall conform to the requirements of this chapter and to the rules, regulations, and standards of the state department. The state department shall reimburse agencies for services performed pursuant to this section, and such payments shall not exceed actual cost.If any grants-in-aid are made by the federal government for the support of any inspection or consultation service approved by the state department, the amount of the federal grant shall first be applied to defer the cost of the service before state reimbursement is made.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 1203.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1512 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3 - California Community Care Facilities Act|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 1512.

1512.  Each residential community care facility shall state, on its client information form or admission agreement, and on its patient’s rights form, the facility’s policy concerning family visits and other communication with resident clients and shall, except as otherwise provided in this section, promptly post notice of its visiting policy at a location in the facility that is accessible to residents and families. The requirement that a facility post notice of the facility’s visiting policy does not apply to any facility serving six or fewer clients.The community care facility’s policy concerning family visits and communication shall be designed to encourage regular family involvement with the resident client and shall provide ample opportunities for family participation in activities at the facility.(Amended by Stats. 1987, Ch. 1022, Sec. 5.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1512.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3 - California Community Care Facilities Act|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 1512.5.

1512.5.  (a)  No residential facility may prohibit the formation of a family council, and, when requested by a member of the resident’s family or the resident’s responsible party, the family council shall be allowed to meet in a common meeting room of the facility during mutually agreed upon hours. (b)  Facility policies on family councils shall in no way limit the right of residents and family members to meet independently with outside persons, including members of nonprofit or government organizations or with facility personnel during nonworking hours. (c)  “Family council” for the purpose of this section means a meeting of family members, friends, responsible parties, or agents as defined in Section 14110.8 of the Welfare and Institutions Code of two or more patients to confer in private without facility staff. (d)  Family councils shall also be provided adequate space on a prominent bulletin board or other posting area for the display of meeting notices, minutes, and newsletters. (Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 466, Sec. 1.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1513 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3 - California Community Care Facilities Act|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 1513.

1513.  No license or special permit issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall have any property value for sale or exchange purposes and no person, including any owner, agent, or broker, shall sell or exchange any license or special permit for any commercial purpose.(Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1285.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1514 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3 - California Community Care Facilities Act|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 1514.

1514.  (a)  Each residential care facility licensed under this chapter shall reveal its license number in all advertisements, publications, or announcements made with the intent to attract clients or residents. (b)  Advertisements, publications, or announcements subject to the requirements of subdivision (a) shall include, but are not limited to, those contained in the following: (1)  Newspaper or magazine. (2)  Consumer report. (3)  Announcement of intent to commence business. (4)  Telephone directory yellow pages. (5)  Professional or service directory. (6)  Radio or television commercial. (Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 458, Sec. 2.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1515 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3 - California Community Care Facilities Act|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 1515.

1515.  (a) The department shall authorize county welfare departments to undertake comprehensive recruitment programs, including but not limited to media advertising, public awareness campaigns and public speaking engagements to ensure an adequate number of foster homes are available to meet the child welfare placement needs in each county.(b) In counties in which the county has contracted with the state to license foster parents, if the county undertakes a recruitment program, it shall be done by the placement agency. The state shall not be required to perform any acts in connection with a recruitment program. (c) The recruitment of potential foster parents shall include diligent efforts to recruit individuals who reflect the ethnic, racial, and cultural diversity of foster children.(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 772, Sec. 5. (SB 1460) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1517.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3 - California Community Care Facilities Act|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 1517.2.

1517.2.  (a) The application form signed by a resource family applicant of a foster family agency shall be signed with a declaration by the applicant that the information submitted is true, correct, and contains no material omissions of fact to the best knowledge and belief of the applicant. Any person who willfully and knowingly, with the intent to deceive, makes a false statement or fails to disclose a material fact in their application is guilty of a misdemeanor.(b) (1) Before approving a resource family, a foster family agency shall conduct a reference check of the applicant to determine whether it is safe and appropriate for the foster family agency to approve the applicant to be a resource family by contacting all of the following:(A) Any foster family agencies that have certified the applicant.(B) Any state or county licensing offices that have licensed the applicant as a foster family home.(C) Any counties that have approved the applicant as a relative or nonrelative extended family member.(D) Any foster family agencies or counties that have approved the applicant as a resource family.(E) Any state licensing offices that have licensed the applicant as a community care facility, child daycare center, or family childcare home. (F) Any Indian tribe or tribal agency that has approved or licensed an applicant in any of the categories described in subparagraphs (A) to (E), inclusive.(2) Notwithstanding subdivision (c), within 20 business days of being contacted by a foster family agency, a foster family agency that has previously certified the applicant or approved the applicant as a resource family shall divulge information as specified in the written directives or regulations adopted by the department pursuant to Section 16519.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code and unless otherwise prohibited by law, regarding the applicant to the requesting foster family agency conducting a reference check.(c) The department, a county, a foster family agency, an Indian tribe, or a tribal agency may request information from, or divulge information to, the department, a county, a foster family agency, an Indian tribe, or a tribal agency regarding a prospective resource family for the purpose of conducting, and as necessary to conduct, a reference check to determine whether it is safe and appropriate to approve an applicant to be a resource family.(d) For purposes of this section, the term Indian tribe means Indian tribe as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 224.1 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.(Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 104, Sec. 3. (AB 2944) Effective September 18, 2020.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1517.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3 - California Community Care Facilities Act|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 1517.3.

1517.3.  (a) A person shall not incur civil liability as a result of providing the department with either of the following:(1) A foster family agency’s log of resource families that have been approved or have had approval rescinded.(2) Notification of a foster family agency’s determination to rescind the approval of a resource family due to any of the following actions by a resource family parent:(A) Violation of Section 16519.5, the written directives or regulations adopted pursuant to Section 16519.5, or any other applicable law.(B) Aiding, abetting, or permitting the violation of Section 16519.5, the written directives or regulations adopted pursuant to Section 16519.5, or any other applicable law.(C) Conduct that poses a risk or threat to the health and safety, protection, or well-being of a child, or the people of the State of California.(D) Conviction at any time before or during his or her approval of a crime described in Section 1522.(E) Knowingly allowing a child to have illegal drugs, alcohol, or any tobacco product, as defined in subdivision (d) of Section 22950.5 of the Business and Professions Code.(F) Committing an act of child abuse or neglect or an act of violence against another person.(b) The department, a county, or a foster family agency shall not incur civil liability for providing each other with information if the communication is for the purpose of aiding in the evaluation of an application for approval of a resource family by a foster family agency.(Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 612, Sec. 28. (AB 1997) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1517.4 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3 - California Community Care Facilities Act|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 1517.4.

1517.4.  (a) (1) A foster family agency shall place a resource family on inactive status upon notification by the resource family in accordance with this section and the written directives or regulations adopted by the department pursuant to Section 16519.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.(2) For purposes of this section, and notwithstanding Section 1517 of this code or Section 16519.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, “inactive status” means a period of time during which a resource family is not eligible to provide foster care for a child and is not subject to an approval update.(b) The written directives or regulations adopted by the department pursuant to Section 16519.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following:(1) The method by which a resource family shall notify a foster family agency of the following:(A) A request to be placed on inactive status.(B) A request to end inactive status.(2) The actions to be taken by a foster family agency to end an inactive status.(3) Any time limitations on inactive status.(4) The circumstances under which a foster family agency shall conduct inspections of the home of a resource family during a period of inactive status.(c) Nothing in this section or in Article 2 (commencing with Section 16519.5) of Chapter 5 of Part 4 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code limits the authority of the department to enter and inspect the home of a resource family on inactive status in order to investigate a complaint or incident or to ensure unauthorized care and supervision is not being provided to a child.(d) A resource family shall maintain all approval standards required by Section 1517 upon ending inactive status.(e) This section does not limit the authority of the department to institute or continue an administrative action against a resource family or any individual residing or regularly present in the home of a resource family during a period of inactive status.(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 732, Sec. 11. (AB 404) Effective January 1, 2018.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1518 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3 - California Community Care Facilities Act|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 1518.

1518.  (a)  Nothing in this chapter shall authorize the imposition of rent regulations or controls for licensed community care facilities. (b)  Licensed community care facilities shall not be subject to controls on rent imposed by any state or local agency or other local government or entity. (Added by Stats. 1981, Ch. 386.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1520.11 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3 - California Community Care Facilities Act|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 1520.11.

1520.11.  (a)  A corporation that applies for licensure with the department shall list the facilities that any member of the board of directors, an executive director, or any officer has been licensed to operate, been employed in, or served as a member of the board of directors, the executive director, or an officer. (b)  The department shall not issue a provisional license or license to any corporate applicant that has a member of the board of directors, an executive director, or an officer, who is not eligible for licensure pursuant to Section 1520.3 or Section 1558.1. (c)  The department may revoke the license of any corporate licensee that has a member of the board of directors, an executive director, or an officer, who is not eligible for licensure pursuant to Section 1520.3 or Section 1558.1. (d)  Prior to instituting an administrative action pursuant to either subdivision (b) or (c), the department shall notify the applicant or licensee of the person’s ineligibility to be a member of the board of directors, an executive director, or an officer of the applicant or licensee. The licensee shall remove the person from that position within 15 days or, if the person has client contact, he or she shall be removed immediately upon notification. (Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 311, Sec. 13. Effective August 19, 1998.)