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CA Welf & Inst Code § 16135 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 4 - SERVICES FOR THE CARE OF CHILDREN|CHAPTER 2.3 - Adoption of Alcohol- and Drug-Exposed and HIV Positive Children|Section 16135.

16135.  The purpose of this chapter is to establish a program for special training and services to facilitate the adoption of children who are HIV positive, or born to a substance-abusing mother. This program shall be available to any county that elects to participate pursuant to procedures established by the department.(Amended (as added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1014, Sec. 2) by Stats. 2012, Ch. 35, Sec. 116. (SB 1013) Effective June 27, 2012.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 16135.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 4 - SERVICES FOR THE CARE OF CHILDREN|CHAPTER 2.3 - Adoption of Alcohol- and Drug-Exposed and HIV Positive Children|Section 16135.1.

16135.1.  (a) “Eligible child” means any child who meets the requirements of paragraph (1) or (2), and paragraph (3).(1) Any child who has a condition or symptoms resulting from, or are suspected as resulting from, alcohol or substance abuse by the mother.(2) Any child who is HIV positive.(3) Any child who meets the requirements of either paragraph (1) or (2) and who meets all of the following requirements:(A) The child is a dependent child of the court.(B) The child has an adoption case plan and resides with a preadoptive or adoptive caregiver, or the plan is to transition and move the child to a preadoptive or adoptive caregiver.(b) “TIES for Adoption” means Training, Intervention, Education, and Services for Adoption, a training project developed and implemented by the Adoptions Division of the Los Angeles County Department of Children’s Services, the UCLA Center for Healthier Children, Families, and Communities, and the UCLA Psychology Department, a demonstration project funded by the Federal Adoption Opportunities Program from September 30, 1995, to December 31, 1997, inclusive.(c) “HIV positive” means having a human immunodeficiency virus infection.(d) “Specialized in-home health care” means, but is not limited to, those services identified by the child’s primary physician as appropriately administered by a prospective adoptive parent who has been trained by mental health or health care professionals.(Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1014, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 16135.10 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 4 - SERVICES FOR THE CARE OF CHILDREN|CHAPTER 2.3 - Adoption of Alcohol- and Drug-Exposed and HIV Positive Children|Section 16135.10.

16135.10.  (a) In order to promote successful adoptions of substance and alcohol exposed court dependent children, participating counties shall maintain a program of specialized training and supportive services to families adopting court dependent children who are either HIV positive or assessed as being prenatally exposed to alcohol or a controlled substance.(b) The program shall include respite services. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, respite services shall be funded with a 30 percent nonfederal county share consistent with the normal sharing ratio for child welfare services. This county share may be provided with county general funds, in-kind contributions, or other funds. The source of the county share shall meet all applicable state and federal requirements and provide counties with maximum flexibility.(c) Notwithstanding subdivision (b), beginning in the 2011–12 fiscal year, and each fiscal year thereafter, funding and expenditures for programs and activities under this section shall be in accordance with the requirements provided in Sections 30025 and 30026.5 of the Government Code.(Amended (as added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1014, Sec. 2) by Stats. 2012, Ch. 35, Sec. 117. (SB 1013) Effective June 27, 2012.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 16135.13 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 4 - SERVICES FOR THE CARE OF CHILDREN|CHAPTER 2.3 - Adoption of Alcohol- and Drug-Exposed and HIV Positive Children|Section 16135.13.

16135.13.  (a) A participating county shall provide special training to recruited adoptive parents to care for eligible children. The training curriculum shall include, but is not limited to, all of the following:(1) Orientation.(2) Effect of alcohol and controlled substances on the fetus and children.(3) Normal and abnormal infant and early childhood development.(4) Special medical needs and disabilities.(5) Recovery from addiction to alcohol and controlled substances.(6) Self-care for the caregiver.(7) HIV/AIDS in children.(8) Issues in parenting and providing lifelong permanency and substance abuse prevention to, children with prenatal alcohol and other controlled substances exposure.(9) Issues specific to caring for a child who tests HIV positive.(b) Participating counties may provide the same special training to relative caretakers in the process of adopting program-eligible children.(Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1014, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 16135.14 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 4 - SERVICES FOR THE CARE OF CHILDREN|CHAPTER 2.3 - Adoption of Alcohol- and Drug-Exposed and HIV Positive Children|Section 16135.14.

16135.14.  (a) The county shall determine whether a child is eligible for services pursuant to this section.(b) A participating county shall select a specialized prospective adoptive home for the child.(c) If an eligible child’s adoptive placement changes from one participating county to another participating county, the child shall remain eligible for services.(Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1014, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 16135.16 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 4 - SERVICES FOR THE CARE OF CHILDREN|CHAPTER 2.3 - Adoption of Alcohol- and Drug-Exposed and HIV Positive Children|Section 16135.16.

16135.16.  The requirements of this section may be met by the implementation of the TIES for Adoption program as defined in Subdivision (b) of Section 16135.1.(Amended (as added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1014, Sec. 2) by Stats. 2012, Ch. 35, Sec. 118. (SB 1013) Effective June 27, 2012.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 16135.17 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 4 - SERVICES FOR THE CARE OF CHILDREN|CHAPTER 2.3 - Adoption of Alcohol- and Drug-Exposed and HIV Positive Children|Section 16135.17.

16135.17.  Participating counties shall prepare an adoption services case plan pursuant to regulations adopted by the department and arrange for nonmedical support services. Nonmedical support services shall include respite care for specially trained prospective adoptive parents, including relative caretakers, pursuant to regulations adopted by the department. Nonmedical support services may also include, but are not limited to, temperament and behavior management training, consultation regarding medical and psychological issues and services, and educational advocacy.(Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1014, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 16135.25 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 4 - SERVICES FOR THE CARE OF CHILDREN|CHAPTER 2.3 - Adoption of Alcohol- and Drug-Exposed and HIV Positive Children|Section 16135.25.

16135.25.  The department shall do all of the following:(a) Develop necessary procedures and standardized programs for a specialized adoptive home training project.(b) Assist counties in coordinating sources of funding and services available to eligible children in order to maximize the social services provided to these children and avoid duplication of program funding.(c) Require that participating counties coordinate available services for this population and their adoptive families.(d) Provide to a requesting county information necessary to establish a program.(Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1014, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 16135.30 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 4 - SERVICES FOR THE CARE OF CHILDREN|CHAPTER 2.3 - Adoption of Alcohol- and Drug-Exposed and HIV Positive Children|Section 16135.30.

16135.30.  (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, subdivisions (b) and (c) shall control the placement of a child pursuant to this chapter.(b) A county may place children who are alcohol or controlled substance exposed or HIV positive in prospective adoptive homes pursuant to Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 1500) of Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code.(c) If a county makes a placement pursuant to subdivision (b), a preadoptive parent trained by health care professionals may provide specialized in-home health care to that child who was placed in their home for the purpose of adoption.(Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1014, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 16160 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 4 - SERVICES FOR THE CARE OF CHILDREN|CHAPTER 2.5 - Foster Child Ombudsman Program|Section 16160.

16160.  The Legislature finds and declares that the people of California have benefited from the establishment of a long-term care ombudsperson pursuant to Section 9710 of the Welfare and Institutions Code and a childcare ombudsperson program pursuant to Section 1596.872a of the Health and Safety Code. The Legislature further finds it is essential to maintain the nonpartisan nature, integrity, and impartiality of ombudsperson functions and services. It is the intent of the Legislature to provide similar protections for foster children by establishing a foster care ombudsperson program within the State Department of Social Services.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 293, Sec. 1. (AB 317) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 16161 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 4 - SERVICES FOR THE CARE OF CHILDREN|CHAPTER 2.5 - Foster Child Ombudsman Program|Section 16161.

16161.  (a) The Office of the State Foster Care Ombudsperson shall be established as an autonomous entity within the department for the purpose of providing children who are placed in foster care, either voluntarily or pursuant to Section 300 and Sections 600 and following, with a means to resolve issues related to their care, placement, or services. The work of the office falls within the provisions of subparagraphs (I) and (J) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 827, and the office shall meet all of the provisions and requirements of that section with regard to access, confidentiality, and the use of information.(b) For purposes of this chapter, “foster care” includes all of the following:(1) Voluntary placement in a licensed or approved children’s residential facility or with an approved resource family.(2) Placement in a licensed or approved children’s residential facility, with an approved resource family, or with a family pending approval as a resource family, or placement pursuant to a juvenile court order, pursuant to Article 6 (commencing with Section 300) and Article 14 (commencing with Section 601) of Chapter 2 of Part 1 of Division 2.(3) Placement by a governmental entity in a residential facility or home subject to licensure, certification, or approval by the State Department of Social Services pursuant to the California Community Care Facilities Act (Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 1500) of Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code).(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 293, Sec. 2. (AB 317) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 16162 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 4 - SERVICES FOR THE CARE OF CHILDREN|CHAPTER 2.5 - Foster Child Ombudsman Program|Section 16162.

16162.  (a) The Director of Social Services, in consultation with, and after receiving a list of possible nominees from, a committee of at least five interested individuals that are described in this subdivision, and after obtaining the committee’s input, shall appoint an ombudsperson who is qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of the office for a term of four years. The director may reappoint the ombudsperson for consecutive terms. The director shall select the committee members, the majority of whom shall be representatives of nonprofit children’s advocacy organizations and current or former foster youth.(b) The ombudsperson shall, in the performance of their duties during the duration of their appointment, be independent and the exercise of their discretion related to the duties and powers set forth in this chapter shall not be controlled, supervised, or directed, directly or indirectly, by the director or any other official. The ombudsperson shall devote their entire time to the duties and powers set forth in this chapter and may not be removed from office for exercising their independence and discretion in furtherance of those duties and powers.(c) If the term of an ombudsperson expires without the appointment of a successor under this chapter, the incumbent ombudsperson may continue in office until a successor is appointed. If the ombudsperson dies, resigns, becomes ineligible to serve, or is removed or suspended from office, the director shall designate an acting ombudsperson until the ombudsperson is appointed. The director shall appoint a new ombudsperson pursuant to this section within the nine months from the date the office became vacant. In no event shall the acting ombudsperson remain in office longer than nine months before a new ombudsperson is appointed pursuant to this section.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 293, Sec. 3. (AB 317) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 16163 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 4 - SERVICES FOR THE CARE OF CHILDREN|CHAPTER 2.5 - Foster Child Ombudsman Program|Section 16163.

16163.  The department shall hire the necessary personnel to perform the functions of the office. Priority shall be given to former foster youth in hiring decisions.(Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 311, Sec. 66. Effective August 19, 1998.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 16165 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 4 - SERVICES FOR THE CARE OF CHILDREN|CHAPTER 2.5 - Foster Child Ombudsman Program|Section 16165.

16165.  As part of the office’s efforts to resolve complaints related to foster care, the ombudsperson may do all of the following:(a) Establish policies and procedures for receiving and processing complaints, conducting investigations, and reporting findings.(b) Conduct whatever investigation reasonably related to the complaint and to foster care that the ombudsperson deems necessary, including, but not limited to, both of the following:(1) Access to, and inspection of, premises within the control of a state or local agency or a contractor with a state and local agency, and access to, and inspection of, a licensed or approved children’s residential facility, at any time, with or without prior notice, for the purpose of carrying out the duties of the office. The ombudsperson shall be granted access to records and residents at all times for the purpose of carrying out the duties of the office.(A) For purposes of this section, “access” means the right to do all of the following:(i) Enter any licensed or approved children’s residential facility, upon providing identification.(ii) Communicate privately and without restriction with any resident, caregiver, personnel, or volunteer.(iii) Review and copy any resident record or caregiver file.(iv) Observe all resident and staff areas of a facility.(v) Review and reproduce administrative records, policies, and documents of any licensed or approved children’s residential care facility.(vi) Review and copy all licensing records maintained by the state, county, or agency, and review and reproduce any records of a state, county, or local agency and their contractors, except sealed court records, which may be obtained only by subpoena or other lawful court order.(vii) Interview all relevant witnesses.(B) For purposes of this section, “record” means a document, paper, memorandum, book, letter, file, drawing, map, plat, photo, photographic file, motion picture, film, microfilm, microphotograph, exhibit, magnetic or paper tape, punched card, or other item developed or received under law or in connection with the transaction of official business, but does not include material that is protected by privilege.(2) Observe proceedings and attend hearings, consistent with Section 346.(c) Attempt to resolve the complaint.(d) Submit a written plan to the relevant state or county agency, or a contractor with the state or local agency, recommending a course of action to resolve the complaint. If the ombudsperson makes a written recommendation, the state or county agency, or contractor, shall submit a written response to the ombudsperson within 30 calendar days.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 293, Sec. 5. (AB 317) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 16166 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 4 - SERVICES FOR THE CARE OF CHILDREN|CHAPTER 2.5 - Foster Child Ombudsman Program|Section 16166.

16166.  In order to encourage candor during the ombudsperson’s investigation of complaints made by or on behalf of foster youth and to facilitate the ombudsperson’s ability to resolve complaints, all of the following shall apply:(a) The ombudsperson and staff of the ombudsperson shall not be compelled to testify or be deposed in a judicial or administrative proceeding regarding matters coming to their attention in the exercise of their official duties, except as may be necessary to enforce or implement this chapter.(b) The records of the ombudsperson and the staff of the ombudsperson, including notes, drafts, and records obtained from an individual or agency during the intake, review, or investigation of a complaint, and any reports not released to the public shall not be subject to disclosure or production in response to a subpoena or discovery in a judicial or administrative proceeding, except as necessary to enforce or implement the provisions of this chapter.(c) When exercising the investigative, complaint resolution, and technical assistance functions of the Office of the State Foster Care Ombudsperson, the ombudsperson and staff of the ombudsperson shall have all immunities under Article 2 (commencing with Section 815) of Chapter 1 of Part 2 of Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the Government Code afforded to the discharge of discretionary duties by public entities and their employees.(d) If the ombudsperson believes, based on information received during the exercise of their official duties, that there is a breach of duty or misconduct by an employee of a state or local agency or their contractors in the conduct of the employees’ official duties, the ombudsperson shall refer the matter to the agency director or other responsible officer, and if the conduct would constitute a crime, to an appropriate law enforcement body or agency.(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 293, Sec. 6. (AB 317) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 16167 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 4 - SERVICES FOR THE CARE OF CHILDREN|CHAPTER 2.5 - Foster Child Ombudsman Program|Section 16167.

16167.  (a) A toll-free number shall be established for the office.(b) Social workers and probation officers shall provide foster children with the toll-free telephone number for the office and verbal or written information regarding the existence and purpose of the office.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 293, Sec. 7. (AB 317) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 16170 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 4 - SERVICES FOR THE CARE OF CHILDREN|CHAPTER 2.6 - Interstate Adoption Assistance Agreements|Section 16170.

16170.  The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) Finding adoptive families for children, for whom state assistance is desirable pursuant to Chapter 2.1 (commencing with Section 16115), and assuring the protection of the interests of the children affected during the entire assistance period, require special measures when the adoptive parents move to other states or are residents of another state.(b) Provision of medical and other necessary services for children, with state assistance, encounters special difficulties when the provision of services takes place in other states.(Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 887, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 2000.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 16171 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 4 - SERVICES FOR THE CARE OF CHILDREN|CHAPTER 2.6 - Interstate Adoption Assistance Agreements|Section 16171.

16171.  The purposes of this chapter are to:(a) Authorize the State Department of Social Services and the State Department of Health Services to enter into interstate agreements with agencies of other states for the protection of children on behalf of whom adoption assistance is being provided by the State Department of Social Services.(b) Provide procedures for interstate children’s adoption assistance payments, including medical payments.(Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 887, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 2000.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 16172 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 4 - SERVICES FOR THE CARE OF CHILDREN|CHAPTER 2.6 - Interstate Adoption Assistance Agreements|Section 16172.

16172.  As used in this chapter, the following definitions apply, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:(a) “Adoption assistance state” means the state that is signatory to an adoption assistance agreement in a particular case.(b) “Residence state” means the state where the child is living.(c) “State” means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or a territory or possession of or administered by the United States.(Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 887, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 2000.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 16173 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 4 - SERVICES FOR THE CARE OF CHILDREN|CHAPTER 2.6 - Interstate Adoption Assistance Agreements|Section 16173.

16173.  The State Department of Social Services and the State Department of Health Services are authorized to develop, participate in the development of, negotiate, or enter into one or more interstate compacts on behalf of this state with other states to implement one or more of the purposes set forth in this chapter. When entered into, and for so long as it shall remain in force, a compact shall have the force and effect of law.(Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 887, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 2000.)