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CA Welf & Inst Code § 16501.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 4 - SERVICES FOR THE CARE OF CHILDREN|CHAPTER 5 - State Child Welfare Services|Section 16501.5.

16501.5.  (a) In order to protect children and effectively administer and evaluate California’s Child Welfare Services and Foster Care programs, the department shall implement a single statewide Child Welfare Services Case Management System no later than July 1, 1993.(b) It is the intent of the Legislature in developing and implementing a statewide Child Welfare Services Case Management System to minimize the administrative and systems barriers which inhibit the effective provision of services to children and families by applying current technology to the systems which support the provision and management of child welfare services. Therefore, it is the intent of the Legislature that the Child Welfare Services Case Management System achieve all of the following:(1) Provide child welfare services workers with immediate access to child and family specific information in order to make appropriate and expeditious case decisions.(2) Provide child welfare services workers with the case management information needed to effectively and efficiently manage their caseloads and take appropriate and timely case management actions.(3) Provide state and county child welfare services management with the information needed to monitor and evaluate the accomplishment of child welfare services tasks and goals.(4) Provide all child welfare services agencies with a common data base and definition of information from which to evaluate the child welfare services programs in terms of the following:(A) Effectiveness in meeting statutory and regulatory mandates, goals, and objectives of the programs.(B) Effectiveness in meeting the needs of the families and children serviced by the program.(C) Projecting and planning for the future needs of the families and children served by the program.(5) Meeting federal statistical reporting requirements with a minimum of duplication of effort.(6) Consolidate the collection and reporting of information for those programs which are closely related to child welfare services, including foster care and emergency assistance.(7) Utilize the child welfare services functionality defined in current and planned automated systems as the foundation for the development of the technical requirements for the Child Welfare Services Case Management System.(c) It is the intent of the Legislature that the Child Welfare Services Case Management System shall provide the required comprehensive and detailed individual county data needed by the department to implement and monitor the performance standards system.(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 35, Sec. 128. (SB 1013) Effective June 27, 2012.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 16501.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 4 - SERVICES FOR THE CARE OF CHILDREN|CHAPTER 5 - State Child Welfare Services|Section 16501.6.

16501.6.  (a) It is the intent of the Legislature for the State Department of Social Services to enhance the Child Welfare Services Case Management System to include information concerning the level of care required, educational accomplishments, and health history of children placed in foster care. If appropriate, this enhancement could be made after the system is operational statewide as required in Section 16501.5.(b) The department shall conduct a study to examine the most efficient methods of collecting and maintaining all of the following data for each child in foster care:(1) The names and addresses of the child’s health and educational providers.(2) The child’s grade level performance.(3) The child’s school record.(4) Assurances that the child’s placement in foster care takes into account proximity to the school in which the child is enrolled at the time of placement.(5) A record of the child’s immunizations.(6) The child’s known medical problems.(7) The child’s medications.(8) Any other relevant level of care, health, and education information concerning the child as determined appropriate by the department.(c) In conducting its study, the department shall, as required, examine county health passport systems for possible replication on a statewide basis and consult with other state departments, county associations, and provider groups.(d) By February 15, 1992, the department shall submit a report to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on the results of its study. The department shall include the following in its report:(1) Recommendations for coordinating data collection among local child health and disability prevention programs, other health care providers, county welfare departments, schools, and other agencies providing services for foster children.(2) Recommendations for the interfacing with any alternative system recommended pursuant to paragraph (1) with the mental health assessment required by Section 5407, and with other requirements of law.(e) The report required by subdivision (d) shall address the feasibility, timeframe, and estimated costs of doing either of the following:(1) Incorporating the data specified in subdivision (b) in the Child Welfare Services Case Management System.(2) Implementing an alternative system that is more appropriate for the collection and maintenance of the data specified in subdivision (b).(Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 183, Sec. 393. Effective January 1, 2005.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 16501.7 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 4 - SERVICES FOR THE CARE OF CHILDREN|CHAPTER 5 - State Child Welfare Services|Section 16501.7.

16501.7.  (a) On or before December 1, 2005, the State Department of Social Services shall develop, and provide to the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, a Child Welfare Services/Case Management System system performance commitments plan. The plan shall be developed in conjunction with the Office of System Integration, the Office of Technology Services, and the County Welfare Directors Association.(b) (1) The plan developed as required by subdivision (a) shall include, but not be limited to, performance standards for system availability, application transaction time, batch processing windows, data downloads, a process for the identification, tracking, and response of repair service requests, data backup and recovery, help desk responsiveness, and a process for security incidents.(2) The plan may include print time.(3) The plan shall describe all of the following:(A) The mechanism for tracking system performance.(B) Corrective action protocols.(C) The steps that will be taken should performance fall below standards for a specified period of time.(c) It is the intent of the Legislature that the plan developed pursuant to this section shall do all of the following:(1) Appropriately assign responsibility for ensuring service levels to the entity accountable.(2) Prioritize implementation of components of the plan.(3) Address implementation feasibility of the plan’s components, including any issues regarding plan implementation that need to be addressed.(Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 404, Sec. 78. (AB 2408) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 16501.8 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 4 - SERVICES FOR THE CARE OF CHILDREN|CHAPTER 5 - State Child Welfare Services|Section 16501.8.

16501.8.  Social workers shall make reasonable efforts to collect and update necessary data regarding a child’s incarcerated parent or parents.The Legislature encourages the Department of Justice, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, county welfare departments, and county sheriffs to develop protocols for facilitating the exchange of information regarding the location and sentencing of the incarcerated parent or parents of a minor child who is in dependency care.Nothing in this section shall be interpreted to require the department to create a new field in the statewide database for incorporating the information specified in this section.(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 35, Sec. 129. (SB 1013) Effective June 27, 2012.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 16501.95 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 4 - SERVICES FOR THE CARE OF CHILDREN|CHAPTER 5 - State Child Welfare Services|Section 16501.95.

16501.95.  (a) The State Department of Social Services shall determine which entities meet the definition of a “child welfare contributing agency,” as defined in Section 1355.51 of Title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(b) The department shall develop and issue written directives for child welfare contributing agencies to submit data to the applicable statewide child welfare case management systems. These directives shall address all of the following:(1) Identification of which entities meet the definition of a child welfare contributing agency, as defined in federal regulations.(2) The data that a child welfare contributing agency shall provide.(3) The method in which a child welfare contributing agency shall provide data, which shall include either of the following:(A) Direct data entry into the state’s child welfare case management system.(B) A bidirectional data exchange between the information systems maintained by the child welfare contributing agency and the state’s child welfare case management system.(4) A timeline for providing the specified data in the required manner.(c) In accordance with the written directives of the department, a child welfare contributing agency shall provide child welfare services data that is collected as a result of fulfilling their contracts or agreements with the department or a county child welfare department, to the statewide child welfare case management system.(d) Notwithstanding any other law, until regulations are adopted, the department may issue written directives by provider bulletins or all-county letters, as applicable. These written directives shall have the same force and effect as regulations. The written directives shall be exempt from the rulemaking provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code).(Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 777, Sec. 24. (AB 819) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 16502 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 4 - SERVICES FOR THE CARE OF CHILDREN|CHAPTER 5 - State Child Welfare Services|Section 16502.

16502.  The child welfare services authorized by this chapter shall be established in any county or combination of counties when a plan which includes financing of such services has been certified by the department. Such certified plan of child welfare services shall then be operated in accordance with standards and regulations established by the department, subject to all the provisions of this code relating to the supervision of public social services by the department.(Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 978, Sec. 40. Effective September 13, 1982.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 16502.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 4 - SERVICES FOR THE CARE OF CHILDREN|CHAPTER 5 - State Child Welfare Services|Section 16502.5.

16502.5.  (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a county board of supervisors may receive and review any records in the custody of the juvenile court or any other involved county agencies relating to a child who has died and who had previously come to the attention of, or was under the supervision of, the county child welfare agency.(b) The board may only receive and review the information in closed session. A board of supervisors in a county with a foster care population of more than 10,000 may take formal action to permit individual board members’ offices to receive and review the information for the purpose of determining which cases should be brought to the attention of the full board in closed session. The information or records obtained shall be maintained in a manner that ensures the maximum protection of privacy and confidentiality rights.(c) The board or its members and staff may not disclose or release any information obtained pursuant to subdivision (a), unless otherwise permitted by state law, and shall be bound by all state and federal confidentiality laws.(Added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 255, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2009.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 16503 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 4 - SERVICES FOR THE CARE OF CHILDREN|CHAPTER 5 - State Child Welfare Services|Section 16503.

16503.  (a) Subsequent to completion of the hearing conducted pursuant to Section 366.26, the agency responsible for placement and care of a minor, or, on or after January 1, 2012, a nonminor dependent, as defined in subdivision (v) of Section 11400, shall ensure that a child in foster care shall receive administrative reviews periodically but no less frequently than once every six months. The administrative review shall determine the appropriateness of the placement, the continuing appropriateness and extent of compliance with the permanent plan for the child, the extent of compliance with the case plan, and adequacy of services provided to the child.(b) The term “administrative review” means a review open to the participation of the parents of a child in foster care conducted by a panel of appropriate persons at least one of whom is not responsible for the case management of, or the delivery of services to, either the child or the parents who are the subject of the review. On and after January 1, 2012, administrative reviews held for nonminor dependents shall be conducted pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 295 and subdivision (m) of Section 366.3.(c) The department shall develop and implement regulations establishing processes, procedures, and standards for the conduct of administrative reviews that conform to Section 675.6 of Title 42 of the United States Code.(d) The requirements of this section shall not be interpreted as requiring duplicate concurrent court and administrative reviews.(Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 559, Sec. 64. (AB 12) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 16503.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 4 - SERVICES FOR THE CARE OF CHILDREN|CHAPTER 5 - State Child Welfare Services|Section 16503.5.

16503.5.  (a) A placing agency shall provide a caregiver placement agreement to the child’s or nonminor dependent’s caregiver at the time of the child’s placement with that caregiver.(b) (1) For purposes of this section, “caregiver placement agreement” means a written agreement between the placing agency and the child’s or nonminor dependent’s caregiver. The department shall approve the format and content of the placement agreement form to be used by a placing agency.(2) For purposes of this section, “nonminor dependent” means an individual described in subdivision (v) of Section 11400.(c) The agreement shall describe the terms and conditions of the placement and any agreements made by the placing agency and the child’s or nonminor’s caregiver.(d) The agreement shall provide, at a minimum, the contact information for the placing agency’s social worker and the worker’s supervisor, including, but not limited to, telephone numbers, facsimile numbers, and identifying information about the child or nonminor, including, but not limited to, the child’s or nonminor’s social security number, if available, the child’s or nonminor’s Medi-Cal number or group health plan number and information, if available, and the child’s or nonminor’s State Department of Social Services identification number.(e) A county placing agency may modify the forms to meet local needs by adding to the form requirements for information, but may not delete the form’s core elements as determined by the department.(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 846, Sec. 55. (AB 1712) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 16504 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 4 - SERVICES FOR THE CARE OF CHILDREN|CHAPTER 5 - State Child Welfare Services|Section 16504.

16504.  (a) Any child reported to the county child welfare services department to be endangered by abuse, neglect, or exploitation shall be eligible for initial intake and evaluation of risk services. Each county child welfare services department shall maintain and operate a 24-hour response system. An immediate in-person response shall be made by a county child welfare services department social worker in emergency situations in accordance with regulations of the department. The person making any initial response to a request for child welfare services shall consider providing appropriate social services to maintain the child safely in his or her own home. However, an in-person response is not required when the county child welfare services department, based upon an evaluation of risk, determines that an in-person response is not appropriate. An evaluation of risk includes collateral contacts, a review of previous referrals, and other relevant information.(b) A county child welfare services department social worker shall make an in-person response whenever a referral is received pursuant to Section 11254. Whenever a referral is received pursuant to Section 11254, the county child welfare services department social worker, within 20 calendar days from the receipt of the referral, shall determine whether the physical or emotional health or safety of the individual or child would be jeopardized if the individual and child lived in the same residence with the individual’s own parent or legal guardian, or other adult relative.(c) Notwithstanding Article 2.5 (commencing with Section 11164) of Chapter 2 of Title 1 of Part 4 of the Penal Code, any nonminor dependent, as described in subdivision (v) of Section 11403, reported to the county welfare services department to be endangered by abuse, neglect, or exploitation by a licensed or approved caregiver while in a foster care placement shall be eligible for evaluation of risk services, to determine if the placement is safe and appropriate. The county child welfare services department shall cross-report the suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation by the licensed or approved caregiver to the appropriate licensing or approval agency and, as appropriate, to law enforcement.(Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 459, Sec. 42. (AB 212) Effective October 4, 2011.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 16504.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 4 - SERVICES FOR THE CARE OF CHILDREN|CHAPTER 5 - State Child Welfare Services|Section 16504.6.

16504.6.  The State Department of Social Services shall evaluate a request from an Indian tribe to exempt a crime that is exemptible under Section 1522 of the Health and Safety Code, if needed, to allow placement into an Indian home that the tribe has designated for placement under the federal Indian Child Welfare Act (25 U.S.C. Sec. 1901 et seq.). However, the tribe may request that the county with jurisdiction over the child evaluate the exemption request. Once a tribe has elected to have the exemption request reviewed by either the State Department of Social Services or the county, the exemption decision may only be made by that entity. Nothing in this section limits the duty of a county social worker to evaluate the home for placement or to gather information needed to evaluate an exemption request.(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 732, Sec. 101. (AB 404) Effective January 1, 2018.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 16504.7 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 4 - SERVICES FOR THE CARE OF CHILDREN|CHAPTER 5 - State Child Welfare Services|Section 16504.7.

16504.7.  (a) Upon request by a county child welfare agency, the department shall provide a list identifying each person who has received a criminal records exemption pursuant to subdivision (g) of Section 1522 of the Health and Safety Code related to a licensed or certified foster home so that the county may assess the appropriateness of placing a child who has been detained or is a dependent of the court in the licensed or certified foster home with which the individual is associated.(b) Except as otherwise limited by state or federal law, the department shall make available to the county child welfare agency, summary information used in making the determination to grant the exemption. The department shall consult with the Department of Justice, counties, and other interested stakeholders to ensure that information is shared expeditiously and in accordance with state and federal law.(c) For purposes of this section, “summary information” means information pertaining to the specific crimes for which the exemption was requested and a summary of the evidence the department used in making its determination to grant the exemption. The information shall be limited to one page for each crime exempted.(d) In providing summary information pursuant to this section, the department shall not disclose the names of individuals who are not the subject of the exemption request. County child welfare agencies shall not disclose information related to the exemption beyond what is necessary, as determined by the department and in accordance with state and federal law, to assess the appropriateness of placing a child in a licensed or certified foster home.(e) Notwithstanding the rulemaking provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code), the department shall implement this section by means of an all-county letter issued on or before March 1, 2015. The all-county letter shall specify the process by which a county may request summary information, how the information will be issued by the department, and how the information may be used by a county.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 222, Sec. 2. (SB 1136) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 16506 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 4 - SERVICES FOR THE CARE OF CHILDREN|CHAPTER 5 - State Child Welfare Services|Section 16506.

16506.  Family maintenance services shall be provided or arranged for by county welfare department staff in order to maintain the child in his or her own home. These services shall be limited to six months, and may be extended in periods of six-month increments if it can be shown that the objectives of the service plan can be achieved within the extended time periods, and provided within the county’s allocation. Family maintenance services shall be available without regard to income and shall only be provided to any of the following:(a) Families whose child or children have been adjudicated a dependent of the court under Section 300, and where the court has ordered the county welfare department to supervise while the child remains in the child’s home.(b) Families whose child is in potential danger of abuse, neglect, or exploitation, who are willing to accept services and participate in corrective efforts, and where it is safe for the child to remain in the child’s home only with the provision of services. (c) Families in which the child is in the care of a previously noncustodial parent, under the supervision of the juvenile court.(d) Family maintenance services shall be provided to any individual and child who are referred pursuant to Section 11254 and who are not placed in foster care and who meet any of the criteria of subdivision (b) of Section 11254. The services shall be provided until the individual reaches 18 years of age.(Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 332, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 2005.)