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California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 6 - Licensing of Community Care Facilities › Chapter 8.8 - Foster Family Agencies › Article 7 - Continuing Requirements › Section 88069.7 - Content of Certified Family Home or Licensed Foster Family Home Case Record

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(a)
				  Each foster family agency shall maintain a case record for each certified
				  family home or licensed foster family home used by the foster family
				  agency.
(b) Each certified family
				  home or licensed foster family home case record shall include the following
				  information on each home:
(1) A copy of the
				  completed application that includes information required by Section
				  88031, Application for
				  Certification.
(2) A written record
				  of the home study.
(3) Medical
				  reports.
(4)
				  Correspondence.
(5) Applicable
				  legal documents.
(6) Verifications
				  of required information, including a signed statement acknowledging the child
				  abuse and neglect reporting responsibilities of Penal Code Section
				  11164 et
				  seq.
(7) Evaluation of
				  findings.
(8) Decisions
				  reached.
(9) Actions
				  taken.
(10) Contacts with
				  references.
(11) A record of each
				  child placed in the home and the dates the child was in
				  care.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 6 - Licensing of Community Care Facilities › Chapter 8.8 - Foster Family Agencies › Article 7 - Continuing Requirements › Section 88069.8 - Additional Content of Certified Family Home Case Records for Specialized Certified Family Homes

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(a) The
				  foster family agency shall ensure that the case record for each specialized
				  certified family home includes the documentation required in Sections
				  83066(a)(1)
				  and/or (2), and (d).
1. New
					 section filed 5-14-97; operative 6-13-97 (Register 97, No.
					 20).
Note: Authority cited: Section Section
						17730,
						Welfare and Institutions Code; and 1530, Health and Safety Code. Reference:
						Section
						17731,
						Welfare and Institutions Code; and Section
						1531,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 6 - Licensing of Community Care Facilities › Chapter 8.8 - Foster Family Agencies › Article 7 - Continuing Requirements › Section 88070 - Children's Case Records

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(a) In
				  addition to Section
				  80070, the following shall apply:
(1) The following information regarding the
				  child shall be obtained and maintained by the foster family agency:
(A) The name, address, and telephone number
				  of the adults with whom the child was living immediately prior to the current
				  placement.
(B) The name, address,
				  and telephone number of the child's parent(s), if known.
(C) The name, address, and telephone number
				  of the placement worker and placement agency.
(D) Educational records, if available,
				  describing the child's present academic level, including his/her grade or
				  performance level, and any previous school-related problems.
(E) Dental and medical history, if available,
				  including immunization records and physician's orders for any medically
				  necessary diet.
(F) The child's
				  court status, if applicable, including a copy of any custody orders and
				  agreements with parent(s) or person(s) having legal custody.
(G) The list of persons who should or should
				  not be allowed to visit and any limitations on visitation.
(H) Medical, psychiatric and psychological
				  reports that identify special needs of the child diagnosed as mentally
				  disordered or developmentally disabled.
(I) Medical and dental insurance coverage
				  information including the placement agency or person responsible for medical
				  and dental costs.
(J) Consent
				  forms, completed by the child's authorized representative(s), to permit the
				  foster family agency, certified parent(s) or foster family home licensee(s) to
				  authorize medical and dental care.
(K) A copy of the child's original, and any
				  modified, needs and services plan.
(L) Signed copies of the foster family agency
				  policies and procedures regarding the termination of the child's placement,
				  discipline, and complaints.
(M)
				  Documentation that vaccinations have been obtained as specified in Section
				  88069.3, if immunization records
				  are not available prior to placement.
(N) Copy of the foster family agency
				  agreement with authorized representative(s).
(O) Copy of the foster family agency
				  agreement with the certified parents or foster family home
				  licensees.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 6 - Licensing of Community Care Facilities › Chapter 8.8 - Foster Family Agencies › Article 7 - Continuing Requirements › Section 88070.1 - Additional Children's Records for Specialized Certified Family Homes

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(a) The foster
				  family agency shall ensure that case records for each child with special health
				  care needs contain the following additional information:
(1) Documentation that the child has been
				  adjudged a dependent of the court under Section
				  300
				  of the Welfare and Institutions Code or has a developmental disability and is
				  receiving services and case management from a regional center.
(2) A copy of the child's individualized
				  health care plan as specified in Section
				  88069.1.
(3) A copy of the written reassessment of the
				  child's individualized heath care plan as specified in Section
				  88069.1(b).
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 6 - Licensing of Community Care Facilities › Chapter 8.8 - Foster Family Agencies › Article 8 - Physical Environment › Section 88087 - Administrative Office/Suboffice(s)

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(a) Notwithstanding Section
				  80087, the foster family agency
				  shall be housed in an administrative office/suboffice(s) which provide privacy
				  for interviewing and are conveniently located for the public.
(1) The office(s) shall have a separate and
				  secure area if the foster family agency is located in a building that is also
				  used for nonfoster family agency purposes.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 6 - Licensing of Community Care Facilities › Chapter 9 - Adoption Agencies › Article 1 - License › Section 89001 - License Required

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a) No
				  individual, organization or county shall place persons for adoption without
				  first obtaining a license from the Department.
1.
					 Renumbering and amendment of former Chapter 4 (Articles 1 and 2, Sections
					 83001-83181, not consecutive) to
					 Chapter 9 (Articles 1 and 2, Sections
					 89001-89221, not consecutive)
					 filed 10-7-83; designated effective 1-1-84 (Register 83, No. 42).
2.
					 Amendment of chapter heading, renumbering of subsection (a) to 88005(a)(1) and
					 relettering filed 9-30-93; operative 11-1-93 (Register 93, No.
					 40).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						1530,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						1501,
						1506,
						1508,
						1530
						and
						1531,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 6 - Licensing of Community Care Facilities › Chapter 9 - Adoption Agencies › Article 1 - License › Section 89002 - Nondiscrimination

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(a) Any adult shall
				  be permitted to apply for a license regardless of age, sex, race, religion,
				  color, political affiliation, national origin, disability, marital status,
				  actual or perceived sexual orientation, or ancestry.
1. Change
					 without regulatory effect adopting section filed 12-10-2003 pursuant to section
					 100, title 1, California Code of
					 Regulations (Register 2003, No. 50).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						1530,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						1501,
						1508,
						1530
						and
						1531,
						Health and Safety Code; and Section
						51, Civil
						Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 6 - Licensing of Community Care Facilities › Chapter 9 - Adoption Agencies › Article 1 - License › Section 89004 - Agency Eligibility for Licensure

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(a) Each agency shall conform to all
				  applicable rules and regulations of the Department and shall make provision for
				  resources, either in the agency or in the community, for support of persons
				  accepted for care; and for medical and psychiatric services for persons as
				  needed. The agency shall coordinate its services with other community social
				  services.
(b) The following types
				  of agencies shall be subject to licensure:
(1) County Adoption Agency. A county adoption
				  agency shall be designated by the county Board of Supervisors as the single
				  public adoption agency in the county through which adoption services will be
				  offered. When a county is planning to make application to provide adoption
				  services, the county shall file with the Department a letter of intent or
				  resolution signed by the chairman of the Board of Supervisors authorizing the
				  chairman to sign the application and to enter into agreements with the
				  Department.
(2) Private Adoption
				  Agency. A private adoption agency shall be organized and operated on a
				  nonprofit philanthropic basis.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 6 - Licensing of Community Care Facilities › Chapter 9 - Adoption Agencies › Article 1 - License › Section 89007 - Exemption from Licensure. [Repealed]

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1. Repealer
					 filed 3-25-87; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 87, No.
					 13).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						1530,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						1501,
						1505,
						1506,
						1530
						and
						1531,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 6 - Licensing of Community Care Facilities › Chapter 9 - Adoption Agencies › Article 1 - License › Section 89010 - Placement of Persons in Nonlicensed Facilities by a County Agency. [Repealed]

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1. Repealer
					 filed 9-30-93; operative 11-1-93 (Register 93, No.
					 40).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						1530,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						1501,
						1505,
						1506,
						1530
						and
						1531,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 6 - Licensing of Community Care Facilities › Chapter 9 - Adoption Agencies › Article 1 - License › Section 89013 - Licensing Procedure-Application Forms

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Application for a license as an adoption agency shall be
					 filed in duplicate on forms prescribed by the Department.
1. Amendment
					 filed 9-30-93; operative 11-1-93 (Register 93, No.
					 40).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						1530,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						1501,
						1505,
						1506,
						1520,
						1530
						and
						1531,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 6 - Licensing of Community Care Facilities › Chapter 9 - Adoption Agencies › Article 1 - License › Section 89016 - Licensing Procedure-Location

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Public and private adoption agencies shall apply to
					 Department headquarters.
1. Amendment
					 filed 9-30-93; operative 11-1-93 (Register 93, No.
					 40).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						1530,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						1501,
						1505,
						1506,
						1520,
						1530
						and
						1531,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 6 - Licensing of Community Care Facilities › Chapter 9 - Adoption Agencies › Article 1 - License › Section 89019 - Application for Licensure

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(a)
				  A new application from a public agency shall be signed by the chairman of the
				  Board of Supervisors of the county, and a copy of the resolution of the Board
				  authorizing the chairman to sign the application shall be attached. In
				  authorizing the application, the Board shall show its intent to operate the
				  adoption program in full conformity with the statutes and the Department
				  regulations.
(b) A new application
				  from a private agency shall be signed by the presiding officer of the Board of
				  Directors and the executive officer of the agency, if already appointed, or a
				  second officer of the Board of Directors if the executive officer has not yet
				  been appointed. A copy of the authorization by the Board to its representative
				  to apply for such a license shall accompany the application.
(c) An adoption agency application shall be
				  in the legal name of the agency, stating the geographic area to be served and
				  the adoption services for which the license is requested. A licensed county
				  adoption agency may regularly serve children, parents and applicants in an
				  unlicensed county subject to prior approval from the Department and a written
				  agreement between the Boards of Supervisors of the counties concerned. A copy
				  of such agreement shall be filed with the Department with the request for
				  approval. However, the request for approval shall be unnecessary if the
				  adoption service provided in another county is performed only occasionally and
				  infrequently.
(d) Every new
				  application for an adoption agency shall be accompanied by:
(1) A written plan of operation, covering the
				  following:
(A) Statement of program goals and
				  description of services.
(B)
				  Administrative organization--narrative and chart of total agency.
(C) Personnel--number, classification,
				  qualifications and duties.
(D)
				  Physical facilities and office arrangement--diagrams.
(E) Budget and financing, by item.
(F) Forms and clerical
				  system--samples.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 6 - Licensing of Community Care Facilities › Chapter 9 - Adoption Agencies › Article 1 - License › Section 89034 - Criminal Record Clearance

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(a)
				  Personnel of private adoption agencies shall submit fingerprints as required in
				  Section 80019 of Chapter 1 of these
				  regulations.
(b) The regulations in
				  Section 80019 of Chapter 1 of these
				  regulations shall apply to personnel of private adoption agencies.
(c) Personnel of public adoption agencies,
				  members of the County Board of Supervisors and administrators of private
				  adoption agencies shall be exempt from the provisions of Section
				  80019.
1. Amendment
					 filed 9-30-93; operative 11-1-93 (Register 93, No. 40).
2. Amendment
					 of subsection (a), new subsection (b), subsection relettering, and amendment of
					 NOTE filed 5-18-2000 as an emergency; operative 5-18-2000 (Register 2000, No.
					 20). Pursuant to Section
					 73 of Senate Bill 933, Chapter
					 311, Statutes of 1998 a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by
					 11-14-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the
					 following day.
3. Editorial correction of HISTORY 2 (Register 2000,
					 No. 38).
4. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-18-2000 order
					 transmitted to OAL 11-14-2000 and filed 12-19-2000 (Register 2000, No.
					 51).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						1530,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						1501,
						1506,
						1508,
						1522,
						1530
						and
						1531,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 6 - Licensing of Community Care Facilities › Chapter 9 - Adoption Agencies › Article 1 - License › Section 89037 - Application Review

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No license shall be issued to an adoption agency unless and
					 until the Department or licensing agency has reviewed and evaluated the plan of
					 operation to determine if there is compliance with the statutes and regulations
					 and other standards of the Department.
1. Amendment
					 filed 9-30-93; operative 11-1-93 (Register 93, No.
					 40).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						1530,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						1501,
						1505,
						1506,
						1520,
						1530
						and
						1531,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 6 - Licensing of Community Care Facilities › Chapter 9 - Adoption Agencies › Article 1 - License › Section 89040 - Terms of License

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(a)
				  Adoption services which a licensee may render shall be limited to those
				  specified on the license.
(b) If
				  the Department delegates responsibility to a public agency for an independent
				  adoption program, it shall be so indicated on the license.
1. Amendment
					 subsection (a) filed 9-30-93; operative 11-1-93 (Register 93, No.
					 40).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						1530,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						1501,
						1505,
						1506,
						1520,
						1530
						and
						1531,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 6 - Licensing of Community Care Facilities › Chapter 9 - Adoption Agencies › Article 1 - License › Section 89043 - Termination

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(a) The license of
				  an adoption agency may be terminated by the Department if the agency fails to
				  meet the standards and regulations contained in this Chapter, or at the
				  agency's request. Closing of an adoption agency shall be in conformity with
				  established law and Department regulations.
1. Change
					 without regulatory effect amending section heading and section filed 6-29-2001
					 pursuant to section
					 100, title 1, California Code of
					 Regulations (Register 2001, No. 26).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						1530,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						1501,
						1506,
						1524,
						1530
						and
						1531,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 6 - Licensing of Community Care Facilities › Chapter 9 - Adoption Agencies › Article 2 - Administration › Section 89101 - Administrative Responsibility

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Legal responsibility for an adoption agency or service
					 shall be clearly defined and administrative responsibility specifically placed
					 in accordance with these regulations.
1. Amendment
					 filed 9-30-93; operative 11-1-93 (Register 93, No.
					 40).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						1530,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						1501,
						1505,
						1506,
						1520,
						1530
						and
						1531,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 6 - Licensing of Community Care Facilities › Chapter 9 - Adoption Agencies › Article 2 - Administration › Section 89104 - Coordination with Social Service Programs. [Repealed]

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1. Repealer
					 filed 9-30-93; operative 11-1-93 (Register 93, No.
					 40).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						1530,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						1501,
						1505,
						1506,
						1520,
						1530
						and
						1531,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 6 - Licensing of Community Care Facilities › Chapter 9 - Adoption Agencies › Article 2 - Administration › Section 89107 - Incorporation-Private Adoption Agencies

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The Articles of Incorporation of a private agency stating
					 the purpose of the agency in broad terms, shall be filed with the Secretary of
					 State in Sacramento. Copies of the Articles of Incorporation and amendments
					 made thereto shall be filed with the Department.
1. Amendment
					 of section heading filed 9-30-93; operative 11-1-93 (Register 93, No.
					 40).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						1530,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						1501,
						1505,
						1506,
						1520,
						1530
						and
						1531,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 6 - Licensing of Community Care Facilities › Chapter 9 - Adoption Agencies › Article 2 - Administration › Section 89110 - Constitution and By-Laws-Private Adoption Agencies

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(a) A private agency, whether or not
				  incorporated, shall have a constitution and by-laws which makes provision for
				  control by a responsible governing body.
(b) The constitution and by-laws shall
				  contain the following information:
(1) The
				  name of the organization.
(2) The
				  purpose of the organization.
(3)
				  The relationship of the adoption service to the general membership, to the
				  total function of the organization and to auxiliaries, if any.
(4) Location of the administrative authority
				  for operation of the adoption program.
(5) The powers and duties of the governing
				  body.
(6) The size, composition and
				  method of selection of the Board and the terms of office established for its
				  members.
(7) The organization of
				  the Board, including the officers, the method of their selection, their term of
				  office and their duties.
(8) The
				  plan for regular meetings of the Board and the number of members necessary for
				  a quorum.
(9) The methods of
				  financing the agency or service.
(10) The methods by which changes can be made
				  in constitution and by-laws.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 6 - Licensing of Community Care Facilities › Chapter 9 - Adoption Agencies › Article 2 - Administration › Section 89113 - Board Membership-Private Adoption Agencies

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(a) Board members shall be selected on the
				  basis of demonstrated interest in the welfare of children and adults, a concern
				  for social conditions in the community and sufficient time to discharge their
				  obligations as Board members. They shall also be persons representative of the
				  community in which the agency operates. The board shall include in its
				  membership persons representing a variety of interests, talents and professions
				  to insure different points of view. Membership shall be so arranged that no
				  single interest group or profession shall have a controlling vote.
(b) Board members shall serve without
				  compensation but may be reimbursed for expenses. No Board member shall profit
				  financially by reason of his membership nor be employed by the agency regularly
				  either full-time or part-time.
1. Amendment
					 of section heading filed 9-30-93; operative 11-1-93 (Register 93, No.
					 40).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						1530,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						1501,
						1505,
						1506,
						1520,
						1530
						and
						1531,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 6 - Licensing of Community Care Facilities › Chapter 9 - Adoption Agencies › Article 2 - Administration › Section 89116 - Election of Board Members-Private Adoption Agencies

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Members shall be elected by the supporting membership or by
					 a representative body for a definite term of office, with expiration of terms
					 so arranged that a rotating Board results. Provision shall be made for the
					 replacement of members who become inactive for a protracted period of
					 time.
1. Amendment
					 of section heading filed 9-30-93; operative 11-1-93 (Register 93, No.
					 40).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						1530,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						1501,
						1505,
						1506,
						1520,
						1530
						and
						1531,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 6 - Licensing of Community Care Facilities › Chapter 9 - Adoption Agencies › Article 2 - Administration › Section 89119 - Board Meetings-Private Adoption Agencies

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(a) Minutes shall be kept of Board meetings
				  and shall be available to the licensing agency to inspect, audit, and copy upon
				  demand during normal business hours. Minutes may be removed if necessary for
				  copying. Removal of minutes shall be subject to the following requirements:
(1) Prior to removing any minutes, a
				  licensing representative shall prepare a list of the minutes to be removed,
				  sign and date the list upon removal of the minutes, and leave a copy of the
				  list with the executive director or designee.
(2) Licensing representatives shall return
				  the minutes undamaged and in good order within three business days following
				  the date the minutes were removed.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 6 - Licensing of Community Care Facilities › Chapter 9 - Adoption Agencies › Article 2 - Administration › Section 89122 - Duties and Functions of the Board-Private Adoption Agencies

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(a) The Board shall
				  formally adopt a written statement of the responsibilities to which the members
				  agree. These shall include:
(1)
				  Accountability to the community for adequate services to the persons under
				  care.
(2) Interpretation of
				  services of the agency to the community, and needs of the community to the
				  staff of the agency.
(3)
				  Establishment of the policies to be followed by the agency.
(4) Exercise of trusteeship for property and
				  investments.
(5) Approval of the
				  budget and responsibility for obtaining and receiving adequate funds.
(6) Employment of a well-qualified executive
				  director for the agency, and delegation to the executive director of
				  responsibility for administration and employment of other staff
				  members.
(7) Maintenance of an
				  informed, alert and interested membership.
(8) Maintenance of a full
				  membership.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 6 - Licensing of Community Care Facilities › Chapter 9 - Adoption Agencies › Article 2 - Administration › Section 89125 - Committees of the Board-Private Adoption Agencies

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Provision shall be made for the appointment of standing
					 committees and such temporary or special committees as are
					 needed.
1. Amendment
					 of section heading filed 9-30-93; operative 11-1-93 (Register 93, No.
					 40).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						1530,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						1501,
						1505,
						1506,
						1520,
						1530
						and
						1531,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 6 - Licensing of Community Care Facilities › Chapter 9 - Adoption Agencies › Article 2 - Administration › Section 89128 - Relationship Between Board and Executive-Private Adoption Agencies

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There shall be an appropriate division of responsibility
					 between the Board and the executive director to provide efficient
					 administration. The Board shall delegate to the executive director the
					 responsibility for administration, but the Board shall determine the major
					 policies and the general plan of operation based upon its knowledge of agency
					 problems and community needs. The general policy of the Board shall be to
					 include the executive director at all regular meetings.
1. Amendment
					 of section heading filed 9-30-93; operative 11-1-93 (Register 93, No.
					 40).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						1530,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						1501,
						1505,
						1506,
						1520,
						1530
						and
						1531,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 6 - Licensing of Community Care Facilities › Chapter 9 - Adoption Agencies › Article 2 - Administration › Section 89131 - Reports and Records-Public and Private Adoption Agencies

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(a) Reports shall be submitted as required by
				  the Department.
(b) All adoption
				  case records shall be confidential and maintained in the adoption agency's
				  locked files.
1. Amendment
					 of section heading filed 9-30-93; operative 11-1-93 (Register 93, No.
					 40).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						1530,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						1501,
						1505,
						1506,
						1520,
						1530
						and
						1531,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 6 - Licensing of Community Care Facilities › Chapter 9 - Adoption Agencies › Article 2 - Administration › Section 89134 - Finances-Private Adoption Agencies

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(a) The agency shall be financially able to
				  provide the services which it offers. If budget limitations exist, the scope
				  and size of the agency's services shall be curtailed to a point that will
				  permit available funds to maintain an adequate quality of service.
(b) The agency may solicit funds but this
				  shall not be a condition of placement of a child for adoption.
(c) Sufficient funds shall be available to
				  provide continuing care for children relinquished to the adoption agency who
				  may require prolonged study or treatment before placement, for children who may
				  be returned to it prior to completion of the adoption, and for relinquished
				  children who cannot be placed for adoption.
(d) Policies and practices governing receipt
				  and expenditures of money shall be in accord with sound budgeting, disbursement
				  and audit control procedures.
(e)
				  Financial records shall be maintained of receipts, disbursements, assets and
				  liabilities. Financial records shall be kept in accordance with accepted
				  accounting practices.
1. Amendment
					 of section heading filed 9-30-93; operative 11-1-93 (Register 93, No.
					 40).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						1530,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						1501,
						1505,
						1506,
						1520,
						1530
						and
						1531,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 6 - Licensing of Community Care Facilities › Chapter 9 - Adoption Agencies › Article 2 - Administration › Section 89137 - Adoption Agency Fees

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(a) Public
				  Adoption Agency. A fee of $500 shall be charged by a public adoption agency
				  (see Section
				  225p of the
				  Civil Code).
A county adoption agency or the Department may waive, defer
					 or reduce the fee when its payment would cause economic hardship to the
					 adopting parents, would be detrimental to the adopted child, or if necessary to
					 obtain the placement of a hard-to-place child. If the fee is waived, reduced or
					 deferred, the case record shall reflect the basis upon which the decision is
					 made.
(b) Private Adoption
				  Agency. No private adoption agency shall charge or collect any fee for its
				  services unless and until it has submitted to and obtained the approval of the
				  Department with respect to both the maximum fee that may be charged and the
				  agency's fee payment plan.
Note: Authority cited: Section
						1530,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section
						225p, Civil
						Code; Sections
						1501,
						1506,
						1530
						and
						1531,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 6 - Licensing of Community Care Facilities › Chapter 9 - Adoption Agencies › Article 2 - Administration › Section 89140 - General Personnel Requirements

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The number of staff shall be adequate for the scope of the
					 adoption agency's services.
1. Amendment
					 filed 9-30-93; operative 11-1-93 (Register 93, No.
					 40).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						1530,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						1501,
						1505,
						1506,
						1520,
						1530
						and
						1531,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 6 - Licensing of Community Care Facilities › Chapter 9 - Adoption Agencies › Article 2 - Administration › Section 89143 - Professional Staff Qualifications

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Staff members shall be qualified for their responsibilities
					 by education, training, experience, personality and health.
1. Amendment
					 of section heading filed 9-30-93; operative 11-1-93 (Register 93, No.
					 40).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						1530,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						1501,
						1505,
						1506,
						1520,
						1530
						and
						1531,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 6 - Licensing of Community Care Facilities › Chapter 9 - Adoption Agencies › Article 2 - Administration › Section 89146 - Executive Director Qualifications-Private Adoption Agencies

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(a) The executive
				  director shall have professional training in the field of child or family
				  welfare, or have demonstrated ability and leadership through experience as an
				  executive in the field of child or family welfare.
(b) When the function of the agency requires
				  it, the executive director shall be qualified for the additional duties he may
				  have to assume, such as supervision of casework services.
1. Amendment
					 of section heading filed 9-30-93; operative 11-1-93 (Register 93, No.
					 40).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						1530,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						1501,
						1505,
						1506,
						1520,
						1530
						and
						1531,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 6 - Licensing of Community Care Facilities › Chapter 9 - Adoption Agencies › Article 2 - Administration › Section 89149 - Executive Director Responsibility and Duties-Private and Public Adoption Agencies

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(a)
				  Private and Public Agencies. The executive director shall be responsible for
				  the operation of the agency and shall be held accountable for it. He may
				  delegate his authority but not his responsibility.
(b) Private Agencies. The duties of the
				  executive director shall include:
(1)
				  Appointing and dismissing staff, and working closely with the personnel
				  committee of the Board.
(2)
				  Attending all regular Board meetings and committee meetings of the Board,
				  making reports concerning agency activities, and interpreting recognized
				  standards of adoption services to the Board.
(3) Holding regular staff meetings to discuss
				  plans and policies.
(4) Organizing
				  and carrying out a program of staff development for all staff members, and
				  arranging for attendance of staff at social work conferences and other meetings
				  which assist in professional growth and effectiveness.
(5) Carrying out an adoptive program in
				  conformity with recognized standards.
(6) Providing leadership and stimulation in
				  community planning for child and family welfare.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 6 - Licensing of Community Care Facilities › Chapter 9 - Adoption Agencies › Article 2 - Administration › Section 89152 - Supervisory Personnel

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(a)
				  Responsibility. Each supervisory employee in an adoption agency shall be
				  responsible for the performance of assigned staff.
(b) Qualification Requirements. Supervisory
				  employees shall have the following qualifications:
(1) Public Agency. Supervisors shall be
				  qualified for their responsibilities by education and experience, the minimum
				  of which shall be either:
(A) Possession of a
				  master's degree from an accredited graduate school of social work or completion
				  of all work toward a degree except the thesis, and three years of full-time
				  social work employment; or
(B) One
				  year of experience as a Social Service Practitioner II or two years of
				  experience as a Social Service Practitioner I, or their equivalent, in a
				  California county welfare department.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 6 - Licensing of Community Care Facilities › Chapter 9 - Adoption Agencies › Article 2 - Administration › Section 89155 - Social Work Personnel

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(a)
				  Social workers shall be employed to provide the social services in the agency's
				  adoption program.
(b) Except as
				  otherwise provided, the minimum educational requirement for social worker shall
				  be a master's degree from an accredited graduate school of social work or
				  completion of all work toward a degree except the thesis. There shall be no
				  waiver of this requirement as a condition of initial licensure. Waivers of the
				  graduate education may be authorized by the Department if the agency has
				  demonstrated a substantial and consistent effort to recruit and retain an
				  adequate number of social workers with graduate training, and a selective
				  certification or hiring plan is in effect whereby social workers possessing the
				  qualifications shall be employed first.
(c) Optional Requirements--Public Agencies.
				  Upon approval of waiver and except as provided in this section, the Department
				  may authorize a public adoption agency to use one or more of the following
				  optional qualification requirements in the order given:
(1) Graduation from college, and either:
(A) One year of experience as a Social
				  Service Worker II, or its equivalent, in a California county welfare
				  department; or
(B) Two years of
				  social work experience in a public welfare agency; one year of graduate
				  education which was completed as part of the candidacy for a master's degree in
				  social work may be substituted for one year of the required
				  experience.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 6 - Licensing of Community Care Facilities › Chapter 9 - Adoption Agencies › Article 2 - Administration › Section 89158 - Number of Staff

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
Professional and clerical staff shall be sufficient in
					 number to perform the functions of the adoption agency.
1. Amendment
					 filed 9-30-93; operative 11-1-93 (Register 93, No.
					 40).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						1530,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						1501,
						1505,
						1506,
						1520,
						1530
						and
						1531,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 6 - Licensing of Community Care Facilities › Chapter 9 - Adoption Agencies › Article 2 - Administration › Section 89161 - Personnel Policies

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(a) In
				  addition to the general requirements there shall be written personnel policies
				  for adoption agencies which include, but are not limited to the following:
(1) Employment and tenure of staff shall be
				  based solely on competence.
(2)
				  Copies of all regulatory material needed in the performance of their functions
				  shall be available.
(3) Staff shall
				  be appropriately used through the development of a staffing plan based on all
				  classifications used and showing the functions of each classification. The plan
				  shall show the way aides and volunteers are to be used and to whom they are
				  responsible.
(4) Personnel
				  policies, salaries and working conditions shall be such as to attract and hold
				  competent, well-qualified staff.
(5) Regular in-service training shall be
				  provided.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 6 - Licensing of Community Care Facilities › Chapter 9 - Adoption Agencies › Article 2 - Administration › Section 89164 - Office Facilities

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(a)
				  The agency shall be housed in offices which are adequately equipped, which
				  provide privacy for interviewing and which are conveniently located for the
				  public. Requirements shall include the following:
(1) A separate reception area and waiting
				  area shall be provided when the operations are carried on in the same building
				  with other welfare programs.
(2)
				  Separate waiting rooms for adoptive parents and for natural parents shall be
				  provided.
(3) A play and viewing
				  room shall be provided when extensive child placing activities are
				  conducted.
(4) Storage space shall
				  be provided for equipment and furnishings needed to carry out the activities of
				  an adoptions unit.
(5) An exception
				  to the above requirements for adoption services may be made by the Department
				  for those licensed public adoption agencies which average less than ten
				  relinquishments and ten placements per month, provided adequate provisions are
				  made for assuring the privacy of the parties to the adoption and the
				  confidentiality of the process.
(6)
				  Adoption case records shall be maintained in locked files in the
				  agency.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 6 - Licensing of Community Care Facilities › Chapter 9 - Adoption Agencies › Article 2 - Administration › Section 89167 - Homefinding and Placement Services. [Repealed]

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
1. Repealer
					 filed 9-30-93; operative 11-1-93 (Register 93, No.
					 40).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						1530,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						1501,
						1505,
						1506,
						1520,
						1530
						and
						1531,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 6 - Licensing of Community Care Facilities › Chapter 9 - Adoption Agencies › Article 2 - Administration › Section 89170 - Initial Study

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(a) The
				  decision to accept a client for service shall be based upon:
(1) Clearly defined but flexible agency
				  policy, and
(2) A complete social
				  study of the client's total situation to determine what will best serve his
				  ultimate welfare.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 6 - Licensing of Community Care Facilities › Chapter 9 - Adoption Agencies › Article 2 - Administration › Section 89173 - Placement and Supervision

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(a)
				  The religious preference of applicants shall be respected insofar as possible
				  in deciding among the available foster homes the home best suited to the
				  individual. When an alternate home is used, steps shall be taken to ensure
				  religious observance in accordance with the client's stated
				  preference.
(b) In a placement
				  program for children, children of the same family shall be kept together
				  whenever possible unless it has been determined that this is not
				  beneficial.
(c) The selection of a
				  foster home or of a group home for a particular client shall be based upon
				  consideration of the client's total health, educational, religious,
				  recreational, social and emotional needs and how well the particular foster
				  home or group home can meet the client's needs and potentialities. This shall
				  include the ability of the foster home or group home to accept and respect
				  individuals of any race, creed, color, religion or national ancestry.
(d) Every effort shall be made to strengthen
				  family relationships and to help parents make a responsible plan for the
				  permanent care of their children, unless the child has been permanently removed
				  from the custody of his parents, or the plan is placement in an adoptive
				  home.
(e) The agency shall make
				  certain that adequate and appropriate clothing, recreational allowances and
				  continuing medical and dental care are provided for each client in
				  placement.
(f) The agency shall
				  maintain adequate supervision through sufficiently frequent visits to the
				  client, the caretaker and the client's own family. The frequency of such visits
				  shall be determined by the circumstances of each case and the discretion of the
				  agency. If the worker carries other responsibilities such as recruitment or
				  foster home finding, intake, work with clients with serious emotional
				  disturbances, or work with clients in their own families, or if the
				  geographical area to be covered is widespread, the caseload should be
				  proportionately reduced.
(g)
				  Psychological study, direct treatment by a psychiatrist or psychiatric
				  consultation to aid the caseworker in treatment shall be provided by the agency
				  for those clients accepted for care who require such specialized professional
				  services.
1. Amendment
					 of section heading and subsection (f) filed 9-30-93; operative 11-1-93
					 (Register 93, No. 40).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						1530,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						1501,
						1505,
						1506,
						1520,
						1530
						and
						1531,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 6 - Licensing of Community Care Facilities › Chapter 9 - Adoption Agencies › Article 2 - Administration › Section 89176 - Termination of Foster Care. [Repealed]

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1. Repealer
					 filed 9-30-93; operative 11-1-93 (Register 93, No.
					 40).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						1530,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						1501,
						1506,
						1530
						and
						1531,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 6 - Licensing of Community Care Facilities › Chapter 9 - Adoption Agencies › Article 2 - Administration › Section 89179 - Case Records-General Requirements

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(a) The adoption agency shall maintain
				  adequate case records which include:
(1)
				  Separate records for each client and for each placement facility studied and
				  used by the agency.
(2) Current
				  administrative records in such a form as to provide an index to all cases,
				  including location of all clients under care and of all placement facilities in
				  use.