California Laws: Welfare and Institutions Code Sections 396-404
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- California Laws: Welfare and Institutions Code Section 396
It is the policy of the Legislature that foster care should be a temporary method of care for the children of this state, that children... - California Laws: Welfare and Institutions Code Section 397
In order to carry out the policy stated in Section 396, each county welfare department or probation department shall report to the State Department of... - California Laws: Welfare and Institutions Code Section 399
Any minor being considered for placement in a foster home shall have the right to make a brief statement to the court making a decision... - California Laws: Welfare and Institutions Code Section 400
Any county may institute a program of advocates for pupils in foster care placement. A participating county shall be responsible for the nonfederal costs of... - California Laws: Welfare and Institutions Code Section 401
The program shall utilize educational advocates to assist children in foster care through the educational system. To the extent possible, an advocate shall reflect the... - California Laws: Welfare and Institutions Code Section 402
An advocate and a county participating in this program shall be held harmless by the state when acting in their official capacity except for acts... - California Laws: Welfare and Institutions Code Section 403
An advocate shall not be assigned to assist any minor in foster care placement who has been appointed a surrogate parent. ... - California Laws: Welfare and Institutions Code Section 404
Any school district that has a foster youth services program shall not be eligible to participate in the program authorized by this chapter. ...