California Welfare and Institutions Code

§ 16527

WIC § 16527 Effective Jan 1, 2026Div. 9 · Part 4 · Ch. 5.4

Statute text

(a)The department shall establish a statewide hotline as the primary entry point for the Family Urgent Response System, which shall be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to respond to calls from a caregiver or current or former foster child or youth during moments of instability. Both of the following shall be available through this hotline:

(1)Hotline workers who are trained in techniques for deescalation and conflict resolution telephone response specifically for children or youth impacted by trauma.

(2)Referrals to a county-based mobile response system, established pursuant to Section 16529, for further support and in-person response. Referrals shall occur as follows:

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 716, Sec. 1. (AB 898) Effective January 1, 2026. Conditionally inoperative pursuant to Section 16530.