California Welfare and Institutions Code

§ 16546

WIC § 16546 Effective Sep 27, 2022Div. 9 · Part 4 · Ch. 5.6

Statute text

The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:

(a)Identifying and engaging family members are critical components of providing effective child welfare services to children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect.

(b)For Indian children subject to an Indian child custody proceeding, as defined in subdivision (d) of Section 224.1 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, dedicated and specialized efforts for family finding, engagement, and support are critical to promote the stability and security of Indian tribes and families, to comply with the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 (25 U.S.C. Sec. 1901 et seq.) and other applicable federal and state law, and to protect the best interests of the child.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 573, Sec. 24. (AB 207) Effective September 27, 2022.