California Welfare and Institutions Code

§ 4684.77

WIC § 4684.77 Effective Jul 16, 2021Div. 4.5 · Ch. 6 · Art. 3.5

Statute text

(a)If a child requires a living arrangement in a GHCSHN, the regional center shall make every effort to secure placement, consistent with the individual program plan, in a GHCSHN that is reasonably close proximity to the home of the legal guardian.

(b)(1) If a GHCSHN in reasonably close proximity to the home of the family or guardian cannot be secured by the regional center, the regional center shall include with the individual program plan a written statement of its efforts to locate, develop, or adapt appropriate services and supports in a living arrangement within close proximity to the family home and what steps will be taken by the regional center to develop the services and supports necessary to return the child to the family home or within close proximity of the family home.

(2)The statement required pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be updated every six months, or as agreed to by the parents or guardians, and a copy shall be forwarded to the parents or guardians of the minor and to the director of the department.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 76, Sec. 46. (AB 136) Effective July 16, 2021.