Bill > AB1314

This bill amends existing laws governing transitional housing placement providers for foster youth, specifically focusing on enhancing the rights and support for foster children and nonminor dependents. The bill requires counties and program contracts to ensure that decisions about sharing bedrooms, bathrooms, and units are led by the program participant and agreed upon in collaboration with the provider, with a focus on gender flexibility and individual preferences. It specifies that contracts with transitional housing placement providers cannot create unreasonable barriers for qualified foster youth's admission or participation in the program. The bill maintains existing provisions about housing options, which include host families, staffed sites, and remote sites, and allows for shared living arrangements with certain individuals like siblings, coparents, or children. Additionally, the bill sets requirements for program managers and case managers, including education and experience qualifications, and provides some flexibility for existing staff. The legislation aims to support foster youth's transition to adulthood by providing more personalized and flexible housing arrangements while maintaining appropriate supervision and support. Importantly, the bill does not require state reimbursement for the new requirements, though it includes provisions to ensure local agencies are not unduly burdened by the new regulations.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

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