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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act to add Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 16590) to Part 4 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to foster youth.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Child Welfare Disaster Response Program, administered by the State Department of Social Services, to provide assistance to foster children and youth, defined as those under the supervision of county child welfare agencies, county probation departments, or participating Indian tribes, and their caregivers during declared emergencies. The program will be funded by the Child Welfare Disaster Response Account, which the Legislature will appropriate funds to, and can also receive gifts and donations. County child welfare agencies, probation departments, or Indian tribes can apply for these funds, which will be available to cover essential needs like housing, clothing, and transportation for up to 180 days following a local or state emergency proclamation. The department is authorized to issue guidance through all-county letters to implement these provisions.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assembly Human Services Hearing (13:30:00 3/10/2026 State Capitol, Room 437) (on 03/10/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1602 |
| BillText | https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1602#99INT |
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