It is the intent of the Legislature that persons desiring to become, or to continue being, foster parents shall receive training in order to assist them in being effective substitute caregivers and to enhance the safety and growth of children placed with them. There is a need to develop a basic curriculum, a program for continuing education, and specialized training for parents caring for children with unique needs.
Cal. Health & Safety Code § 1529.1
Foster Parent Training
Known as the California Community Care Facilities Act
The act spans §§ 1500–1567 (252 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 21 Cal. App. 4th 721 - Dunn v. Superior Court (1993)
Most recently applied in 21 Cal. App. 4th 721 - Dunn v. Superior Court (December 1993)
Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 1142, Sec. 7
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