Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 16500.9
State Child Welfare Services
Redline — January 1, 2011 → current.View current text →
Current — January 1, 2023
As of January 1, 2011
The department shall establish one full-time position, within the office of the director, to assist counties in complying with the federal Indian Child Welfare Act (25 U.S.C. Sec. 1901 et seq.) and related state laws, regulations, and rules of court. This assistance shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following:
The department shall establish one full-time position, within the office of the director, to assist counties and the department in complying with the federal Indian Child Welfare Act (25 U.S.C. Sec. 1901 et seq.) and related state laws, regulations, rules of court, and state guidance. This assistance shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following:
(a) Acting as a clearinghouse for up-to-date information regarding tribes within and outside of the state.
(a) Acting as a clearinghouse for up-to-date information regarding tribes within and outside of the state.
(b) Providing information and support regarding the requirements of laws, regulations, and rules of court in juvenile dependency cases involving a child who is subject to the federal Indian Child Welfare Act.
(b) Providing information, technical assistance, and support regarding laws, regulations, rules of court, and state guidance applicable to Indian child custody proceedings and related matters.
(c) Providing or coordinating training and technical assistance for counties regarding the requirements described in subdivision (b).
(c) In coordination with other divisions within the department, providing or coordinating training and technical assistance for counties regarding the requirements described in subdivision (b).
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