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Pending Kinship/Guardianship Legislation in California
Sibling Placement in Foster Care
Bill: AB 743; Status: Pending
Summary: Amends existing law that requires a social worker who takes a minor into custody to place the minor together within any siblings or half-siblings who are detained or to include a statement as to why that placement would not be appropriate. Requires the worker to make reasonable efforts to place the minor and his or her siblings or half siblings together or to include a statement why the placement would be contrary to the safety or well being of any of the siblings.
Sponsored by Assembly Member Portantino
Family Connections Grants
Bill: AB 1402; Status: Pending
Summary: Requires the Department of Social Services to support one or more California-based applications for a federal matching grant for the purpose of helping children who are in, or at risk of entering, foster care reconnect with family members.
Sponsored by Assembly Member Bass
Sibling Placement in Foster Care
Bill: AB 743; Status: Pending-Carryover
Summary: Amends existing law that requires a social worker who takes a minor into custody to place the minor together within any siblings or half-siblings who are detained or to include a statement as to why that placement would not be appropriate. Requires the worker to make reasonable efforts to place the minor and his or her siblings or half siblings together or to include a statement why the placement would be contrary to the safety or well being of any of the siblings.
Sponsored by Assembly Member Portantino
