Foster youth leaving care must be given the last known whereabouts of parents and siblings
County welfare departments must give older foster youth and nonminor dependents the last known whereabouts and contact information of their parents and siblings, along with the family history they already get. The young person can decline it.
Who it affects
County welfare departments and foster youth aged 16 and older
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California SB 534: Dependent children: information related to family.
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