Bill
AB 562
California requires child welfare agencies to systematically locate and engage family members and relatives for foster children to improve permanency outcomes and maintain family connections.
AB 562 requires California's child welfare system to implement family finding practices in foster care placements, prioritizing identification and engagement of relatives and other family connections for children in out-of-home care. The bill establishes standards for how counties must conduct family searches and maintain connections for children in the foster care system.
Family connections are associated with better outcomes for children in foster care, including improved emotional stability, sense of belonging, and higher rates of permanent placements. By mandating systematic family finding, the bill aims to reduce the number of children without meaningful family relationships while in care and increase the likelihood of successful reunification or placement with relatives.
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