Short-term residential therapeutic programs.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
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Overview
This bill makes technical changes to the California Community Care Facilities Act, which governs short-term residential therapeutic programs for children. It focuses on strengthening requirements for accreditation, mental health program approval, and staffing, particularly regarding licensed nursing staff. The bill also clarifies procedures for plan of operation development and emphasizes the importance of trauma-informed care and family involvement in treatment.
Key provisions
- Requires short-term residential therapeutic programs to obtain national accreditation from a department-approved entity.
- Establishes timelines for obtaining accreditation and mental health program approval.
- Mandates a current, written plan of operation including specific details about treatment models and staff training.
- Requires availability of licensed nursing staff onsite 24/7.
- Clarifies procedures for documenting family involvement in treatment and transition planning.
- Updates requirements for staff education and training, including topics related to trauma, child welfare, and cultural competency.
- Requires a letter of recommendation from a county placing agency for program applications.
- Addresses conflict of interest mitigation plans.
Who is affected
- Short-term residential therapeutic programs
- County child welfare agencies
- Probation departments
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