The Tribal Foster Care Prevention Program.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
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Overview
This bill establishes the Tribal Foster Care Prevention Program to provide funding to federally recognized Indian tribes in California, or with lands extending into California, to support services aimed at preventing children from entering the foster care system and preserving families. Tribes must submit a letter of interest and provide an annual progress report detailing services provided and children served. The program is contingent upon an appropriation in the annual Budget Act.
Key provisions
- Establishes the Tribal Foster Care Prevention Program to fund family preservation services.
- Requires tribes to submit an annual letter of interest to the Department of Social Services.
- Mandates annual allocations to eligible tribes, subject to budget appropriation.
- Requires tribes receiving funds to submit a progress report detailing services provided and children served.
- Authorizes the Department of Social Services to issue guidance for program implementation.
- Allows for seeking federal reimbursement under Title IV-E of the Social Security Act.
- Permits tribes to designate another entity to administer funds.
- Prohibits tribal cost-sharing for agreements under the program.
Who is affected
- Federally Recognized Indian Tribes
- Native American Children and Families
- California Department of Social Services
- State Government
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