Adoption Assistance Program: eligibility.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill expands eligibility for California’s Adoption Assistance Program (AAP) to include nonminor youth aged 18 who are pursuing high school equivalency certificates or continuing their education under an existing adoption assistance agreement. It also adds a fourth age category, allowing nonminors aged 18 to remain eligible until they complete their education program or turn 19, whichever comes first. The bill requires the Department of Social Services to secure state funding to cover payments for these newly eligible nonminors if federal funding is unavailable.
Key provisions
- Adds a new age category for nonminors aged 18 to be eligible for AAP benefits.
- Extends AAP eligibility for nonminors pursuing education until completion of the program or age 19.
- Amends Section 16120 of the Welfare and Institutions Code to reflect these changes.
- Addresses potential funding gaps by requiring state-realigned funding.
- Clarifies the application of existing provisions regarding waivers and all-county letters.
- Provides a mechanism for continued assistance for nonminors who previously received benefits.
- Specifies that the bill imposes a state-mandated local program.
Who is affected
- Foster children
- Adoptive families
- Nonminor youth (18 years and older)
- County social services agencies
- California Department of Social Services
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