California AB1378 amends child welfare services to support Indian tribes in California.

California AB1378 amends Section 10553.1 of the Welfare and Institutions Code to allow Indian tribes, tribal organizations, or tribal consortiums in California to receive funds for child welfare services. These funds can be used for startup costs of a comprehensive child welfare services program. The bill also allows for agreements between the state and Indian tribes regarding the care and custody of Indian children and jurisdiction over Indian child custody proceedings. The state will bear the costs if an Indian child is transferred from tribal to county jurisdiction.

California AB1378 amends child welfare services to support Indian tribes in California.

California AB1378 amends Section 10553.1 of the Welfare and Institutions Code to allow Indian tribes, tribal organizations, or tribal consortiums in California to receive funds for child welfare services. These funds can be used for startup costs of a comprehensive child welfare services program. The bill also allows for agreements between the state and Indian tribes regarding the care and custody of Indian children and jurisdiction over Indian child custody proceedings. The state will bear the costs if an Indian child is transferred from tribal to county jurisdiction.