Establishes the Tribal Foster Care Prevention Program to support California tribes in preventing children from entering foster care.

The bill establishes the Tribal Foster Care Prevention Program to provide funding to federally recognized Indian tribes in California for services aimed at preserving families and preventing children from entering foster care. The program requires tribes to enter into agreements with the State Department of Social Services and submit annual letters of interest. The department will allocate funds based on the number of children in foster care and provide updates on implementation progress. The program seeks federal reimbursement under Title IV-E of the Social Security Act to maximize funding.

Establishes the Tribal Foster Care Prevention Program to support California tribes in preventing children from entering foster care.

The bill establishes the Tribal Foster Care Prevention Program to provide funding to federally recognized Indian tribes in California for services aimed at preserving families and preventing children from entering foster care. The program requires tribes to enter into agreements with the State Department of Social Services and submit annual letters of interest. The department will allocate funds based on the number of children in foster care and provide updates on implementation progress. The program seeks federal reimbursement under Title IV-E of the Social Security Act to maximize funding.