California AB1602 establishes a Child Welfare Disaster Response Program to provide aid to foster children, youth, and their caregivers during.

California AB1602 creates the Child Welfare Disaster Response Program, administered by the department, to support foster children, youth, and their caregivers during disasters. The program is funded by the Child Welfare Disaster Response Account. Eligible applicants include county child welfare agencies, county probation departments, and Indian tribes. Funds can be used for housing, clothing, transportation, and other needs within 180 days of a disaster proclamation. The department can establish eligibility criteria and implement the program through all-county letters or similar instructions.

California AB1602 establishes a Child Welfare Disaster Response Program to provide aid to foster children, youth, and their caregivers during.

California AB1602 creates the Child Welfare Disaster Response Program, administered by the department, to support foster children, youth, and their caregivers during disasters. The program is funded by the Child Welfare Disaster Response Account. Eligible applicants include county child welfare agencies, county probation departments, and Indian tribes. Funds can be used for housing, clothing, transportation, and other needs within 180 days of a disaster proclamation. The department can establish eligibility criteria and implement the program through all-county letters or similar instructions.