California AB2769 amends the Adoption Assistance Program to extend eligibility for financial assistance to children and nonminors up to age 21 under.

California AB2769 modifies the Adoption Assistance Program by allowing financial assistance for children and nonminors up to age 21 if they meet specific criteria, such as having a mental or physical disability or being part of a sibling group. The bill also adjusts the age limits for eligibility over time, starting at 16 years in 2010 and increasing to any age from 2018 onwards. It ensures that state funding aligns with federal provisions and maintains eligibility for children in foster care for at least 60 months or those subject to agency adoptions.

California AB2769 amends the Adoption Assistance Program to extend eligibility for financial assistance to children and nonminors up to age 21 under.

California AB2769 modifies the Adoption Assistance Program by allowing financial assistance for children and nonminors up to age 21 if they meet specific criteria, such as having a mental or physical disability or being part of a sibling group. The bill also adjusts the age limits for eligibility over time, starting at 16 years in 2010 and increasing to any age from 2018 onwards. It ensures that state funding aligns with federal provisions and maintains eligibility for children in foster care for at least 60 months or those subject to agency adoptions.