California AB779: Three-year pilot program for domestic violence consultants in child welfare services.

AB779 allows county child welfare agencies to establish a three-year pilot program. The program partners with a domestic violence consultant from a domestic violence victim service organization to support county social workers. The consultant assists social workers by providing education on domestic violence dynamics, discussing complicating factors, and offering recommendations for accessing resources. The consultant may also provide direct support to parent survivors. Participating counties must evaluate the pilot program and report findings to the Legislature by October 31, 2031.

California AB779: Three-year pilot program for domestic violence consultants in child welfare services.

AB779 allows county child welfare agencies to establish a three-year pilot program. The program partners with a domestic violence consultant from a domestic violence victim service organization to support county social workers. The consultant assists social workers by providing education on domestic violence dynamics, discussing complicating factors, and offering recommendations for accessing resources. The consultant may also provide direct support to parent survivors. Participating counties must evaluate the pilot program and report findings to the Legislature by October 31, 2031.