California AB896 mandates placement transition planning for foster children.

California AB896 requires the State Department of Social Services to issue guidance to county child welfare agencies on best practices for placement transition planning. The bill mandates that these agencies adopt policies ensuring foster children have input on their transition and that the transition is managed to reduce trauma. It also requires that resource families complete certain training and meet specific criteria, including criminal background checks and first aid training.

California AB896 mandates placement transition planning for foster children.

California AB896 requires the State Department of Social Services to issue guidance to county child welfare agencies on best practices for placement transition planning. The bill mandates that these agencies adopt policies ensuring foster children have input on their transition and that the transition is managed to reduce trauma. It also requires that resource families complete certain training and meet specific criteria, including criminal background checks and first aid training.