§ 2104.1. — 2104.1. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 528, Sec. 2.)

A nonprofit charitable corporation not incorporated in this state may be appointed as the guardian of a minor if all of the following requirements are met:
(a)
The articles of incorporation specifically authorize the nonprofit charitable corporation to accept appointments as a guardian.
(b)
The nonprofit charitable corporation is contracted by the federal Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Refugee Resettlement, or its successor federal government entity, to provide care and custody of the minor.
(c)
The petition for guardianship is filed in connection with a petition
to make the necessary findings regarding special immigrant juvenile status pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 155 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
(d)
The nonprofit charitable corporation is licensed by this state to provide care for minors.
(e)
The nonprofit charitable corporation complies with all of the requirements of Section 2104, except for paragraphs (1) and (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 2104.

Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 528, Sec. 2. (AB 829) Effective January 1, 2022.