California Statutes
§ 16160. — 16160. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 293, Sec. 1.)
California § 16160.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code WICWelfare and Institutions Code - WIC
Div. 9.DIVISION 9. PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES
Part 4.PART 4. SERVICES FOR THE CARE OF CHILDREN
Ch. 2.5.CHAPTER 2.5. Foster Child Ombudsman Program
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Cal. Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC Code § 16160. (2026).
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The Legislature finds and declares that the people of California have benefited from the establishment of a long-term care ombudsperson pursuant to Section 9710 of the Welfare and Institutions Code and a childcare ombudsperson program pursuant to Section 1596.872a of the Health and Safety Code. The Legislature further finds it is essential to maintain the nonpartisan nature, integrity, and impartiality of ombudsperson functions and services. It is the intent of the Legislature to provide similar protections for foster children by establishing a foster care ombudsperson
program within the State Department of Social Services.
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Legislative History
Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 293, Sec. 1. (AB 317) Effective January 1, 2022.
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