{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"8732","citation":"Fam. Code, § 8732","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 13. ADOPTION [8500. - 9340.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-13"},{"name":"PART 2. ADOPTION OF UNMARRIED MINORS [8600. - 9212.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-13/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2.5. Adoptions by Relative Caregivers or Foster Parents [8730. - 8736.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-13/part-2/chapter-2.5"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 104, Sec. 2.   (AB 2944)   Effective September 18, 2020.","effective":"2020-09-18","html":"<p>A report of a medical examination of the foster parent with whom the child has lived for a minimum of six months or the relative caregiver who has had an ongoing and significant relationship with the child shall be included in the assessment of each applicant unless the department, county adoption agency, or licensed adoption agency determines that, based on other available information, this report is unnecessary.</p>","text":"A report of a medical examination of the foster parent with whom the child has lived for a minimum of six months or the relative caregiver who has had an ongoing and significant relationship with the child shall be included in the assessment of each applicant unless the department, county adoption agency, or licensed adoption agency determines that, based on other available information, this report is unnecessary.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/adoptions-by-relative-caregivers-or-foster-parents-8732","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}