{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"8734","citation":"Fam. Code, § 8734","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":"Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 983, Sec. 3.   Effective January 1, 1999.","effective":"1999-01-01","html":"<p>The department shall encourage adoption agencies to make adoption training programs available to prospective adoptive families.</p>","text":"The department shall encourage adoption agencies to make adoption training programs available to prospective adoptive families.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/adoptions-by-relative-caregivers-or-foster-parents-8734","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}