{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"16518.5","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 16518.5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 9. PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES [10000. - 18999.98.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9"},{"name":"PART 4. SERVICES FOR THE CARE OF CHILDREN [16000. - 16589.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-4"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. State Child Welfare Services [16500. - 16523.59.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-4/chapter-5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 967, Sec. 4.   (AB 2466)   Effective January 1, 2023.","effective":"2023-01-01","html":"<p>When placing foster children, the placing agency shall not decline to place a child with a resource family because of a resource family parent’s actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.</p>","text":"When placing foster children, the placing agency shall not decline to place a child with a resource family because of a resource family parent’s actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/state-child-welfare-services-16518-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}