{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"399","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 399","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. CHILDREN [100. - 1500.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-2"},{"name":"PART 1. DELINQUENTS AND WARDS OF THE JUVENILE COURT [100. - 1459.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-2/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Juvenile Court Law [200. - 987.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-2/part-1/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 13.5. Foster Care of Children [396. - 452.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-2/part-1/chapter-2/article-13.5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 317, Sec. 2.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Any minor being considered for placement in a foster home shall have the right to make a brief statement to the court making a decision on placement. The court may disregard any preferences expressed by the minor. The minor’s right to make a statement shall not be limited to the initial placement, but shall continue for any proceedings concerning continued placement or a decision to return to parental custody.</p>","text":"Any minor being considered for placement in a foster home shall have the right to make a brief statement to the court making a decision on placement. The court may disregard any preferences expressed by the minor. The minor’s right to make a statement shall not be limited to the initial placement, but shall continue for any proceedings concerning continued placement or a decision to return to parental custody.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/foster-care-of-children-399","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}