{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"400","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 400","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. 1992, Ch. 811, Sec. 1.   Effective January 1, 1993.","effective":"1993-01-01","html":"<p>Any county may institute a program of advocates for pupils in foster care placement. A participating county shall be responsible for the nonfederal costs of implementing the program.</p>","text":"Any county may institute a program of advocates for pupils in foster care placement. A participating county shall be responsible for the nonfederal costs of implementing the program.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/foster-care-of-children-400","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}