{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"403","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 403","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. 4.   Effective January 1, 1993.","effective":"1993-01-01","html":"<p>An advocate shall not be assigned to assist any minor in foster care placement who has been appointed a surrogate parent.</p>","text":"An advocate shall not be assigned to assist any minor in foster care placement who has been appointed a surrogate parent.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/foster-care-of-children-403","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}