CHAPTER 5.6. Excellence in Family Finding, Engagement, and Support Program

Chapter 5.6 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 573, Sec. 24.

§§ 16546–16549 · 7 sections

• § 16546 The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: (a) Identifying and engaging family members are critical components of providing effective child…
• § 16546.5 (a) Subject to an appropriation of state funds, there is hereby established the Excellence in Family Finding, Engagement, and Support Program. This program…
• § 16547 (a) (1) The department shall establish procedures for program data collection and reporting. (2) The department shall consult with Indian tribes that enter…
• § 16547.5 Funds allocated under this chapter may be used to supplement, but shall not supplant, funds for existing family finding and engagement programs. Participating…
• § 16548 (a) Subject to an appropriation of state funds, the department shall establish, or contract for the establishment of, the Center for Excellence in Family…
• § 16548.5 Notwithstanding Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, the department may implement, interpret,…
• § 16549 Contracts entered into or amended pursuant to this chapter are exempt from Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 14825) of Part 5.5 of Division 3 of Title 2 of…