Foster youth: trauma-informed, therapeutic continuum of care.
- Requires counties to develop trauma-informed care plans for foster youth by January 2027.
- Mandates counties to expand slots in short-term residential therapeutic programs.
- Establishes biennial plan updates to improve support for traumatized foster youth.
- Creates new county requirements without guaranteeing state funding for implementation.
Assembly Member Jackson's proposal to enhance California's foster care system would require counties to develop and regularly update plans for trauma-informed therapeutic care. The legislation mandates counties submit detailed strategies to the State Department of Social Services outlining how they will expand therapeutic services and increase availability of short-term residential program slots for foster youth who have experienced severe trauma.
The measure builds upon existing requirements for county memoranda of understanding between child welfare agencies, probation departments, behavioral health departments, offices of education, and regional centers. Under the proposed changes, counties must submit their initial plans by January 1, 2027, followed by biennial updates. These plans must incorporate recommendations from the state's joint interagency resolution team regarding therapeutic care development while addressing specific local circumstances and needs.
The legislation establishes this as a state-mandated local program but specifies that state reimbursement to counties would only be required to the extent that annual funding is provided for any cost increases. Counties would bear responsibility for any new programs or enhanced services implemented above funded levels without additional state subvention.
This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.
Introduced By
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 0 | 1 | 7 | PASS |
 Alex LeeD Assembly Member | Committee Member |  Not Contacted | |
 Lisa CalderonD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Bill EssayliR Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Corey JacksonD Assembly Member | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
 Leticia CastilloR Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted |
- Requires counties to develop trauma-informed care plans for foster youth by January 2027.
- Mandates counties to expand slots in short-term residential therapeutic programs.
- Establishes biennial plan updates to improve support for traumatized foster youth.
- Creates new county requirements without guaranteeing state funding for implementation.
This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.
Introduced By
Assembly Member Jackson's proposal to enhance California's foster care system would require counties to develop and regularly update plans for trauma-informed therapeutic care. The legislation mandates counties submit detailed strategies to the State Department of Social Services outlining how they will expand therapeutic services and increase availability of short-term residential program slots for foster youth who have experienced severe trauma.
The measure builds upon existing requirements for county memoranda of understanding between child welfare agencies, probation departments, behavioral health departments, offices of education, and regional centers. Under the proposed changes, counties must submit their initial plans by January 1, 2027, followed by biennial updates. These plans must incorporate recommendations from the state's joint interagency resolution team regarding therapeutic care development while addressing specific local circumstances and needs.
The legislation establishes this as a state-mandated local program but specifies that state reimbursement to counties would only be required to the extent that annual funding is provided for any cost increases. Counties would bear responsibility for any new programs or enhanced services implemented above funded levels without additional state subvention.
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 0 | 1 | 7 | PASS |
Alex LeeD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Lisa CalderonD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Bill EssayliR Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Corey JacksonD Assembly Member | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Leticia CastilloR Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted |