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HomeWelfare and Institutions CodeDiv. 9Pt. 3Ch. 2Art. 1§ 11213 Foster Care Program Management

§ 11213 Foster Care Program Management

Welfare and Institutions Code·California
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§ 11213 Foster Care Program Management

This law tells the government to create a system to track and improve how money is spent on foster care for kids whose families need help. It also asks for plans to make sure the money is used fairly and wisely.

Key Takeaways

  • •The government must create a system to track how money is spent on foster care.
  • •They need to check that the money is used fairly and correctly.
  • •Plans must be made to decide how much money should be given to help kids in foster care.
  • •The law also wants to clearly define which kids should get this help.

Example

A kid named Jamie is placed in a foster home because their parents can't take care of them right now.

The law wants the government to keep track of how much it costs to take care of Jamie, how long Jamie stays in foster care, and where Jamie lives. This helps make sure the money is spent the right way and that kids like Jamie get the help they need.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 11213 Foster Care Program Management

For the purpose of developing a more efficient, effective, and equitable Aid to Families With Dependent Children-Foster Care program, the department shall develop: (a) A management information database providing expenditure and caseload characteristics information, such as method of entry into AFDC-FC, average cost of placement, type of facility used for placement, and average length of stay in placement. (b) A quality control system for AFDC-FC, and recommendations to the Legislature regarding resources required for implementation of the system by October 1, 1980. (c) Recommendations to the Legislature regarding the following: (1) A system or systems for establishing payment levels for children eligible to the AFDC-FC program. (2) Plans and resources required for implementation of the selected system or systems by July 1, 1981. (d) Recommendations to the Legislature regarding defining that segment of the population to be served by the AFDC-FC program, and impact of such definition on the current AFDC-FC population. (Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 193, Sec. 231. Effective January 1, 2005.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

Aid to Families With Dependent Children-Foster CareAFDC-FCmanagement information databasequality control systempayment levels

Related Statutes

  • § 11209 Child Welfare Program Rules
  • § 10550 Social Services Department Establishment
  • § 10551 Department Structure Overview
  • § 10552 Director Appointment Requirements
  • § 10553 Director'S Social Services Duties

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 11213.
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