§ 16135.17

Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1014, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1999.

Participating counties shall prepare an adoption services case plan pursuant to regulations adopted by the department and arrange for nonmedical support services. Nonmedical support services shall include respite care for specially trained prospective adoptive parents, including relative caretakers, pursuant to regulations adopted by the department. Nonmedical support services may also include, but are not limited to, temperament and behavior management training, consultation regarding medical and psychological issues and services, and educational advocacy.

Other sections in Chapter 2.3 - Adoption of Alcohol- and Drug-Exposed and HIV Positive Children

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