AB 2769 expands Adoption Assistance Program eligibility for student…

The Frame

What this does

This bill extends financial support for adoptive families by covering the costs of care for 18-year-old students who would otherwise age out of the program, shifting the funding responsibility to state-realigned sources if federal funds are unavailable.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Adopted nonminors

Individuals aged 18 may now qualify for continued financial support if they meet educational and residency requirements.

Adoptive parents

Parents may continue to receive adoption assistance payments for 18-year-old children who remain in school and reside in the home.

County social services agencies

Counties are responsible for administering the expanded program requirements.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

AB 2769 creates a new eligibility category for the , allowing adopted s who are 18 years old to continue receiving benefits until age 19 if they are enrolled in high school or vocational training. This change ensures that students who entered an adoption agreement before age 16 can maintain financial support while completing their education, provided they continue living with their adoptive parents.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the new age extension under AB 2769?

Adopted individuals who are 18 years old, entered their adoption agreement before age 16, are enrolled full-time in high school or vocational training, and continue to live with their adoptive parents.

How long can a student receive these extended benefits?

Benefits continue until the student completes their educational program or reaches their 19th birthday, whichever happens first.

Will this cost counties more money?

The bill acknowledges it imposes new duties on counties as a state-mandated program, but states that no reimbursement from the state is required for these specific costs.

Why It Matters

This bill extends financial support for adoptive families by covering the costs of care for 18-year-old students who would otherwise age out of the program, shifting the funding responsibility to state-realigned sources if federal funds are unavailable.

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Expansion of age-based eligibility

The bill creates a specific carve-out for 18-year-olds to bridge the gap between high school completion and the existing age-21 threshold for those with handicaps.

Adoption Assistance Program

Connected Entities

organizationAdoption Assistance Program“The state-funded program providing financial support for the adoption of childre”Map →

organizationCalifornia Department of Social Services“The department responsible for ensuring funding for the expanded eligibility.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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AB 2769 expands Adoption Assistance Program eligibility for students up to age 19