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Read. Follow. Verify.Assembly Bill 1602 Establishes Child Welfare Disaster Response Program and Account for Foster Youth and Caregivers
Record date · September 8, 2026
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What This Bill Would Do
Assembly Bill 1602 establishes the Child Welfare Disaster Response Program and the Child Welfare Disaster Response Account, administered by the State Department of Social Services, to support foster youth and their caregivers during disasters. The program provides funds for housing, clothing, transportation, and other tangible needs arising within 180 days of a local emergency or Governor's state of emergency proclamation. Eligible applicants include county child welfare agencies, county probation departments, and specified Indian tribes.
Foster children, youth, and their caregivers become eligible for financial support to meet housing, clothing, and transportation needs following a proclaimed emergency, subject to legislative .
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
foster children and youth
Their tangible needs, including housing, clothing, and transportation, are supported by program funds during disasters.
caregivers
They are eligible for support alongside foster youth to meet tangible needs during disasters.
county child welfare agencies
They are authorized to apply for program funds to address disaster needs.
county probation departments
They are authorized to apply for program funds to address disaster needs.
Indian tribes
Specified tribes are authorized to apply for program funds.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to apply for disaster response funds under AB 1602?
What expenses can the disaster response funds cover?
What triggers the availability of funds after an emergency?
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