Just a reminder that although local assistance funds for PAARP were realigned to counties, the process remains the same (and a review of the process.)  [Download]

Instructions to ensure compliance with federal law.  Yes you too can now qualify for AAP if receiving Kin-Gap for a child you are adopting.  The Kin-Gap benefits are not considered for purposes of determining eligiblity or negotiating an AAP amount. [Download]

 

This may only make sense in the world of welfare.  AB 2488 permit adoptees and siblings greater opportunities to initiate and make contact with each other. Implementation of this program was suspended until July 1, 2012, but the legislative intent was that implementation of some or all of the changes made to Section 9205 of the Family Code “shall continue, to the extent possible.”  So, July 1, 2012 has come and gone almost a year.  What now brown cow?  This ACIN states: “that commencing July 1, 2012, it is still the intent of the Legislature that this program “shall continue, to the extent possible” and lists a funding source.  [Download]

Clarification of recent revisions and instructions for the Intercountry Adoption Program Quarterly Statistical Report.  [Download]

New reporting for private adoption agencies’ work on behalf of foreign-born children immigrating to California and California children emigrating to another country for purposes of adoption.  Usage starts this quarter. [Download]