The ACIN passes on the statewide foster and adoptive parent recruitment Resource Family Recruitment, Training and Retention Annual Report (for 2007-8). The report includes a summary data, as well as statewide and regional charts and graphs. [Download]
Summaries of select CalWORKs, CalFresh, Health and Housing Regulations
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ACL 10-47 : Implementation Of Tribal Customary Adoption Act (10/27/10)
This ACL provides comprehensive information and direction to counties, adoption agencies, tribes and other individuals/organizations responsible for the statewide implementation of Tribal Customary Adoption Act. [Download]
ACIN I-81-10: Serving LGBTQ Youth, LGBTQ Caregivers And LGBT Prospective Foster And Adoptive Parents (10/20/10)
Information on resources available to improve services to LGBTQ youth, their caregivers and LGBT prospective foster and adoptive parents. The letter also states that LBGT families must be recruited. The notice includes links to several policy and practice papers that support gay and lesbian parenting, and a reminder that AB 458 mandates that all state licensing and foster care providers get initial and ongoing training on anti-discrimination provisions. [Download]
ACIN I-53-09: Guides For The California Child And Family Services Review And the Child Abuse Prevention Intervention And Treatment, Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention, And Promoting Safe And Stable Families Needs Assessment And Plan (8/13/09)
Announcing the release of the revised Peer Quality Case Review (PQCR), County Self Assessment (CSA), and System Improvement Plan (SIP) Guides. [Download]
ACL 08-45E: Correction To ACL No. 08-45 (Increased Fees And Related Statutory Changes In The Independent Adoptions Program) (9/29/09)
Correction of paragraph on full fees and pre-placement evaluations. [Download]
ACIN I-70-10: Family Engagement As A Permanency Strategy (9/7/10)
In response to a 2008 Federal Child and Family Services Review in which reviewers raised concerns regarding inconsistent practices in concurrent planning and reunification efforts, the ACIN suggests two strategies to improve matters. Includes a discussion of the use of Cultural Brokers and Parent Partners. [Download]