California § 16013 - It is the policy of this state that all persons engaged in providing care and ser
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 16013 — It is the policy of this state that all persons engaged in providing care and ser, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16013. It is the policy of this state that all persons engaged in providing care and ser
(a) It is the policy of this state that all persons engaged in providing care and services to foster children, including, but not limited to, foster parents, adoptive parents, relative caregivers, and other caregivers contracting with a county welfare department, shall have fair and equal access to all available programs, services, benefits, and licensing processes, and shall not be subjected to discrimination or harassment on the basis of their clientsâ or their own actual or perceived race, ethnic group identification, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, mental or physical disability, or HIV status. (b) Nothing in this section shall be interpreted to create or modify existing preferences for foster placements or to limit the local placement agencyâs ability to make placement decisions for a child based on the childâs best interests.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 16013
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 16013 cover?
Section 16013 ("It is the policy of this state that all persons engaged in providing care and ser") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 16013?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 16013 apply to my situation?
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