California § 16508.2 - It is the intent of the Legislature to establish additional alternatives to foste
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 16508.2 — It is the intent of the Legislature to establish additional alternatives to foste, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16508.2. It is the intent of the Legislature to establish additional alternatives to foste
It is the intent of the Legislature to establish additional alternatives to foster care placements. Therapeutic day services is an alternative which has been shown in other states to be effective in reunifying families, and in avoiding or shortening the time the children must stay in foster care, and in reunifying placed children with their families. It has also been found to be significantly less expensive than foster care.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 16508.2 cover?
Section 16508.2 ("It is the intent of the Legislature to establish additional alternatives to foste") 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.
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