California § 397 - In order to carry out the policy stated in Section 396, each county welfare depar
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 397 — In order to carry out the policy stated in Section 396, each county welfare depar, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 397. In order to carry out the policy stated in Section 396, each county welfare depar
In order to carry out the policy stated in Section 396, each county welfare department or probation department shall report to the State Department of Social Services, in the frequency and format determined by the department, foster care characteristic data and care information deemed essential by the department to establish a foster care information system. The report shall include, but not be limited to, elements that identify the factors necessitating foster care placement, the appropriateness of the placement, and the case goal or objective such as reunification, adoption, guardianship, or long-term foster care placement.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 397
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 397 cover?
Section 397 ("In order to carry out the policy stated in Section 396, each county welfare depar") 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 § 397?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 397 apply to my situation?
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