CA AB2583

Requires the State Department of Social Services to develop and implement a foster parent evaluation process in consultation with County Welfare Directors Association, foster parents, caregivers, and current and former foster youth.

Mandates annual feedback from foster youth over 12 years old and nonminor dependents on quality of care in licensed or certified foster homes and group homes, with additional feedback upon exit.

Requires creation of an evaluation tool developed with current and former foster youth and caregivers to assess caregiver performance including case plan implementation, family inclusion, respect for youth rights, education support, and life skills development.

Directs the department to consider using evaluation information to improve recruitment, training, and retention of high-quality foster parents.

Requires implementation of the evaluation process and all necessary regulations by January 1, 2016.