CA SB612

Redefines "transitional housing placement provider" to serve foster children at least 16 years old and expands housing options to include host families, staffed sites, and remote sites for independent living.

Authorizes transitional housing placement providers to operate separate programs for minor foster children (ages 16-18) and nonminor dependents (ages 18-21) with different regulatory requirements and staffing ratios.

Allows certified family homes or resource families to be concurrently certified as host families if certified by the same nonprofit organization operating as both a transitional housing placement provider and foster family agency.

Establishes education and experience requirements for program managers of nonminor dependent programs, including a master's degree in specified fields and minimum 2 years' experience in child welfare, with department authority to grant exceptions.

Requires the State Department of Social Services to adopt regulations governing transitional housing placement providers while allowing implementation through all-county letters until formal regulations are adopted.