CA SB912

Nonminor dependents who turned 21 years of age between March 4, 2020, and June 30, 2021, are eligible to continue receiving foster care support through June 30, 2021, due to COVID-19 pandemic disruptions.

For state of emergency declarations on or after January 1, 2021, nonminor dependents who turn 21 during the emergency may continue receiving foster care support for 6 months from the declaration date, with potential extensions if risks persist.

Nonminor dependents unable to meet participation conditions due to a declared state of emergency after January 1, 2021, may continue receiving foster care support for 6 months from the declaration date, with possible extensions.

Courts are authorized to retain jurisdiction over wards and nonminor dependents who qualify for extended support under these emergency provisions.

The bill takes effect immediately as an urgency statute and provides no state appropriation for implementation, with reimbursement to local agencies subject to Commission on State Mandates determination.