CA AB2259

Establishes a grant program administered by the State Department of Social Services in collaboration with the State Department of Health Care Services to fund evidence-based models and promising practices serving foster youth with substance use disorders in family-based settings.

Eligible applicants include county child welfare agencies, county probation agencies, county behavioral health agencies, foster family agencies, substance use disorder providers, tribal organizations, and wraparound service providers.

Requires funded models and practices to include trauma-informed approaches, harm-reduction service delivery, posttreatment support planning, and training for clinical providers to address cooccurring substance use and mental health needs.

Mandates grantees collect and report data on youth demographics, program duration, completion rates, relapse rates, and youth outcomes at 6 and 12 months post-treatment, with progress reports submitted every six months.

Requires the State Department of Social Services to provide progress reports to the Legislature during annual budget hearings on applicant agencies, grantees, youth served, and outcomes, contingent upon legislative appropriation.