CA AB1195

Requires court orders placing children in foster care to include provisions guaranteeing incarcerated parents in county jails in-person visitation with their dependent children, unless the court finds such visits would be detrimental to the child's well-being

Mandates county jails comply with visitation orders and make incarcerated parents available for visits; allows videoconferencing or phone calls as alternatives when in-person visits are found detrimental or when the child opts for remote contact in consultation with their attorney or social worker

Requires child welfare agencies to coordinate visitation schedules with county jails, document all scheduled visits including cancellations and delays, and include visitation summaries in all court reports for status review hearings

Permits community-based organizations, licensed professional providers, or resource families to facilitate visits between incarcerated parents and dependent children unless the court orders otherwise

Requires child welfare agencies to notify incarcerated parents in writing of their visitation rights and how to participate in dependency proceedings at the start of proceedings or upon detention