California Alliance Sponsors AB 276 to Streamline Foster Care Staffing
January 27, 2025
Source: Press Release
We are proud to announce that Assemblymember Steve Bennett (D-Ventura) has introduced AB 276, a bill sponsored by the California Alliance of Child and Family Services. AB 276 addresses staffing shortages at community care facilities by allowing qualified applicants to begin working while awaiting out-of-state background check clearance.
By aligning state policy with federal law and maintaining California’s rigorous safety standards, this legislation ensures that foster youth can receive the timely, high-quality care they deserve. We thank Assemblymember Bennett for championing this critical legislation to support California’s foster families and youth.