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HomeWelfare and Institutions CodeDiv. 9Pt. 5.5Ch. 4§ 17737 Adoption Services For Special Needs

§ 17737 Adoption Services For Special Needs

Welfare and Institutions Code·California
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§ 17737 Adoption Services For Special Needs

Key Takeaways

  • •Kids with special health needs can still get help even if they might get adopted.
  • •The law makes sure these kids don’t lose their services just because adoption is planned.
  • •This rule has been in place since 1989.

Example

A child with diabetes is in foster care and might get adopted soon.

The child can still get medical help and support even if the plan is to adopt them later.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 17737 Adoption Services For Special Needs

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent children with special health care needs who have adoption as a case plan goal from receiving services under this program. (Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1437, Sec. 1. Effective October 2, 1989.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

adoptionhealtheffective october

Related Statutes

  • § 18251 Definitions Eligible Children Services
  • § 4344 Primary Intervention Programs
  • § 4347 Child Referral Requirements
  • § 4349 Mental Health Grant Criteria
  • § 4350.5 Child Aide Training Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 17737.
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