(a) An out-of-state child placed in foster care in California is a California resident if both of the following conditions are met:
- (1) The child was placed by an out-of-state court directly with a guardian or foster parent in California.
- (2) The other state has not adopted the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children.
- (b) An out-of-state person placed in an institution in California by another state agency, or a local government agency in another state, responsible for the person's care remains a resident of the placing state unless a California state or county agency accepts responsibility for the person.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 10725 and 14124.5, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Section 14007, Welfare and Institutions Code.
History
1. Amendment filed 10-23-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 43).