Welf. & Inst. Code, § 362.7 · Article 10. Dependent Children—Judgments and Orders
Welf. & Inst. Code, § 362.7
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
When the home of a nonrelative extended family member is being considered for placement of a child, the home shall be evaluated, and approval of that home shall be granted or denied, pursuant to the same standards set forth in the regulations for the licensing of foster family homes that prescribe standards of safety and sanitation for the physical plant and standards for basic personal care, supervision, and services provided by the caregiver.
A “nonrelative extended family member” is defined as an adult caregiver who has an established familial relationship with a relative of the child, as defined in paragraph (2) of subdivision (c) of Section 361.3, or a familial or mentoring relationship with the child. The county welfare department shall verify the existence of a relationship through interviews with the parent and child or with one or more third parties. The parties may include relatives of the child, teachers, medical professionals, clergy, neighbors, and family friends.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 294, Sec. 1. (AB 545) Effective January 1, 2014.
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- Welf. & Inst. Code, § 309Printed as Section 362.7
- Welf. & Inst. Code, § 319Printed as Section 362.7
- Welf. & Inst. Code, § 361Printed as Section 362.7
- Welf. & Inst. Code, § 361.2Printed as Section 362.7
- Welf. & Inst. Code, § 361.45Printed as Section 362.7
- Welf. & Inst. Code, § 366.27Printed as Section 362.7
- Welf. & Inst. Code, § 628Printed as Section 362.7
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- Welf. & Inst. Code, § 727Printed as Section 362.7
- Welf. & Inst. Code, § 4684Printed as Section 362.7
- Welf. & Inst. Code, § 11391Printed as Section 362.7
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- Welf. & Inst. Code, § 11461Printed as Section 362.7
- Welf. & Inst. Code, § 16501.01Printed as Section 362.7
- Welf. & Inst. Code, § 16504.5Printed as Section 362.7
- Welf. & Inst. Code, § 16507.5Printed as Section 362.7
- Welf. & Inst. Code, § 18250Printed as Section 362.7
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