It is the intent of the Legislature that persons desiring to become, or to continue being, foster parents shall receive training in order to assist them in being effective substitute caregivers and to enhance the safety and growth of children placed with them. There is a need to develop a basic curriculum, a program for continuing education, and specialized training for parents caring for children with unique needs.

(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 1142, Sec. 7. Effective September 22, 1988.)