The counties participating pursuant to this section shall do both of the following:

(a) Maintain existing programs and standards for a specialized foster home recruitment and training project that will establish foster care placements to care for eligible children.

(b) Coordinate sources of funding and services available to eligible children in order to maximize the social services provided to these children and avoid duplication of programs and funding.

(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 35, Sec. 142. (SB 1013) Effective June 27, 2012.)