In order to provide for continuity of services to children receiving intensive foster care services, the two foster family agencies providing services pursuant to this chapter prior to January 1, 1996, may continue to operate their programs until June 30, 1997, without the certification required by Section 18358.05 and without a contract or memorandum of understanding with counties that have children in placement as of January 1, 1996. By July 1, 1997, these foster family agencies shall meet all the requirements of this chapter, including certification and contract or memorandum of understanding with the placing county or counties.

(Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 832, Sec. 6.5. Effective January 1, 1996.)