§ 16115 Aid under this chapter shall be known as the Adoption Assistance …
§ 16115.5 It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this chapter to …
§ 16118 (a) The department shall establish and administer the program to …
§ 16119 (a) At the time application for adoption of a child who is …
§ 16120 A child is eligible for Adoption Assistance Program benefits if all …
§ 16120.05 The adoption assistance agreement shall, at a minimum, specify the …
§ 16120.1 Upon the authorization of the department or, where appropriate, the …
§ 16121 (a) (1) For initial adoption assistance agreements executed …
§ 16121.05 (a) The department or county adoption agency may recover any …
§ 16121.1 Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 11105, the residence of the …
§ 16121.2 The Director of Social Services and the Director of Health Services …
§ 16122 (a) It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this chapter …
§ 16123 The provisions of Section 16120, permitting the payment of adoption …
§ 16124 (a) (1) Upon the appropriation of funds by the Legislature …
§ 16125 A foster child whose adoption has become final, who is receiving or …

Terms Used In California Codes > Welfare and Institutions Code > Division 9 > Part 4 > Chapter 2.1 - Aid for Adoption of Children

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