ACR 85: Medically fragile foster care children and adoptive placement children.
- Session Year: 2015-2016
- House: Assembly
- Latest Version Date: 2015-09-03
This measure would designate November 2015 as a month to raise awareness about the issue of medically fragile foster care children and adoptive placement children and the actions that every Californian can take to make a positive difference in these childrens lives.
This measure would designate November 2015 as a month to raise awareness about the issue of medically fragile foster care children and adoptive placement children and the actions that every Californian can take to make a positive difference in these childrens lives.
This measure would designate November 2015 as a month to raise awareness about the issue of medically fragile foster care children and adoptive placement children and the actions that every Californian can take to make a positive difference in these childrens lives.
This measure would designate November 2015 as a month to raise awareness about the issue of medically fragile foster care children and adoptive placement children and the actions that every Californian can take to make a positive difference in these childrens lives.
This measure would designate November 2015 as a month to raise awareness about the issue of medically fragile foster care children and the actions that every Californian can take to make a positive difference in these childrens lives.
WHEREAS, Over 60,000 California children are currently in the foster care system; and
WHEREAS, A certain subset of the foster care population are medically fragile children, who are children with physical or intellectual disabilities or both that require an increased level of care and support; and
WHEREAS, The number of foster care and adoptive placements currently far exceeds the availability of foster care and adoptive parents, making it a challenge to provide foster care and adoptive placement homes for all who need them, and this shortage has reached crisis proportions in some parts of the state; and
WHEREAS, It is particularly difficult to place medically fragile foster care children and adoptive placement children due to the increased level of care they need; and
WHEREAS, Every child deserves the opportunity to achieve his or her fullest potential in a safe, stable, and loving environment; and
WHEREAS, There are California families who are stepping up to make a difference for medically fragile foster care children by opening their hearts, homes, and lives, but many more are needed; and
WHEREAS, If greater awareness is raised about this vulnerable foster care population and the ways that ordinary Californians can make a difference, this crisis will begin to be averted; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature declares November 2015 as a month to raise awareness about the issue of medically fragile foster care children and adoptive placement children and the actions that every Californian can take to make a positive difference in these childrens lives; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Over 60,000 California children are currently in the foster care system; and
WHEREAS, A certain subset of the foster care population are medically fragile children, who are children with physical or intellectual disabilities or both that require an increased level of care and support; and
WHEREAS, The number of foster care and adoptive placements currently far exceeds the availability of foster care and adoptive parents, making it a challenge to provide foster care and adoptive placement homes for all who need them, and this shortage has reached crisis proportions in some parts of the state; and
WHEREAS, It is particularly difficult to place medically fragile foster care children and adoptive placement children due to the increased level of care they need; and
WHEREAS, Every child deserves the opportunity to achieve his or her fullest potential in a safe, stable, and loving environment; and
WHEREAS, There are California families who are stepping up to make a difference for medically fragile foster care children by opening their hearts, homes, and lives, but many more are needed; and
WHEREAS, If greater awareness is raised about this vulnerable foster care population and the ways that ordinary Californians can make a difference, this crisis will begin to be averted; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature declares November 2015 as a month to raise awareness about the issue of medically fragile foster care children and adoptive placement children and the actions that every Californian can take to make a positive difference in these childrens lives; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Over 60,000 California children are currently in the foster care system; and
WHEREAS, A certain subset of the foster care population are medically fragile children, who are children with physical or intellectual disabilities or both that require an increased level of care and support; and
WHEREAS, The number of foster care and adoptive placements currently far exceeds the availability of foster care and adoptive parents, making it a challenge to provide foster care and adoptive placement homes for all who need them, and this shortage has reached crisis proportions in some parts of the state; and
WHEREAS, It is particularly difficult to place medically fragile foster care children and adoptive placement children due to the increased level of care they need; and
WHEREAS, Every child deserves the opportunity to achieve his or her fullest potential in a safe, stable, and loving environment; and
WHEREAS, There are California families who are stepping up to make a difference for medically fragile foster care children by opening their hearts, homes, and lives, but many more are needed; and
WHEREAS, If greater awareness is raised about this vulnerable foster care population and the ways that ordinary Californians can make a difference, this crisis will begin to be averted; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature declares November 2015 as a month to raise awareness about the issue of medically fragile foster care children and adoptive placement children and the actions that every Californian can take to make a positive difference in these childrens lives; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Over 60,000 California children are currently in the foster care system; and
WHEREAS, A certain subset of the foster care population are medically fragile children, who are children with physical or intellectual disabilities or both that require an increased level of care and support; and
WHEREAS, The number of foster care children placements, both short term and long term, and adoptive placements currently far exceeds the availability of foster care and adoptive parents, making it a challenge to provide foster care and adoptive placement homes for all who need them, and this shortage has reached crisis proportions in some parts of the state; and
WHEREAS, It is particularly difficult to place medically fragile foster care children and adoptive placement children due to the increased level of care they need; and
WHEREAS, Every child deserves the opportunity to achieve his or her fullest potential in a safe, stable, and loving environment; and
WHEREAS, There are California families who are stepping up to make a difference for medically fragile foster care children by opening their hearts, homes, and lives, but many more are needed; and
WHEREAS, If greater awareness is raised about this vulnerable foster care population and the ways that ordinary Californians can make a difference, this crisis will begin to be averted; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature declares November 2015 as a month to raise awareness about the issue of medically fragile foster care children and adoptive placement children and the actions that every Californian can take to make a positive difference in these childrens lives; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Over 60,000 California children are currently in the foster care system; and
WHEREAS, A certain subset of the foster care population are medically fragile children, who are children with physical or intellectual disabilities or both that require an increased level of care and support; and
WHEREAS, The number of foster care children placements, both short term and long term, currently far exceeds the availability of foster care parents, making it a challenge to provide foster care homes for all who need them, and this shortage has reached crisis proportions in some parts of the state; and
WHEREAS, It is particularly difficult to place medically fragile foster care children due to the increased level of care they need; and
WHEREAS, Every child deserves the opportunity to achieve his or her fullest potential in a safe, stable, and loving environment; and
WHEREAS, There are California families who are stepping up to make a difference for medically fragile foster care children by opening their hearts, homes, and lives, but many more are needed; and
WHEREAS, If greater awareness is raised about this vulnerable foster care population and the ways that ordinary Californians can make a difference, this crisis will begin to be averted; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature declares November 2015 as a month to raise awareness about the issue of medically fragile foster care children and the actions that every Californian can take to make a positive difference in these childrens lives; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
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Date
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Status
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| Jun 10, 2015 | Introduced. To print. |
| Jun 11, 2015 | From printer. |
| Jun 15, 2015 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Jun 25, 2015 | From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on RLS. Amended. |
| Jun 29, 2015 | Re-referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Jul 2, 2015 | From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to Third Reading. (Ayes 10. Noes 0.) (July 2). |
| Jul 9, 2015 | Amended, adopted, and to Senate. |
| Jul 9, 2015 | Amended, adopted, and to Senate. (Page 2319.) |
| Jul 13, 2015 | In Senate. To Com. on RLS. |
| Jul 16, 2015 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| Aug 24, 2015 | Adopted and to Assembly. |
| Aug 24, 2015 | Adopted and to Assembly. (Ayes 40. Noes 0. Page 2153.) |
| Aug 25, 2015 | In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling. |
| Sep 3, 2015 | Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 156, Statutes of 2015. |
| Sep 3, 2015 | Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 3 p.m. |
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Date
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Description
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Location
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Votes
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| Aug 24, 2015 | Assembly 3rd Reading ACR85 Gordon By Mitchell | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Jul 2, 2015 | Be adopted. To third reading. | Assembly Standing Committee on Rules |
Passed |
This list shows positions taken on this bill by organizations on the date displayed, which is linked to the original source.
Positions by individuals are not included.
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Organization
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Position
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Date
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| ADOPT International | ** Support | Aug 24, 2015 |
| Adopt International & Domestic Services | ** Support | Jul 9, 2015 |
| Alliance for Children's Rights | ** Support | Aug 24, 2015 |
| California Association of Adoption Agencies | ** Support | Aug 24, 2015 |
| Families Now | ** Support | Aug 24, 2015 |
| Foster Care and Kinship Program, Woodland Community College | ** Support | Aug 24, 2015 |
| Lilliput | ** Support | Aug 24, 2015 |
| Stanford Youth Solutions | ** Support | Aug 24, 2015 |
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THIRD READING
Bill No: ACR 85
Amended: 7/9/15 in Assembly
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 7/9/15
SUBJECT: Medically fragile foster care children and adoptive placement children
DIGEST: This resolution designates November 2015 as a month to raise awareness about the issue of medically fragile foster care children and adoptive placement children and the actions that every Californian can take to make a positive difference in these children’s lives.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
Over 60,000 California children are currently in the foster care system.
A certain subset of the foster care population are medically fragile children, who are children with physical or intellectual disabilities or both that require an increased level of care and support.
The number of foster care and adoptive placements currently far exceeds the availability of foster care and adoptive parents, making it a challenge to provide foster care and adoptive placement homes for all who need them, and this shortage has reached crisis proportions in some parts of the state.
It is particularly difficult to place medically fragile foster care children and adoptive placement children due to the increased level of care they need.
This resolution declares November 2015 as a month to raise awareness about the issue of medically fragile foster care children and adoptive placement children and the actions that every Californian can take to make a positive difference in these children’s lives.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
ADOPT International
Alliance for Children’s Rights
California Association of Adoption Agencies
Families NOW
Foster Care and Kinship Program, Woodland Community College
John Burton Foundation
Lilliput
Sierra Forever Families
Stanford Youth Solutions
None received
Prepared by: Karen Chow / SFA / (916) 651-1520
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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING
ACR 85
(Gordon)
As Amended June 25, 2015
Majority vote
Committee |
Votes |
Ayes |
Noes |
Rules |
10-0 |
Gordon, Chang, Burke, Campos, Cooley, Dodd, Mayes, Rodriguez, Waldron, Wood |
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SUMMARY: Designates November 2015 as a month to raise awareness about the issue of medically fragile foster care children and adoptive placement children and the actions that every Californian can take to make a positive difference in these children's lives. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
California has over 60,000 children in the foster care system; and a certain subset of the foster care population is medically fragile children, who have physical or intellectual disabilities or both that require an increased level of care and support.
The number of foster care and adoptive placements, both short and long term, currently exceeds the availability of foster care and adoptive parents, making it a challenge to provide foster care and adoptive placement homes for all who need them, and this shortage has reached crisis proportions in some parts of the state.
It is especially difficult to place medically fragile foster care and adoptive placement children due to the increased level of care they need. Every child deserves the opportunity to achieve his or her fullest potential in a safe, stable, and loving environment.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0001127
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Date of Hearing: July 2, 2015
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
Richard Gordon, Chair
ACR 85 (
Gordon) – As Amended June 25, 2015
SUBJECT: Medically fragile foster care children and adoptive placement children.
SUMMARY: Designates November 2015 as a month to raise awareness about the issue of medically fragile foster care children and adoptive placement children and the actions that every Californian can take to make a positive difference in these children's lives. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
California has over 60,000 children in the foster care system; and a certain subset of the foster care population is medically fragile children, who have physical or intellectual disabilities or both that require an increased level of care and support.
The number of foster care and adoptive placements, both short and long term, currently exceeds the availability of foster care and adoptive parents, making it a challenge to provide foster care and adoptive placement homes for all who need them, and this shortage has reached crisis proportions in some parts of the state.
It is especially difficult to place medically fragile foster care and adoptive placement children due to the increased level of care they need. Every child deserves the opportunity to achieve his or her fullest potential in a safe, stable, and loving environment.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
Adopt International & Domestic Services
Alliance for Children's Rights
Families NOW
Lilliput
Sierra Forever Families
Stanford Youth Solutions
Yolo County's Foster and Kinship Parent Education and Recruitment, Retention Program
Opposition
None on file
Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800
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