Notice of Action

Notification to an institution or foster care provider, Kin-GAP Legal Guardian and AAP parents are required whenever the FC, Kin-GAP or AAP is granted, increased, reduced or discontinued, or when a child is removed from the institution or foster care home.

Notices of Positive Action

The FC EW must validate a Notice of Positive Action to the foster parent or institution, Kin-GAP guardian or AAP parent when the case is granted or the payment is increased.

Notices of Negative or Adverse Action

• The FC EW must send a Notice of Adverse Action at least ten days in advance to the foster care provider, Kin-GAP recipient or AAP parent if payment is reduced or discontinued. A copy of the notice must be either retained in CalSAWS or must be filed in the imaged case and a copy of the notice must be sent to the assigned Social Worker.
• The FC EW must send a Notice of Adverse Action to the foster parent or institution if payment is discontinued BECAUSE THE CHILD WAS REMOVED FROM PLACEMENT. Ten days advance notice is not required in this situation.
• The foster care providers, Kin-GAP Legal Guardians and AAP parent/s have the right of Appeal on behalf of the child or youth in their care.

Note: For more information regarding Notice of Actions refer to the Common Place Handbook “Notices of Action”.

Related Topics

Appeals for Foster Care, Kin-GAP and Adoptions