California Child Welfare Council 

The California Child Welfare Council was established by the Child Welfare Leadership and Accountability Act of 2006 (Welfare and Institutions Code Sections 16540 – 16545) and serves as an advisory body responsible for improving the collaboration and processes of the multiple agencies and the courts that serve the children in the child welfare system.  The Council is co-chaired by the Secretary of the California Health and Human Services Agency and the designee of the Chief Justice of the California Supreme Court, and membership is comprised of state departments, county departments, nonprofit service providers, advocates, parents and former foster youth.  The Council is charged with monitoring and reporting on the extent to which the agencies and courts are responsive to the needs of children in their joint care. 

Information on Council Membership, Annual Reports, Operating Procedures and more

Meeting Information

Information on upcoming and past meetings including agendas, minutes and presentations