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Adult & Senior Care Program Reorganization

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AB 12 Licensing Regulations for Non-minor Dependents in Foster Care

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Online orientations  for Family Child Care Homes and Child Care Centers  

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Foster Family Home and Small Family Home Insurance Fund .


Caution STRANGE CALLER

This is to alert all licensed providers that the Child Care Licensing Program has been receiving a significant number of complaints and concerns from Family Child Care Home (FCCH) licensees, statewide, regarding suspicious phone calls. At least one incident included a person visiting a FCCH claiming to be a representative of the licensing office. More...

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