18994.91.
(a) Subject to an appropriation by the Legislature for this purpose in the annual Budget Act or another act, the State Department of Social Services shall contract with the a nonprofit organization, Parents Anonymous Inc., organization to operate and maintain both of the following:(1) The California Parent and Youth Helpline
to provide emotional support through calls, live chats, and texts seven days a week.
(2) Weekly online evidence-based support groups for parents, children, and youth to strengthen their families.
(b) The nonprofit organization shall have all of the following qualifications:
(1) Formally recognized as a culturally responsive program by the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare in at least five program areas with the highest relevance to child welfare, including, but not limited to:
(A) Parent Partner Programs for Families Involved in the Child Welfare System.
(B) Parent Training Programs that
Address Behavior Problems in Children and Adolescents.
(C) Parent Training Programs that Address Child Abuse and Neglect.
(D) Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (Primary) Programs.
(E) Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (Secondary) Programs.
(F) Interventions for Abusive Behavior.
(2) Formally recognized as a culturally responsive program by the Title IV-E Prevention Services Clearinghouse.
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(c) In executing this grant, the responsibilities of Parents Anonymous
Inc. the nonprofit organization shall include, but are not limited to, all of the
following, subject to available funds:
(1) Providing evidence- and strengths-based prevention and intervention services on the California Parent and Youth Helpline and through weekly online groups for parents, children, and youth. youth for a minimum of five years.
(2) Providing statewide marketing and outreach to parents, children, and youth.
(3) Distributing parenting, child development, and resiliency program materials.
(4) Providing technical assistance and building strategic partnerships
with county agencies working with child welfare, mental health, public health, health, social services, and education.
(5) Enhancing parent, child, and family well-being, and mitigating and preventing adverse childhood experiences.
(6) Providing leadership training throughout the state to maintain the California Parent Leadership Team operated by Parents Anonymous Inc.
(7) Enabling parents with lived expertise be represented in policy, program, and evaluation discussions on child welfare, mental health, and prevention services to achieve positive outcomes for all families.