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CHILD WELFARE SERVICES PROGRAM
Regulations SERVICE DELIVERY 31-305
CHAPTER 31-300 SERVICE DELIVERY
31-301 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE DELIVERY 31-301
.1 The individual child's case plan shall be the guiding principle in the provision of child welfare services.
.11 The social worker shall ensure that the provision of all services is consistent with the case plan
goals specified in the child's case plan.
.2 The county shall meet the requirements specified in Welfare and Institutions Code Section 16501(c)
when purchasing services.
.21 Counties shall not contract for case management services and any activities which are mandated
by the Division 31 regulations to be performed by the social worker.
NOTE: Authority Cited: Sections 10553 and 10554, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Section
16501.1, Welfare and Institutions Code.
31-305 USE OF VOLUNTEERS 31-305
.1 The county may use volunteers to supplement professional child welfare services.
.11 The county shall ensure that volunteers comply with all statutes and regulations governing the
child welfare services program.
.12 The county shall not delegate to volunteers any responsibilities and activities that are mandated by
statute or regulation to be performed by social workers.
.13 The county shall not use volunteers to supplant social workers.
NOTE: Authority Cited: Sections 10553 and 10554, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Section
16501(e), Welfare and Institutions Code.
CALIFORNIA-DSS-MANUAL-CWS
MANUAL LETTER NO. CWS-93-01 Issued 7/1/93
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