California Welfare and Institutions Code CHAPTER 7 - Comprehensive Act for Families and Caregivers of Cognitively Impaired Adults

• Section 4362.
  The Legislature finds all of the following:(a) Most people with cognitive impairment who need long-term care live at home or in community settings, not in institutions.(b) Family...
• Section 4362.5.
  As used in this chapter:(a) “Caregiver” means any unpaid family member or individual who assumes responsibility for the care of a cognitively impaired adult.(b) “Cognitive impairment” means...
• Section 4363.
  The director shall administer this chapter and establish standards and procedures as the director deems necessary in carrying out the provisions of this chapter. The...
• Section 4363.5.
  (a) The director shall do all of the following:(1) Maintain or enter into contracts directly with nonprofit CRCs to provide direct services to caregivers throughout the state...
• Section 4364.
  (a) Agencies designated as CRCs by the director shall include in their governing or advisory boards, or both, as required by the director, persons who are...
• Section 4364.5.
  (a) The CRCs shall deliver services to and advocate for caregivers of cognitively impaired adults, as established in the CRC Operations Manual.(b) These services shall include, but...
• Section 4365.
  Each CRC shall submit progress reports on its activities as required by the director. These reports shall include, but not be limited to, a summary...

Last modified: October 22, 2018