Division 31 Regulations – The Reason Behind the Rules

Level: Advanced Practice—Managers, Supervisors, Program Specialists

Credits: 6

Intended Audience: Managers, Supervisors and Program Specialists who want to familiarize themselves with the organization and topics contained in the Division 31 regulations

Intended Objectives:

• To inform child welfare personnel of the content of Division 31 regulations
• To outline the function and development of Division 31 regulations
• To help prepare counties for a State audit around stated regulations
• To assist counties with problem analysis for the State audit Compliance Action Plan

Topics Include:

• Regulation overview
• Definition, function and source of regulations
• Process of writing regulations
• Possible results of non-compliance
• Organization and numbering system
• Contact requirements
• Problem analysis

CalSWEC Competencies Addressed:

6.2 Student demonstrates knowledge of specific laws, policies, court decisions and regulations essential to child welfare services.

6.7 Student can identify how the legislative process impacts agency policies, procedures and programs.