Residential Regulations
Online California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 2 and 6 only
The following regulations contain those sections of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 administered by CDSS (Divisions 2 and 6 only). If you have any questions regarding maintenance or distribution of these regulations, contact the Office of Regulations Development by e-mail at ord@dss.ca.gov.
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Adoptions Manual
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General Licensing Requirements
| Updated |
Title |
| 02/07/22 |
Title 22, Div 6, Chap 1, Art 1-2 - General Licensing Requirements |
| 04/01/22 |
Title 22, Div 6, Chap 1, Art 3-4 - General Licensing Requirements |
| 04/27/23 |
Title 22, Div 6, Chap 1, Art 5-6 - General Licensing Requirements |
| 02/07/22 |
Title 22, Div 6, Chap 1, Art 7-8 - General Licensing Requirements |
Social Rehabilitation Facilities
| Updated |
Title |
| 07/01/23 |
Title 22, Div 6, Chap 2, Art 1-2 - Social Rehabilitation Facilities |
| 04/01/22 |
Title 22, Div 6, Chap 2, Art 3-4 - Social Rehabilitation Facilities |
| 02/07/22 |
Title 22, Div 6, Chap 2, Art 5-6 - Social Rehabilitation Facilities |
| 07/01/23 |
Title 22, Div 6, Chap 2, Art 7-8 - Social Rehabilitation Facilities |
Adult Day Programs
Small Family Homes
Group Homes
| Updated |
Title |
| 07/01/24 |
Title 22, Div 6, Chap 5, Art 1-6 - Group Homes |
| 07/01/24 |
Title 22, Div 6, Chap 5, Art 6 (Cont.) - Group Homes |
| 07/01/24 |
Title 22, Div 6, Chap 5, Art 6 (Cont.) - Subchapter 1, Art 4 - Group Homes |
| 07/01/24 |
Title 22, Div 6, Chap 5, Subchapter 1, Art 5-7 - Group Homes |
| 07/01/24 |
Title 22, Div 6, Chap 5, Subchapter 2 - Group Homes |
| 07/01/24 |
Title 22, Div 6, Chap 5, Subchapter 2 (cont) - Group Homes |
Adult Residential Facilities
Community Crisis Homes
Transitional Housing Placement Program
Crisis Nurseries
Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly
| Updated |
Title |
| 07/01/23 |
Title 22, Div 6, Chap 8, Art 1-3(Cont.) - RCFE |
| 04/01/22 |
Title 22, Div 6, Chap 8, Art 3(Cont.)-6(Cont.) - RCFE |
| 07/01/23 |
Title 22, Div 6, Chap 8, Art 6(Cont.)-9(Cont.) - RCFE |
| 02/07/22 |
Title 22, Div 6, Chap 8, Art 9(Cont.)-15 - RCFE |
Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill
Foster Family Agencies
Adoption Agencies
Foster Family Homes
| Updated |
Title |
| 3/28/23 |
Title 22, Div 6, Chap 9.5, Art 1-2 - Foster Family Homes |
| 07/01/20 |
Title 22, Div 6, Chap 9.5, Art 2 (Cont.) - Foster Family Homes, Sec 89228 thru 89261 |
| 3/28/23 |
Title 22, Div 6, Chap 9.5, Art 2 (Cont.)-3 - Foster Family Homes |
| 10/01/22 |
Title 22, Div 6, Chap 9.5, Art 4-5 - Foster Family Homes |
| 04/03/10 |
Title 22, Div 6, Chap 9.5, - Foster Family Homes (Spanish) |
Temporary Management of Adult Community Care Facilities and RCFEs
Enhanced Behavioral Supports Homes