Tracking of data in the statewide child welfare information system to include the average length of time required for an applicant who had placement prior to approval to receive resource family approval, and whether the average length of time has increased, decreased, or remained the same over time, after January 1, 2023; whether the placement of children or youth with relatives has increased, decreased, or remained the same over time, after January 1, 2023; and what, if any, barriers exist that affect implementation of the simplified approval process described in Section 16519.3 of the Welfare and Institutions Code
Upon implementation of a simplified approval process adopted pursuant to Section 16519.3, and no later than 18 months after implementation
