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2011 California Code
Family Code
DIVISION 13. ADOPTION [8500 - 9340]
CHAPTER 2. Agency Adoptions
Section 8709


CA Fam Code § 8709 (through 2012 Leg Sess) What's This?

(a) The department or licensed adoption agency to which a child has been freed for adoption by either relinquishment or termination of parental rights may consider the child s religious background in determining an appropriate placement.

(b) This section shall not be construed to affect the application of the Indian Child Welfare Act (25 U.S.C. Sec. 1901 and following).

(Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 323, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2004.)

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