This manual describes consent to treatment law for minors in the California dependency system, including who may consent to mental health services, psychotropic medication and reproductive health care for a foster youth, as well as describing who may consent to care in emergencies and while youth are in temporary custody, among other topics. Download PDF.

This manual describes consent to treatment law for minors involved in the California Juvenile Justice system, including who may consent to mental health services, psychotropic medication and reproductive health care, as well as in emergencies and during temporary custody, among other topics. Download PDF.