The fund, subject to this article, shall pay, on behalf of foster family homes, small family homes, on and after January 1, 2019, resource families, and, on or after January 1, 2020, tribally approved homes, any claims of foster children, their parents, guardians, or guardians ad litem for damages arising from, and peculiar to, the foster care relationship and the provision of foster care services, or shall reimburse foster family homes, small family homes, and resource families for those damages.
Ca. Health and Saf. Code § 1527.2