Welf. & Inst. Code, § 16602 · Part 4.4. FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES
Welf. & Inst. Code, § 16602
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) Notwithstanding Section 16500, each county that chooses to utilize federal Promoting Safe and Stable Families funds shall establish a local planning body and develop county plans as required by the department. The board of supervisors shall oversee the local planning process and approve each county plan before it is transmitted to the department for approval.
(b) Notwithstanding Section 16500, the county welfare department shall act as the county lead administrative agency to carry out the day-to-day planning activities. The county welfare department shall distribute and account for the program funds allocated to the county.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 459, Sec. 48. (AB 212) Effective October 4, 2011.
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