Welf. & Inst. Code, § 18994.3 · Chapter 14.1. California Families and Children Home Visit Program
Welf. & Inst. Code, § 18994.3
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) The Office of Child Abuse Prevention in the State Department of Social Services shall be responsible for award of implementation grants and continued operation of the California Families and Children Home Visit Program.
(b) Office of Child Abuse Prevention’s responsibilities include:
(1) Provision of technical assistance to local home visit programs.
(2) Evaluation and assessment of local programs with the objective of improving program results.
(3) Certification that local programs continue to meet standards determined by the agency to be important for successful positive life outcomes for clients. The Office of Child Abuse Prevention shall, when reviewing grant applications under this chapter, take into consideration geographical and population diversity.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 329, Sec. 41. Effective August 21, 1998.
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