California Welfare and Institutions Code

§ 11323.1

WIC § 11323.1 Effective Jan 1, 2025Div. 9 · Part 3 · Ch. 2 · Art. 3.2

Statute text

The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:

(a)The California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program serves the poorest families with children in the state by providing a basic needs cash grant and support services needed for family stabilization, employment, or job training. Childcare is a critical support service for CalWORKs families.

(b)Children in poverty are most in need of quality, stable early care and education to achieve their full potential. Research demonstrates the benefits of providing early care and education to ameliorate the effects of poverty and address inequities before achievement gaps widen.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 356, Sec. 2. (AB 1808) Effective January 1, 2025.