California Welfare and Institutions Code

§ 16501

WIC § 16501 Effective Jul 29, 2025Div. 9 · Part 4 · Ch. 5

Statute text

(a)(1) As used in this chapter, “child welfare services” means public social services that are directed toward the accomplishment of any or all of the following purposes:

(A)Protecting and promoting the welfare of all children, including disabled, homeless, dependent, or neglected children.

(B)Preventing or remedying, or assisting in the solution of problems that may result in, the neglect, abuse, exploitation, or delinquency of children.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 79, Sec. 26. (SB 119) Effective July 29, 2025.