California Welfare and Institutions Code

§ 16523.1

WIC § 16523.1 Effective Jul 29, 2025Div. 9 · Part 4 · Ch. 5 · Art. 6

Statute text

(a)To the extent funds are appropriated in the annual Budget Act, the department shall award program funds to counties and tribal governments for the purpose of providing housing-related supports to eligible families experiencing homelessness if that homelessness prevents reunification between an eligible family and a child receiving child welfare services, or where lack of housing prevents a parent or guardian from addressing issues that could lead to foster care placement.

(b)Notwithstanding subdivision (a), this section does not create an entitlement to housing-related assistance, which is intended to be provided at the discretion of the county or tribe as a service to eligible families.

(c)(1) It is the intent of the Legislature that housing-related assistance provided pursuant to this article utilize evidence-based models, including evidence-based practices in rapid rehousing and supportive housing.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 79, Sec. 28. (SB 119) Effective July 29, 2025.