§ 10051 Public Social Services Definition

Welfare and Institutions Code·California

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This law says the government must help people who need it because they don't have enough money or have tough life problems. It includes things like healthcare and other support.

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•The government helps people who are struggling with money or life problems.
•Help can include healthcare, medical assistance, and other support.
•This help is for people who really need it and can benefit from it.

Example

A family can't afford to see a doctor when their kid gets sick.

The government should help them get medical care because they don't have enough money.

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§ 10051 Public Social Services Definition

“Public social services” means those activities and functions of state and local government administered or supervised by the department or the State Department of Health Services and involved in providing aid or services or both, including health care services and medical assistance, to those people of the state who, because of their economic circumstances or social condition, are in need thereof and may benefit thereby. (Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1252.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

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public social services health care services medical assistance economic circumstances social condition

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 10051.

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