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HomeWelfare and Institutions CodeDiv. 9Pt. 2Ch. 2Art. 2§ 10600 State Social Services Oversight

§ 10600 State Social Services Oversight

Welfare and Institutions Code·California
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§ 10600 State Social Services Oversight

This law says the state is in charge of social services, like help for families and kids, but not healthcare. One big group runs it all to make sure everything follows state and federal rules.

Key Takeaways

  • •The state runs social services (like food stamps or cash aid), not local places.
  • •Healthcare help (like Medi-Cal) is not included in this law.
  • •The state makes sure all help follows both state and federal rules.

Example

A family needs food stamps or help paying bills.

The state decides the rules for who gets help and how much, not local cities or counties. They make sure the help follows both state and federal laws.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 10600 State Social Services Oversight

It is hereby declared that provision for public social services in this code is a matter of statewide concern. The department is hereby designated as the single state agency with full power to supervise every phase of the administration of public social services, except health care services and medical assistance, for which grants-in-aid are received from the United States government or made by the state in order to secure full compliance with the applicable provisions of state and federal laws. (Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1252.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

public social servicesstatewide concernsingle state agencyhealth care servicesmedical assistancegrants-in-aidstate and federal laws

Related Statutes

  • § 10604 County Welfare Funding Requirements
  • § 10603 Social Services Administration Oversight
  • § 10051 Public Social Services Definition
  • § 10553 Director'S Social Services Duties
  • § 10740 State Health Care Oversight

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 10600.
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