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HomeWelfare and Institutions CodeDiv. 9Pt. 3Ch. 9Art. 5§ 15200 County Funding For Needy Children

§ 15200 County Funding For Needy Children

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§ 15200 County Funding For Needy Children

Key Takeaways

  • •The state gives money to counties to help needy kids and pregnant moms.
  • •Counties must pay a small part (2.5% or 5%) of the cost, but not for extra help given in some cases.
  • •The state also gives money for kids in adoption programs, but counties pay 25% of the cost.
  • •Some money comes from the federal government and special state accounts to help cover these costs.

Example

A county helps a family with two kids who need food and shelter.

The state gives the county money to help this family. The county pays a small part (2.5%) of the cost, and the rest comes from the state and federal government.

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

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§ 15200 County Funding For Needy Children

There is hereby appropriated out of any money in the State Treasury not otherwise appropriated the following sums: (a) To each county for the support and maintenance of needy children, the sums specified in subdivisions (a), (e), and (f) of Section 11450, after subtracting all the following amounts: (1) (A) Except as described in subparagraph (B), a 2.5-percent county share of cost. (B) If Section 1613 of Title 8 of the United States Code applies, a 5-percent county share of cost. (C) The county share described in this paragraph shall not apply to increases in maximum aid payments made in accordance with Section 11450.025. (2) Federal funds utilized for this purpose. (3) The amount allocated to each county from the Family Support Subaccount pursuant to Section 17601.75. (4) The amount allocated to each county from the Child Poverty and Family Supplemental Support Subaccount pursuant to Section 17601.50. (5) The amount allocated to each county from the CalWORKs Maintenance of Effort Subaccount pursuant to Section 17601.25. (b) To each county for the support and maintenance of pregnant mothers, the sums specified in subdivisions (b) and (c) of Section 11450 after subtracting all of the following amounts: (1) (A) Except as described in subparagraph (B), a 2.5-percent county share of cost. (B) If Section 1613 of Title 8 of the United States Code applies, a 5-percent county share of cost. (C) The county share described in this paragraph shall not apply to increases in maximum aid payments made in accordance with Section 11450.025. (2) Federal funds utilized for this purpose. (3) The amount allocated to each county from the Family Support Subaccount pursuant to Section 17601.75. (4) The amount allocated to each county from the Child Poverty and Family Supplemental Support Subaccount pursuant to Section 17601.50. (5) The amount allocated to each county from the CalWORKs Maintenance of Effort Subaccount pursuant to Section 17601.25. (c) After deducting federal funds available for the adequate care of each child pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 11450, as follows: (1) Prior to the 2011–12 fiscal year, an amount equal to 40 percent of the sum necessary for the adequate care of each child. (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), beginning in the 2011–12 fiscal year, and for each fiscal year thereafter, funding and expenditures for programs and activities under this subdivision shall be in accordance with the requirements provided in Sections 30025 and 30026.5 of the Government Code. (d) (1) Prior to the 2011–12 fiscal year for each county for the support and care of children who are eligible for financial assistance under the Adoption Assistance Program, and after deducting federal funds available, 75 percent of the nonfederal share of the amount specified in Section 16121. (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), beginning in the 2011–12 fiscal year, and for each fiscal year thereafter, funding and expenditures for programs and activities under this subdivision shall be in accordance with the requirements provided in Sections 30025 and 30026.5 of the Government Code. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 967, Sec. 2. (AB 2466) Effective January 1, 2023.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

maintenanceportunited states codechild povertyeffort subaccountstate treasuryif sectionaccordance

Related Statutes

  • § 17600.10 Local Health Welfare Trust Funds
  • § 15204.2 County Welfare Administration Funding
  • § 14105.36 Medi-Cal Drug Rebate Fund
  • § 17601.25 Mental Health Funds Redirection
  • § 18247 Child Support Assurance Funding

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 15200.
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