§ 18257 Federal Financial Participation Maximization

Welfare and Institutions Code·California

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•The state wants as many kids as possible to get help from federal money for programs that support them.
•If there are rules that limit how many kids can join these programs, the state will change them.
•The goal is to make sure more kids can get the help they need.

Example

A program that gives free meals to kids after school.

If the program only lets 100 kids join, but 200 kids need the meals, the state will try to change the rules so all 200 kids can get the meals.

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§ 18257 Federal Financial Participation Maximization

The State Department of Social Services shall seek applicable federal approval to make the maximum number of children being served through such programs eligible for federal financial participation and amend any applicable state regulations to the extent necessary to eliminate any limitations on the numbers of children who can participate in these programs. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 35, Sec. 147. (SB 1013) Effective June 27, 2012. Note: This section was added on Nov. 2, 2004, by initiative Prop. 63.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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regulation social services the california department the state department effective june participation

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 18257.

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