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HomeWelfare and Institutions CodeDiv. 5Pt. 4Ch. 1Art. 8§ 5869 County Children’S Care Funding

§ 5869 County Children’S Care Funding

Welfare and Institutions Code·California
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§ 5869 County Children’S Care Funding

Key Takeaways

  • •The state helps counties with money and rules for kids' health programs.
  • •Counties get contracts that say how much money they get and what they must do.
  • •The state checks if the counties are doing a good job with the programs.
  • •The state gives help to counties to make sure the programs work well.

Example

A county wants to start a program to help kids with mental health.

The state gives them the forms to apply for money, checks their plan, and gives them a contract with the budget and goals. The state also helps them see if the program is working.

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

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§ 5869 County Children’S Care Funding

The State Department of Health Care Services shall provide participating counties with all of the following: (a) Applications for funding guidelines and format, and coordination and oversight of the selection process as described in Article 4 (commencing with Section 5857). (b) Contracts with each state funded county specifying the approved budget, performance outcomes, and a scope of work plan for each year of participation in the children’s system of care program. (c) Technical assistance related to system evaluation. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 34, Sec. 205. (SB 1009) Effective June 27, 2012.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

performancecontracthealthportselectionthe california departmentthe state departmenteffective june

Related Statutes

  • § 5854 County Mental Health Contracts
  • § 5855.5 Children'S Care Program Contracts
  • § 4031 Mental Health Program Oversight
  • § 4012.5 Patient Aftercare Contracts
  • § 5608 Mental Health Director Duties

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 5869.
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