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HomeWelfare and Institutions CodeDiv. 8.5Ch. 2Art. 5§ 9159 Caregiver Resource Center Contracts

§ 9159 Caregiver Resource Center Contracts

Welfare and Institutions Code·California
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§ 9159 Caregiver Resource Center Contracts

Key Takeaways

  • •The government works with special groups (CRCs) to help people who take care of others, like parents or family members.
  • •These groups must have a rulebook that explains what they do and how they do it.
  • •The government can pick these groups quickly without a long bidding process if needed.

Example

A mom is taking care of her sick child and needs help finding resources.

The government works with a local group (CRC) to give her support, like advice or supplies. The group follows a rulebook to make sure they help the right way.

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

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§ 9159 Caregiver Resource Center Contracts

(a) The department shall do all of the following: (1) Maintain or enter into contracts directly with nonprofit CRCs to provide direct services to caregivers throughout the state in the existing geographic service areas. (2) Require the CRCs to maintain a CRC Operations Manual that defines CRC services and procedures and identifies CRC duties and responsibilities. (b) The department may enter into any contracts under this chapter on a bid or noncompetitive bid basis. These contracts shall be exempt from Part 2 (commencing with Section 10100) of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 50, Sec. 39. (SB 187) Effective June 30, 2022.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

fineportcontractthe california departmentsocial servicescaregiver resource centersoperations manualeffective june

Related Statutes

  • § 9160 Crc Board Representation Requirements
  • § 5961.5 Behavioral Health Youth Interventions
  • § 9158 Department Standards And Procedures
  • § 10609.4 Foster Youth Independent Living Standards
  • § 224.7 Tribal Child Custody Programs

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 9159.
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