Welfare and Institutions Code
This section says the act is to be known as the Welfare and Institutions Code.
- Jurisdiction
- United States — California
- Instrument
- Code
- Citation
- WIC
- Version
- Undated source snapshot
- Language
- en
- Official source
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Statute overview
About this statute
The Department of the Youth Authority may establish, maintain, or help develop regional centers for counties’ alternative placement options. When a California law mentions “Whittier State School,” it must be read as referring to Fred C. Nelles School for Boys. This section defines “Youth Authority,” “authority,” “the authority,” and “board” for this chapter. This provision states the purpose of the division: to provide protection, care, and assistance to people in need, and to promote welfare through prompt, humane aid and services without discrimination. This section states the purposes of public social services funded by state grants-in-aid to counties.
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