{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"13900","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 13900","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 9. PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES [10000. - 18999.98.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9"},{"name":"PART 3. AID AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE [11000. - 15771.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 6.5. Nonmedical Care Facilities [13900. - 13922.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-3/chapter-6.5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [13900. - 13902.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-3/chapter-6.5/article-1"}],"history":"Repealed and added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 1216.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The object and purpose of this chapter is to provide a coordinated, comprehensive approach to providing assistance and out-of-home care in nonmedical care facilities for recipients of public assistance who qualify for aid under Chapter 3 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/wic/12000\">12000</a>) and Chapter 5 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/wic/13000\">13000</a>) of this part, and who are capable of self-care and self-direction but are so impaired that such persons require or can function more effectively if protected by a living arrangement that meets their particular situation.</p>","text":"The object and purpose of this chapter is to provide a coordinated, comprehensive approach to providing assistance and out-of-home care in nonmedical care facilities for recipients of public assistance who qualify for aid under Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 12000) and Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 13000) of this part, and who are capable of self-care and self-direction but are so impaired that such persons require or can function more effectively if protected by a living arrangement that meets their particular situation.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/general-provisions-13900","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}