{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"16163","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 16163","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 4. SERVICES FOR THE CARE OF CHILDREN [16000. - 16589.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-4"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2.5. Foster Child Ombudsman Program [16160. - 16167.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-4/chapter-2.5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 311, Sec. 66.   Effective August 19, 1998.","effective":"1998-08-19","html":"<p>The department shall hire the necessary personnel to perform the functions of the office. Priority shall be given to former foster youth in hiring decisions.</p>","text":"The department shall hire the necessary personnel to perform the functions of the office. Priority shall be given to former foster youth in hiring decisions.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/foster-child-ombudsman-program-16163","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}