{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"16500.55","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 16500.55","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 5. State Child Welfare Services [16500. - 16523.59.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-4/chapter-5"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 35, Sec. 123.   (SB 1013)   Effective June 27, 2012.","effective":"2012-06-27","html":"<p>Any county that participates in the program pursuant to this section on or after the effective date of the act which amends this section in the 1991 calendar year shall provide services to children who have been adjudged wards of the court pursuant to Sections <a href=\"/wic/601\">601</a> and <a href=\"/wic/602\">602</a> only to the extent approved by the department.</p>","text":"Any county that participates in the program pursuant to this section on or after the effective date of the act which amends this section in the 1991 calendar year shall provide services to children who have been adjudged wards of the court pursuant to Sections 601 and 602 only to the extent approved by the department.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/state-child-welfare-services-16500-55","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}