{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"18986.3","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 18986.3","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 6. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS [18000. - 18999.98.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-6"},{"name":"CHAPTER 12.8. Interagency Children’s Services Act [18986. - 18986.30.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-6/chapter-12.8"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. General Provision and Definitions [18986. - 18986.3.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-6/chapter-12.8/article-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 347, Sec. 48.   (SB 942)   Effective January 1, 2012.","effective":"2012-01-01","html":"<p>For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:</p><p>(a) “Children’s services” means any services provided by any state or local agency or private entity for the health, safety, or well-being of minors.</p><p>(b) “Council” means an interagency children’s services coordinating council established pursuant to Section <a href=\"/wic/18986.10\">18986.10</a>.</p>","text":"For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply: (a) “Children’s services” means any services provided by any state or local agency or private entity for the health, safety, or well-being of minors. (b) “Council” means an interagency children’s services coordinating council established pursuant to Section 18986.10.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/general-provision-and-definitions-18986-3","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}