{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"5690","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 5690","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 5. COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES [5000. - 5987.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-5"},{"name":"PART 2. THE BRONZAN-MCCORQUODALE ACT [5600. - 5772.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-5/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2.5. Program Initiatives [5670. - 5698.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-5/part-2/chapter-2.5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3. Community Vocational Rehabilitation System [5690. - 5693.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-5/part-2/chapter-2.5/article-3"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 89, Sec. 157.   Effective June 30, 1991.","effective":"1991-06-30","html":"<p>It is the intent of the Legislature to, encourage the establishment in each county of a system of community vocational rehabilitation and employment services, for persons with serious psychiatric disabilities. It is further the intent of the Legislature that there be a range of available services whenever possible in each county based on the principle that work is an essential element in the local mental health treatment and support system.</p>","text":"It is the intent of the Legislature to, encourage the establishment in each county of a system of community vocational rehabilitation and employment services, for persons with serious psychiatric disabilities. It is further the intent of the Legislature that there be a range of available services whenever possible in each county based on the principle that work is an essential element in the local mental health treatment and support system.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/community-vocational-rehabilitation-system-5690","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}