California · Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC

WIC §18982.1: Councils funded by this chapter shall encourage representatives from the following: (a) Public child welfare services, including the following: (1) The county welfare or children’s services department

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This statute establishes administrative requirements for councils to include representatives from child welfare, criminal justice, prevention services, and community organizations.

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Councils funded by this chapter shall encourage representatives from the following: (a) Public child welfare services, including the following: (1) The county welfare or children’s services department. (2) The probation department. (3) Licensing agencies. (b) The criminal justice system, including the following: (1) Law enforcement. (2) The office of the district attorney. (3) The courts. (4) The coroner. (c) Prevention and treatment services communities, including the following: (1) Medical and mental health services. (2) Community-based social services. (3) Public and private schools. (d) Community representatives, including the following: (1) Community volunteers. (2) Civic organizations. (3) The religious community.

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