§ 10054 Social Services Department Definition

Welfare and Institutions Code·California

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This law defines the term 'Department' to mean the State Department of Social Services.

•The word 'Department' specifically refers to the State Department of Social Services.
•This definition is used throughout the law to identify the agency.
•The definition was updated in 1977.

A parent applies for child care assistance and interacts with the agency that processes the request.

The parent must deal with the State Department of Social Services, which is the 'Department' referred to in the statute.

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§ 10054 Social Services Department Definition

“Department” means the State Department of Social Services. (Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1252.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

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