§ 10268 Child Care Data Collection

Welfare and Institutions Code·California

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This law says the government can ask for social security numbers and other info from families and agencies to manage child care programs and report to the state and federal government.

Key Takeaways

•The government can ask for social security numbers to manage child care programs.
•This info helps them report to the state and federal government.
•It applies to both public and private agencies that work with the government on child care.

Example

A mom signs her kid up for a free child care program at school.

The school might ask for her social security number to give to the government so they can keep track of who is using the program and report it correctly.

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§ 10268 Child Care Data Collection

For purposes of meeting state and federal reporting requirements and for the effective administration of child care and development programs, the department is authorized to require the collection and submission of social security numbers of heads of households, and other information as required, from public and private agencies contracting with the department pursuant to this part, including local educational agencies. (Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 116, Sec. 260. (AB 131) Effective July 23, 2021.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

social security numbers heads of households child care and development programs

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 10268.

§ 10268 Child Care Data Collection

Welfare and Institutions Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 10268 Child Care Data Collection

This law says the government can ask for social security numbers and other info from families and agencies to manage child care programs and report to the state and federal government.

Key Takeaways

•The government can ask for social security numbers to manage child care programs.
•This info helps them report to the state and federal government.
•It applies to both public and private agencies that work with the government on child care.

Example

A mom signs her kid up for a free child care program at school.

The school might ask for her social security number to give to the government so they can keep track of who is using the program and report it correctly.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source

View on CA.gov

§ 10268 Child Care Data Collection

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

social security numbers heads of households child care and development programs

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 10268.

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