§ 11207 County Child Aid Requirements

Welfare and Institutions Code·California

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This law says counties must give money to kids who need help, but not too much. They also have to talk to the parents about taking care of their kids.

Key Takeaways

•Counties must help kids who need money
•They can't give more money than the law allows
•They have to talk to parents about taking care of their kids

Example

A family is struggling to buy food and pay rent.

The county will give them money to help, but they will also talk to the parents about how to take care of their kids better.

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§ 11207 County Child Aid Requirements

Every county shall grant aid to any child eligible therefor, in any amount needed, not to exceed the amount specified in Section 11450, and shall administer this chapter in such a manner as to achieve the greatest possible reduction of dependency and to promote the rehabilitation of recipients. At the time of application the county department shall discuss parental responsibility with the applicant. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1784.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

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aid eligible dependency rehabilitation parental responsibility

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 11207.

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