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HomeWelfare and Institutions CodeDiv. 9Pt. 3Ch. 2Art. 4.5§ 11369 Kin-Gap Program Implementation

§ 11369 Kin-Gap Program Implementation

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§ 11369 Kin-Gap Program Implementation

This law lets the state quickly set up rules for the Kin-GAP Program, which helps relatives take care of kids who can't live with their parents. It allows the state to skip some normal steps to make rules faster if needed.

Key Takeaways

  • •This law is about the Kin-GAP Program, which helps relatives care for kids who can't live with their parents.
  • •The state can make rules for this program faster than usual if they need to.
  • •These fast rules can last for up to 180 days.

Example

A grandmother is taking care of her grandkids because their parents can't. The state wants to give her money to help, but they need to make rules for how this works.

This law lets the state create those rules quickly, even if they have to skip some usual steps, so the grandmother can get help faster.

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

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§ 11369 Kin-Gap Program Implementation

(a) Notwithstanding the Administrative Procedure Act, Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, the department may implement the applicable provisions of the state-funded Kin-GAP Program through all-county letters or similar instructions from the director. (b) The director shall adopt regulations as otherwise necessary, to implement the applicable provisions of the Kin-GAP Program. Emergency regulations to implement the applicable provisions of this act may be adopted by the director in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. The initial adoption of the emergency regulations and one readoption of the initial regulations shall be deemed to be an emergency and necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety or general welfare. Initial emergency regulations and the first readoption of those emergency regulations shall be exempt from review by the Office of Administrative Law. The emergency regulations authorized by this section shall be submitted to the Office of Administrative Law for filing with the Secretary of State and shall remain in effect for no more than 180 days. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 559, Sec. 34. (AB 12) Effective January 1, 2011. This section also became operative on January 1, 2011, pursuant to Section 11379.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

Kin-GAP ProgramAdministrative Procedure Actemergency regulationsOffice of Administrative Law

Related Statutes

  • § 11393 Kin-Gap Program Implementation
  • § 11374 Kin-Gap Payment Responsibility
  • § 11376 Kin-Gap Mental Health Services
  • § 10077 Emergency Social Services Regulations
  • § 14089.7 Emergency Regulation Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 11369.
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