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HomeWelfare and Institutions CodeDiv. 8.5Ch. 10.5Art. 3§ 9677 Injury Prevention Program Grants

§ 9677 Injury Prevention Program Grants

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§ 9677 Injury Prevention Program Grants

Key Takeaways

  • •The government can give money to local groups or nonprofits to help prevent injuries.
  • •This help includes teaching older adults and people with disabilities how to stay safe.
  • •They can check what each person needs to avoid injuries.
  • •They can also give advice on how to change behavior or surroundings to stay safe.

Example

A local community center gets money to teach seniors how to avoid falls at home.

The center can use the money to check seniors' homes for trip hazards, teach them exercises to stay steady, and show them how to arrange their furniture to prevent falls.

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§ 9677 Injury Prevention Program Grants

The department may provide a program grant to an eligible local public agency or nonprofit organization for the services specified in Section 9678 and for the following services: (a) Provision of information and education regarding injury prevention to older adults and persons with disabilities living in the community. (b) Comprehensive assessment of individual injury prevention needs. (c) Consultation and instruction in the behavioral, physical, and environmental aspects of injury prevention. (d) Mitigation of behavioral and physical factors. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 337, Sec. 42. (SB 1249) Effective January 1, 2025.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Related Statutes

  • § 9675 Home Injury Prevention Program
  • § 9676 Home Injury Prevention Grants
  • § 9678 Home Injury Prevention Funding
  • § 9679 Senior Disability Injury Prevention
  • § 9680 Grant Award Methodology Criteria

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 9677.
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