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DIVISION 9. PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES 10000-18999.8›PART 3. AID AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE 11000-15771›CHAPTER 6.5. Nonmedical Care Facilities 13900-13922›ARTICLE 1. General Provisions 13900-13902

§ 13900

California Welfare and Institutions Code · 2018-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

The object and purpose of this chapter is to provide a coordinated, comprehensive approach to providing assistance and out-of-home care in nonmedical care facilities for recipients of public assistance who qualify for aid under Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 12000) and Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 13000) of this part, and who are capable of self-care and self-direction but are so impaired that such persons require or can function more effectively if protected by a living arrangement that meets their particular situation.

(Repealed and added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 1216.)

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