§ 10540. — 10540. (Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 270, Sec. 33.)

California § 10540.

• Jurisdiction: California
• Code WIC: Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC
• Div. 9.: DIVISION 9. PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES
• Part 2.: PART 2. ADMINISTRATION
• Ch. 1.5.: CHAPTER 1.5. Performance Outcome Incentives Monitoring

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(a)
It is the intent of the Legislature to implement Public Law 104-193 in such a manner as to do all of the following:
(1)
Reduce child poverty in the state.
(2)
Achieve the goals of Public Law 104-193, which include reducing dependence of needy parents on government benefits by promoting job preparation, work, and marriage; reducing out-of-wedlock births; and encouraging the formation and maintenance of two-parent families.
(3)
Meet the requirements of federal law.
(b)
It is further the intent of the Legislature to ensure that the implementation of Public Law 104-193 does not result in unanticipated outcomes that negatively affect child well-being, the demand for county general assistance, or the number of families affected by domestic violence.

Legislative History

Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 270, Sec. 33. Effective August 11, 1997. Operative January 1, 1998, by Sec. 183 of Ch. 270.