Section 18987.

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law related to the funding and delivery of state programs and services specified in this section, designated counties, if they comply with the provisions of this chapter, shall be authorized to transfer, to the extent possible, into a county child and family services fund, for the duration of the pilot program established by this chapter, some or all funds for the following services for children and families:

(1) Adoption services.

(2) Child abuse prevention services.

(3) Child welfare services.

(4) Delinquency prevention services.

(5) Drug and alcohol services.

(6) Eligibility determination.

(7) Employment and training services.

(8) Foster care services.

(9) Health services.

(10) Juvenile facilities.

(11) Mental health services.

(12) Probation services.

(13) Housing.

(14) Youth development services.

(15) All other appropriately identified and targeted services for children and families.

(b) Local education agencies, cities, or private, nonprofit agencies may also allocate funds to the county child and family services fund for recreation, juvenile justice, or other services provided to children and families.

(c) The county child and family services fund shall be used to fund comprehensive, integrated services for high-risk, children and families with multiple needs in alternative and innovative ways, as detailed in county strategic plans. The fund may be used to provide services in a designated geographical area within the county or to a targeted population.

(Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 300, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2001. Inoperative January 1, 2013. Repealed as of January 1, 2014, pursuant to Section 18987.5.)