This law states that counties in California must continue to provide matching funds for social services programs, as previously defined in certain sections. It also clarifies that it doesn't change any existing matching fund requirements for counties.

This law outlines how California funds its child welfare program. Initially, for the fiscal year 1991-92 and beyond, the state would cover 70% of the actual nonfederal costs or the amount the Legislature allocated for this purpose, whichever is lower. However, starting in the 2011-12 fiscal year, the funding and expenditure regulations are based on other specified sections of the Government Code.

This law describes how costs are shared between the state and counties for certain social service programs in California, beginning from the 1991–92 fiscal year and beyond. The state covers 70% of the costs for the county services block grant and in-home supportive services administration, but only up to the amount set by the Legislature. Federal funds received under Title 20 are counted as part of the state’s share of these costs.

Starting from the 2017–18 fiscal year, each county has its own specific share of nonfederal costs based on the County IHSS Maintenance of Effort as outlined in another section (Section 12306.16).

Before the 2011–12 fiscal year, California covered 79% of the state’s share of costs for the care of certain former dependent children under state guardianship with relatives. Starting with the 2011–12 fiscal year, funding for these programs follows different rules specified in the Government Code Sections 30025 and 30026.5.

This law requires the State Department of Social Services to create a plan to keep the costs of county-run social services programs within the annual budget. Counties must use the least expensive services that still maintain quality. The state provides funding to each county through a specific allocation plan approved by the Department of Finance. Counties won't receive extra funds for cost overruns due to their failure to follow the plan's rules.

This law states that any federal funds California receives under Title IV-B of the Social Security Act must be given to the counties. However, the state can keep some money to cover the costs of a necessary statewide information system.

This law allows certain young adults who were receiving aid through specific programs to continue receiving benefits up until they turn 21, even if they were too old by typical program rules, provided they meet other conditions. This specifically applies to those who were receiving aid between 2012 and 2013 and turns 19 or 20 just before 2013 and 2014, respectively.

If someone was cut off from aid because they turned 19 before the law came into effect, they can apply to have their benefits restarted. The law also lets counties seek federal funding for these benefits that were previously paid with local funds from 2012 onwards.

This law is about keeping track of how the 2011 changes to child welfare, foster care, adoption services, and adult protective services in California are working out. The goal is transparency and making sure information is available to improve these services.

The State Department of Social Services has to publish a yearly report by April 15. This report shares data on how much each county spends on specific programs, the funding they get, social worker caseloads, and staff positions. It also looks at how counties use federal funds for better service ratios.

The department will work with legislative staff and others to make sure the report provides the right level of detail.