ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [13900. - 13902.]

Cal. Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC 1.

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Cal. Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC § 13900. Section 13900.

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.

Cal. Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC § 13901. Section 13901.

It is further the purpose of this chapter to give recognition to the fact that persons who require provision of an out-of-home living arrangement present a common set of personal problems, whether they are classified as aged, blind or disabled.

Cal. Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC § 13902. Section 13902.

Insofar as practicable and consistent with the best interest of the recipients, the provisions of this chapter shall be administered as a separate program which provides the aged, blind or disabled persons who qualify under the provisions of Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 12000) or Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 13000) of this part with a unified and comprehensive program of care. In developing administrative plans to implement the provisions of this chapter, priority shall be given to the plan utilizing the most favorable federal cost-sharing formula.

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