California Code, Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC § 5878.1

(a) It is the intent of this article to establish programs that ensure services will be provided to eligible children and youth, as defined in Section 5892, and that they are part of the children and youth system of care established pursuant to this part.

(b) It is the intent of this act that services provided under this chapter are accountable, developed in partnership with youth and their families and child welfare agencies, are culturally competent, and individualized to the strengths and needs of each child and their family.

(c) This act does not authorize a service to be provided to a minor without the consent of the child's parent or legal guardian beyond those already authorized by existing statute.

(d) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2026, if amendments to the Mental Health Services Act   1 are approved by the voters at the March 5, 2024, statewide primary election.