County of Napa v. Combs

Opinion

STEIN, J.

The County of Napa (County), for itself and on behalf of Jennifer Combs, appeals from a judgment in the County’s action against her father, David Joseph Combs (Combs), for child support and reimbursement of welfare funds.

Jennifer had been placed in a foster home, pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 300, and a grant from the “Aid to Families with Dependent Children” program (AFDC) funded that placement. The County requested reimbursement pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 11350 1 for the AFDC funds expended between August 24, 1985, and October 31,…