County of Alameda v. Carleson

Opinion

BURKE, J.

These consolidated cases involve questions of interpretation of certain provisions of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. § 602, subd, (a)), which set forth the requisites for a state plan for aid and services to needy families with children (AFDC program). At issue is the important question whether California’s plan, as set forth in the Welfare and Institutions Code and implemented by regulations promulgated by the California Department of Social Welfare, conforms to the provisions of the federal Act.

In S.F. 22820 (hereafter “the Alameda action”) plaintiff counties brought an…