Cal. Gov. Code § 12803.8
The secretary shall provide all possible assistance to any county desiring to integrate or otherwise unify services administered by one or more departments in the Health and Welfare Agency. This assistance shall include, but not be limited to, the provision of technical assistance, modification or waiving of administrative regulations, and supporting legislation to modify statutory requirements impeding the integration of services.
The directors of departments within the Health and Welfare Agency shall cooperate with the secretary in assisting the counties to achieve the integration of health, social service, and other programs. At the request of the secretary, the directors of departments shall make available all reasonable resources necessary to meet the legislative intent of integrating these services at the local level.
Ca. Gov. Code § 12803.8