Section 34078 Of Chapter 2. Natural Disaster Emergency Shelter Program From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 24. >> Part 1.6. >> Chapter 2.

. For the purpose of providing disaster relief to individuals and families who have been rendered homeless as a result of a natural disaster, the department shall establish a program of security deposit grants and security deposit guarantees to enable local nonprofit agencies and local government to assist homeless individuals and families in the payment of residential rental security deposits.