Writing functions in WordPress functions.php that don't replace a WordPress core function

Question

Using instructions from the WordPress codex, I have replaced/added to a number of WordPress core and theme functions. For these tasks, code, such as add_action( 'after_setup_theme', 'mytheme_custom_header_setup'); are already putting the code to work in the right place of the processing.

Now, I have a situation where I want to move code from a custom WordPress template in a child theme into functions.php and call it from the template file as needed. In this case, essentially, I want to move code into functions.php that will include a few layers into a highly customized front-page.php after pulling in some custom field data.

Do child theme template files have access to functions.php or do I need to add some code somewhere to make that connection?

Answer 1

The child theme will have access to the functions in the parent theme's functions.php. Nothing you need to do.