“Braveheart” - Our Lion Mascot When CAST first began, our team dreamed of having a mascot that would be symbolic of the following gifts: Knowledge to help children understand what has happened to them. Courage to be able to tell someone about what has happened. Heart to show them that...
Within the CalWORKs program there are various types of emergency assistance available. Below you will find a list and description of these types of assistance. Diversion Information about Diversion Assistance Homeless Information about Temporary and Permanent Homeless Assistance Immediate Need Information about Immediate Need Assistance
CalWORKs CalWORKs provides temporary financial assistance and employment related services to families with minor children. CalFresh (formerly known as Food Stamps) The CalFresh Program was established to improve the nutrition of people in low-income households by increasing their food-buying power so they can purchase nutritious food, such as fruits, vegetables...
On the Job Training is a form of subsidized employment in which a participant receives job skills training from an employer. After the training period, the employer is expected to hire the participant on as a regular employee. The employment would then become unsubsidized.
Putting the Puzzle Together (7 hours). This program is designed to provide mandated reporters with insights into the roles and responsibilities of Child Protective Services and other CAST team member agencies have after a Child Abuse Report has been received. The training follows a case from the initial Child Abuse...
The CalFresh Quality Control Unit is a part of the Administrative Services Division – Quality Support Team of the Orange County Social Services Agency. The unit is comprised of ten quality control reviewers who are responsible for reviewing a sampling of cases provided by the State. ATTENTION: If you do...
Information for CalFresh Recipients Information for Restaurant Owners The County of Orange is participating in the Restaurant Meals Program (RMP). RMP allows elderly, disabled and homeless CalFresh recipients and their spouse to use their Golden State Advantage (EBT) card to purchase prepared meals from participating restaurants. To find a list...
Welcome to the Orange County In-Home Supportive Services Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) webpage. FLSA involves new rules regarding overtime, travel time, wait time, violations, and the new IHSS time sheet. FLSA changes have been implemented effective, February 1, 2016. Orange County FLSA Information Line: 844-825-3002 (Monday - Friday, 8:00...
Social Services Agency Office Support Volunteer The County of Orange Social Services Agency (SSA) operates under the policy direction of the Orange County Board of Supervisors and the California Departments of Social Services and Health Services. SSA is responsible for planning, implementing, and operating many of the social services programs...