Please select the area in which you may be interested to learn more about the Social Services Agency's services: Adult Services, Aid Programs, and Public Health Insurance Children & Family Services Family Self-Sufficiency Vital links to the community and SSA's public partners may also be found on the Agency's website...
Employment There are several employment-related services available to youth in the Orange County communities. Education Local school districts can provide education and training referrals for youth under 18 years of age. The Community College Districts can also provide combination high school and college credits simultaneously. The above resources are available...
Foster youth and emancipated foster youth may receive Medi-Cal benefits until their 21st birthday. Medi-Cal can provide medical, dental, and behavioral health services insurance to eligible youth. The telephone number for emancipated youth to receive Medi-Cal benefits is 714-704-8842 .
Mental Health and Substance Abuse may be barriers that prevent a CalWORKs participant from successfully moving to self-sufficiency. Mental health and substance abuse services are provided to CalWORKs clients in order to remove barriers to employment or facilitate participation in a Welfare-To-Work activity. Cooperating in a treatment plan for resolution...
The CAST therapists: Provide crisis intervention services on-site at CAST Deliver short-term therapy for the child and family Facilitate referrals to resources in the community for long term therapy Two full-time licensed therapists, including one Spanish speaking, are available on-site at CAST to provide crisis intervention services and short-term follow-up...
Diversion is a service designed to redirect CalWORKs applicants from extended assistance by making a one-time payment to help the client meet a need that will help them obtain or maintain employment. If the social worker determines that the applicant would benefit from a diversion payment, the applicant may choose...
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is available to some foster youth and emancipated foster youth. Information regarding eligibility and contact numbers can be found at the Social Security Administration .
Several of the trades unions are now offering apprenticeship opportunities. The following link is to a variety of trade apprenticeships throughout the state of California: California Apprenticeship Coordinators Association
Orange County Child Protective Services 714-940-1000 or 800-207-4464 (24-hour hotline, 7 days a week) If you would like to discuss or report child abuse.
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