SSA Supports Orange County Residents as they strive to enjoy a safe and supportive environment that promotes stability and self-reliance. California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) CalWORKs provides cash-aid and services to eligible families to help pay for housing, food and other necessary expenses. CalWORKs recipients receive Medi-Cal...

If you are interested in receiving notifications of Requests for Information (RFI), Request for Applications (RFA), or Requests for Proposals (RFP) for Human Services, please click here to register in OpenGov, the County's new, Internet-based, bid management system for County procurement acquisitions. There is no charge to register in OpenGov...

Register to bid and receive notifications of future opportunities in the County’s Bidding System by selecting Subscribe to create an account. Follow updates to existing solicitations by finding the solicitation and clicking the Follow button. This will allow all interested parties to receive amendments and addenda automatically. As part of...

You can apply for CalWORKs by phone (800-281-9799), in person at select Social Services Agency office locations, or online at BenefitsCal.com . If you would like to apply for CalWORKs and you are a minor (under 18 years of age), never married, and either pregnant or have a child, then...

General Relief (GR) is a County-funded program that provides temporary cash aid to eligible indigent adult lawful residents who are ineligible for Federal or State programs. If you receive General Relief you may be required to participate in the CalFresh Employment & Training/ General Relief Work Program. For more information...

You can apply for Refugee Cash Assistance by phone (800-281-9799), in person at select Social Services Agency office locations, or online at BenefitsCal.com . Verifications Required Refugee Cash Assistance applicants must provide documentation issued by USCIS that verified their refugee, asylee, or trafficking victim status.

Orange County Department of Education OCDE Website Directory, links to school and district Websites. Links to special education programs, school performance indicators, and other education-related information. OCDE's School District Directory. Individualized Education Plan Resources & Advocacy California Department of Education The site includes academic resources such as an I. E...

Families & Communities Together (FaCT) Families and Communities Together (FaCT) Launched in 1994, Families and Communities Together (FaCT) is a network of Family Resource Centers (FRCs), which provides essential family support services, education and resources to children and families. FaCT is administered by the County of Orange Social Services Agency...

Attention: Medi-Cal is changing its rules so more people can get covered. Starting January 1, 2024, more adults will be eligible for full Medi-Cal benefits. Immigration status doesn’t matter. Even if you’ve been denied full Medi-Cal recently, you could be eligible now. Also starting in January, assets will no longer...

Social Security number or proof of application for a number for each person applying for aid. Proof from US Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS, formerly INS) of permanent resident alien status. Pregnancy verification if an unborn is the only eligible child. Pay stubs for all persons working now or who...