Orange County Adult Protective Services (APS) at 800-451-5155 (24-Hour Hotline) CLICK HERE for information on Enrolling in CDSS Mandated Reporter Online Training Types of Mandated Reporters Everyone should report all observed, known or suspected incidents of adult abuse, but the following persons are required by law to report: "Any person...

Pregnant and Parenting Teens who receive cash assistance from the CalWORKs program may also receive services from a program called Cal-Learn. The Cal-Learn program helps teen parents stay in school and be less dependent on long-term cash assistance. Teens under 19 years of age who are receiving CalWORKs Cash Assistance...

The OCWDB oversees Orange County's workforce development activities and establishes programs in response to the workforce needs of Orange County, including labor market information, employment and training services, and business assistance. For more information regarding workforce development and employment, visit the Orange County Workforce Development Board . For Job Seeker...

When participating in the CalWORKs Welfare-To-Work program, individuals may have their child care expense paid directly to an approved child care provider. Assistance is also available to support all approved Welfare-To-Work activities. This support could include transportation needs, items such as tools or uniforms that may be needed for employment...

Work Experience is a form of subsidized employment in which a participant gains or enhances job skills. There is no expectation that the work site or employer will hire the participant at the end of the training period. Experience Provides the Resources for Tomorrow (EXPRT) helps provide basic job skills...

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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...