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.
Elder/Disabled Abuse Child Abuse
OC4Kids Child Abuse Services Team (C.A.S.T.)
Child Abuse Reporting Follow-Up Forms Mandated reporters are required by Penal Code Section 11166 to make an initial child abuse report via telephone with a follow-up via written or electronic means within 36 hours. There are two options for mandated reporters to submit their required written follow-up. To simplify the...
There are several employment-related services available to foster youth and emancipated foster youth. Apprenticeships Vocational Assessments Workforce Development Boards
Call Orange County Adult Protective Services (APS) at 800-451-5155 (24-Hour Hotline) The name of the reporting party is confidential. It is not disclosed to the victim, their family, or the alleged abuser.