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Teen Volunteer Work Experience Program
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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...
Scholarships
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Foster youth who remain in foster care after their 16th birthdays may be eligible for Chafee Post-Secondary Education and Training Vouchers (ETV) to reimburse academic or vocational expenses up to $5,000.00 per school year. The California Student Aid Commission administers this program. To learn more, please visit their website at...
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Learn about Children & Family Services
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Children and Family Services The mission of Orange County Children and Family Services is to strengthen and stabilize families and to create an environment where children are free from abuse in permanent, nurturing homes. Children and Family Services at a Glance The Child Abuse Registry receives approximately 39,000 reports of...
Health Care
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Attention: The California Department of Health Care Services has begun sending text messages about 2027 Work and Community Engagement Requirements for Medi-Cal. This is a legitimate message. Starting January 2027, certain Medi-Cal recipients will be asked to prove they are working or volunteering during their renewal periods. SSA staff will...
Child Welfare City-by-City Reports
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2025-26 City Reports (2025) Orange County Report (2025) CWS Outcomes At-A-Glance (July 2026) Public Data Resource (May 2026) To request an archived report, please submit your request to: CWSReports@ssa.ocgov.com
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General Relief
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Attention: Effective May 1, 2026, online General Relief applications will no longer be available on BenefitsCal. Individuals interested in applying can call 1-800-281-9799 or visit select SSA locations. General Relief (GR) is a County-funded program that provides temporary cash aid to eligible indigent adult lawful residents who are ineligible for...
What is General Relief?
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Attention: Effective May 1, 2026, online General Relief applications will no longer be available on BenefitsCal. : Individuals interested in applying can call 1-800-281-9799, by visiting select SSA locations , or by mail General Relief (GR) is a cash assistance program funded by the County of Orange. It provides temporary...
How to Apply for General Relief
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You can apply for General Relief Benefits by phone (800-281-9799 / TTY 714-834-8500), in person at select Social Services Agency office locations, or by mail. Call Center hours are: Weekdays (Monday-Friday) from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. To apply in person, please click the link below for a list of...
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Family Urgent Response System (FURS)
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The Family Urgent Response System (FURS) is a collaboration of the County of Orange Social Services Agency (SSA), Health Care Agency (HCA) and Probation Department. Through FURS, a statewide toll-free hotline is available for current and former foster youth (up to age 21) and their caregivers, where they can call...