On September 27, 2022, the OC Board of Supervisors authorized dissolution of the Orange County Children’s Partnership. This change was made to reduce duplication of services already provided by other programs and committees within Orange County. The annual Conditions of Children Report will continue publication under the direction of the...

About the Restaurant Meals Program Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) To find a list of participating restaurants, click here and scroll down to Orange County. The Restaurant Meals Program (RMP) allows elderly, disabled* and homeless CalFresh recipients and their spouse to use their Golden State Advantage (EBT) card to purchase prepared...

Vocational Assessment is the activity following Job Services for CalWORKs Welfare-To-Work participants who have not found full-time employment. The assessment is a professional evaluation of the participant’s work history, skills, education, knowledge and physical abilities, and evaluation of the chances for employment given the participant’s current status and the local...

A Child and Family Team (CFT) refers to a group of individuals who collaborate with one another to support and serve the child/youth and family to ensure that the child’s/youth’s needs are being met. The CFT must include the child/youth, family and representatives from the placing agency, mental health as...

Purpose of the Report In order to provide an accurate, current and transparent review of the populations served by the County of Orange Social Services Agency, the Research Unit prepares the Persons Served by Orange County Social Services Agency Report to monitor the number of individuals served by our Agency...

Operation Santa Claus Operation Santa Claus (OSC) is a year-round donation program dedicated to providing new gifts and toys to children in foster care in Orange County, California. Additionally, OSC offers gifts to children from low-income families who are receiving assistance from the County of Orange. Approved by the Orange...

Providing love, support, and assistance to children in transition can be a rewarding experience. Volunteers in the programs listed below contribute their talents and energy toward creating comfort, joy, and a sense of stability for children who may be facing transitions or temporary placements. Learn more about becoming a volunteer...

Orangewood Children and Family Center (OCFC) is a 24-hour emergency shelter operated by the County of Orange Social Services Agency. It provides temporary care for children who have experienced abuse, neglect, or abandonment. Licensed by the California Department of Social Services (Facility #306090006), OCFC serves as a safe and supportive...

CalFresh (formerly known as Food Stamps) General Information Attention: Changes to the State Utility Assistance Subsidy (SUAS) Annual Payments The State Utility Assistance Subsidy (SUAS) is an energy assistance payment — currently set at $20.01 annually — is provided to certain CalFresh households to enable them to qualify for the...

100 A2 Immediate Need/Expedited Determination 100 B1 Income Definitions 100 B10 Minor Parents Assistance Unit and Treatment of Income 100 B14 Income Reporting Threshold for SAR 100 B15 Overpayments and Underpayments 100 B2 Treatment of Income 100 B5 Higher and Lower MAPs 100 B8 Two Party Check Issuance 100 B9...