The services of SSA impact the health, safety, and well being of children, disabled adults, seniors, and families. To deliver quality services, the sites below provide additional information or ways to contact us. AccessOC: This is an email communication to send your questions, suggestions, complaints, and compliments directly to the...

In 2007, California Welfare Directors Association sponsored a legislation called Resource Family Approval Process which later was expanded through Senate Bill 1013 (Chapter 35, Statutes of 2012). The statute requires the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), in collaboration with county child welfare, juvenile and probation agencies; foster parent associations...

There are several employment-related services available to youth in the Orange County communities. Apprenticeships Workforce Investment Boards (WIB)

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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...