A variety of factors such as abuse history, time since abuse occurred, previous medical examinations, past medical treatment experience, family dynamics, developmental level, temperament, etc., all influence the child’s perception of the examination. The CAST medical component’s goals are to check the child’s medical condition, collect forensic specimens, coordinate information...
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 provided by the County of Orange...
A CalWORKs Welfare-To-Work participant who appears unable to fully participate in their assigned activity, or who exhibits behavioral problems limiting their ability to participate, may have a learning or developmental disability. A Case Manager can use a screening tool with the participant, and if a potential disability is determined a...
CASA Making a difference one child at a time! Court Appointed Special Advocates ( CASA ) is a non-profit organization that trains community volunteers to serve as powerful mentors and advocates for our community’s most severely abused, abandoned and neglected children. CASA volunteers are needed to help make sure that...
Child Abuse Reporting Act While everyone should report suspected child abuse, The California Penal Code provides that it is a crime for certain professionals and laypersons who have a special working relationship of contact with children not to report suspected child abuse to the proper authorities. These professionals and laypersons...
It is a requirement under the CalWORKs program that parents or caretakers on aide, unless exempt to meet work requirement, participate in an approved Welfare-To-Work (WTW) employment related activity. Below you will find a list of services that support the WTW activity for persons who are approved for and receiving...
Everyday, people like YOU are making a difference in a child's life . They give support, show compassion, provide a safe home and help children find the courage to hope for a better life. They are teachers, friends, role models, and heroes. They are foster and adoptive parents. Help make...
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) providers and recipients must either enroll in the Electronic Timesheet System (ETS) or the Telephonic Timesheet System (TTS) to complete, submit, and manage their IHSS timesheet and payment accounts. These secured systems allow IHSS providers to submit their IHSS timesheets and the IHSS recipients to review...
Orange County’s Interactive Voice Response (IVR) System provides telephone-based, self-service automation for CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, Food Stamps, and General Relief programs. If you would like information regarding your CalWORKs, Food Stamps, Medi-Cal, or General Relief case, you may call 855-541-5411 , 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our 24-hour...
The County of Orange Social Services Agency (SSA) is warning clients who possess an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card to be on the lookout for potential scammers trying to obtain confidential client information in order to commit fraud through fake websites. EBT cardholders should be aware their accounts can only...