Child Abuse Services Team (CAST) Make a CAST Referral

Once your application for CalFresh has been approved, you will be issued a Golden State Advantage Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card. The distribution of CalFresh benefits with a plastic debit card makes the issuance of CalFresh benefits faster and easier through the use of electronic transactions. By using the EBT...

Upon application for cash assistance, if the worker determines that the applicant is apparently eligible, the worker may evaluate the need to provide a cash assistance amount, not to exceed $200, immediately (within 24 hours) based on an emergency situation that may include, but is not limited to the following...

Child abuse reports and information that is given to child protective service agencies are always confidential by law. Unless you are a mandated reporter, you can choose to make the report without giving your name.

“Braveheart” - Our Lion Mascot When CAST first began, our team dreamed of having a mascot that would be symbolic of the following gifts: Knowledge to help children understand what has happened to them. Courage to be able to tell someone about what has happened. Heart to show them that...

Within the CalWORKs program there are various types of emergency assistance available. Below you will find a list and description of these types of assistance. Diversion Information about Diversion Assistance Homeless Information about Temporary and Permanent Homeless Assistance Immediate Need Information about Immediate Need Assistance

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Employment Services are provided to current CalWORKs Welfare-To-Work employed participants to obtain or retain employment or to advance to new employment that may provide greater income or benefits. It provides continued case management and support services such as emergency child care, transportation, food and shelter assistance, financial counseling, and referrals...

This organization receives Federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA) funds for their Youth Program, which serves youth ages 14 to 21 that are economically disadvantaged and meets one or more of the following criteria: Deficient in basic literacy skills A school dropout Homeless, a runaway, or a foster child Pregnant or...

Orangewood Children's Foundation is the current contract provider for this service, which consists of approximately 126 independent living skills workshops each year, 6 special events, and seminars on specialized topics. Visit Orangewood Children's Foundation for information on the services they provide, links to the ILP Newsletter, or to see the...