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Definitions of Elder/Disabled Abuse
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Adult Protective Services (APS) at 800-451-5155 (24-Hour Hotline) Physical Abuse Beating, slapping, pushing, or kicking Restrictions on freedom of movement, such as confining the victim in the bedroom Overmedication Sexual exploitation Withholding food or Water Financial Abuse The mismanagement of money or stealing property belonging to the victim. This can...
How Do I Apply for CalFresh?
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You can apply for CalFresh online, by phone, mail, fax or in person. Note: Complete as much of the application as you can. Your name, address and signature are necessary to begin the application process. Online Apply for CalFresh benefits online at BenefitsCal.com . To learn more about BenefitsCal, including...
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Jobs - Contracts
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Job Opportunities Are you looking for a unique and challenging opportunity? If so, please consider joining the Orange County Social Services Agency. We have excellent benefits including tuition reimbursement, multiple medical plans, generous sick leave and vacation. Click here for current listings and available jobs. Contract Services The Social Services...
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National Domestic Violence Hotline
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National Domestic Violence 24-Hour Hotline 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY for Deaf/Hard of Hearing) (24-hour hotline, 7 days a week, 365 days a year) The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available to anyone who has been affected by relationship abuse, including those who are currently in abusive relationships, those who are...
Education
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Local school districts can provide education and training referrals for youth under 18 years of age. The Community College Districts can also provide combination high school and college credits simultaneously. GED Scholarships
Purchasing
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Centralized Operations is responsible for procuring goods and services to accomplish agency goals. In addition, we process agency mail; monitor agency stocked forms; maintain closed files; fixed assets inventory control, maintain equipment/furniture inventory, and agency moves. Our mission is to provide a high level of efficiency and professionalism to the...
General Education Development (G.E.D.)
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For foster youth that will not have enough credits to graduate before leaving foster care, they may seek information regarding the G.E.D. through the high school they are attending. The emancipated foster youth that did not graduate from high school and want to pursue the G.E.D. may pursue this through...
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Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP)
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Formerly known as group home, Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) was established effective January 1, 2017 by Assembly Bill 403 (Chapter 773, Statutes of 2015 . STRTP is a residential facility operated by a public agency or private organization that provides the following services: Integrated program of specialized and intensive...
CalWORKs
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You can apply for CalWORKs by phone (800-281-9799; TTY: 714-834-8500), in person at select Social Services Agency office locations, or online at BenefitsCal.com . If you would like to apply for CalWORKs and you are a minor (under 18 years of age), never married, and either pregnant or have a...