Body Please select the area in which you may be interested to learn more about the Social Services Agency's services: Adult Services, Aid Programs, and Public Health Insurance Children & Family Services Family Self-Sufficiency Vital links to the community and SSA's public partners may also be found on the Agency's website...

Body You can apply for Refugee Cash Assistance by phone (800-281-9799 / TTY 714-834-8500 ), in person at select Social Services Agency office locations, or online at BenefitsCal.com . Verifications Required Refugee Cash Assistance applicants must provide documentation issued by USCIS that verified their refugee, asylee, or trafficking victim status.

Body Employment There are several employment-related services available to youth in the Orange County communities. Education 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. The above resources are available...

Body Families & Communities Together (FaCT) Families and Communities Together (FaCT) Launched in 1994, Families and Communities Together (FaCT) is a network of Family Resource Centers (FRCs), which provides essential family support services, education and resources to children and families. FaCT is administered by the County of Orange Social Services Agency...

Body Foster youth and emancipated foster youth may receive Medi-Cal benefits until their 21st birthday. Medi-Cal can provide medical, dental, and behavioral health services insurance to eligible youth. The telephone number for emancipated youth to receive Medi-Cal benefits is 714-704-8842 .

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Body For four decades, Orangewood Children and Family Center (OCFC) has welcomed vulnerable, displaced children into a safe, compassionate temporary home. Originally named Orangewood Children’s Home when it opened in 1985 under Bill Steiner and Gen. William Lyon’s leadership, the shelter is a haven for abused and neglected children. Today, operating...

Body The County of Orange Social Services Agency (SSA) is pleased to announce that its annual report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 is now available. This year’s report spotlights the agency’s progress and achievements in serving one in three Orange County residents. SSA’s FY 2024-2025 accomplishments include: Increasing client protection by...

Body 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...

Body 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...