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How Do I Apply For Medi-Cal?
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Attention: The California Department of Health Care Services has begun sending text messages about 2027 Work and Community Engagement Requirements for Medi-Cal. This is a legitimate message. Starting January 2027, certain Medi-Cal recipients will be asked to prove they are working or volunteering during their renewal periods. SSA staff will...
General Information
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Attention: The California Department of Health Care Services has begun sending text messages about 2027 Work and Community Engagement Requirements for Medi-Cal. This is a legitimate message. Starting January 2027, certain Medi-Cal recipients will be asked to prove they are working or volunteering during their renewal periods. SSA staff will...
News & Publications
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The “News & Publications” section provides an archive of the most recent Press Releases issued by the Social Services Agency. They are intended to inform and communicate with the community upcoming events as well as newsworthy developments within the agency. Public Information Officer (PIO) Jamie Cargo Phone: (714) 541-7444 Email...
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Children & Family Services Policies
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Absent Parent Search/Relative Search (61.9 KB) Abuse Investigations - Findings, Documentation and Cross Reporting (66.8 KB) Abuse Investigations - Open Case (47.6 KB) Abuse Investigations - Orangewood Children's Home (307.16 KB) Abuse Investigations - Practice Guidelines (504.88 KB) Abuse Investigations--Foster Care (56.1 KB) Abuse Investigations--Protective Interventions (127.3 KB) Acquisition of...
Persons Report
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Purpose of the Report In order to provide an accurate, current and transparent review of the populations served by the County of Orange Social Services Agency, the Research Unit prepares the Persons Served by Orange County Social Services Agency Report to monitor the number of individuals served by our Agency...
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Nondiscrimination and Accommodation Notices
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SSA Nondiscrimination Statement In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Division 21 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the County of Orange Social Services Agency (SSA) is committed to protecting the civil rights for all individuals and...
Scholarships
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Foster youth who remain in foster care after their 16th birthdays may be eligible for Chafee Post-Secondary Education and Training Vouchers (ETV) to reimburse academic or vocational expenses up to $5,000.00 per school year. The California Student Aid Commission administers this program. To learn more, please visit their website at...
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Learn about Children & Family Services
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Children and Family Services The mission of Orange County Children and Family Services is to strengthen and stabilize families and to create an environment where children are free from abuse in permanent, nurturing homes. Children and Family Services at a Glance The Child Abuse Registry receives approximately 39,000 reports of...
Civil Rights
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You have the right to receive the same services, consideration and equal treatment given to all other applicants or customers regardless of age, race, religion, ancestry, sexual orientation, domestic partnership, national origin, language, political affiliation, sex, gender identity, gender expression, disability (including HIV status), marital status, color, ethnic group identification...
Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI)
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Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI) provides cash to certain aged, blind and disabled legal non-citizens ineligible for Supplemental Security Income/State Supplemental Payment (SSI/SSP) due to their immigration status. CAPI participants may also be eligible for Medi-Cal , In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) and/or CalFresh . If you are interested in...