“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

CalWORKs CalWORKs provides temporary financial assistance and employment related services to families with minor children. CalFresh (formerly known as Food Stamps) The CalFresh Program was established to improve the nutrition of people in low-income households by increasing their food-buying power so they can purchase nutritious food, such as fruits, vegetables...

General Relief (GR) is a County-funded program that provides temporary cash aid to eligible indigent adult lawful residents who are ineligible for Federal or State programs. If you receive General Relief you may be required to participate in the CalFresh Employment & Training/ General Relief Work Program. For more information...

Elder Disabled Abuse Child Abuse

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...

The current provider for vocational assessments is Foster Assessment Center and Testing Service for Vocational Assessment Services (FACTS). The assessments are primarily held on alternating Saturday mornings each month at the Anaheim FACTS office. The Emancipation Services contact telephone number for requesting these assessment appointments is 714-704-8000. Call during regular...

Adult Abuse Statistics Adult Protective Services (APS) are directed at preventing or remedying neglect, abuse and exploitation of adults who are unable to protect their own interests because of age or disability. Population Served Adults who are ages 60 years or older. Dependent adults, ages 18-to-59 years, who are physically...