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Work and Community Engagement Requirements Coming to CalFresh
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Starting June 1, 2026, some CalFresh applicants and recipients will need to prove they meet Work and Community Engagement requirements to qualify for benefits. To receive CalFresh, which provides funds to buy healthy food, able-bodied adults without dependents, or ABAWDs, ages 18-64 must prove they are spending at least 20...
Adult Services Policies
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904 Home Safe Program ( 144.6 KB) 907 Service Plan and Monitoring ( 646.24 KB) 908 Reassessment ( 117.3 KB) 909 Case Closure ( 105 KB) 910 Assessment ( 105 KB) 911 Tangible and Non-Tangible Support Services ( 237.92 KB) 912 Case Management Services Policy (184 KB) 913 Multidisciplinary Teams...
Orangewood Children and Family Center
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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...
SSA Organizational Chart
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Health Care
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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 Relief
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Attention: Effective May 1, 2026, online General Relief applications will no longer be available on BenefitsCal. Individuals interested in applying can call 1-800-281-9799 or visit select SSA locations. General Relief (GR) is a County-funded program that provides temporary cash aid to eligible indigent adult lawful residents who are ineligible for...
Operation Santa Claus and Senior Santa and Friends
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Operation Santa Claus Operation Santa Claus (OSC) is a year-round donation program dedicated to providing new gifts and toys to children in foster care in Orange County, California. Additionally, OSC offers gifts to children from low-income families who are receiving assistance from the County of Orange. Approved by the Orange...
What is General Relief?
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Attention: Effective May 1, 2026, online General Relief applications will no longer be available on BenefitsCal. : Individuals interested in applying can call 1-800-281-9799, by visiting select SSA locations , or by mail General Relief (GR) is a cash assistance program funded by the County of Orange. It provides temporary...