Body CalFresh benefits have returned to the regular issuance process with the end of the federal government shutdown. No CalFresh benefits remain on hold. CalFresh applicants and recipients can now expect to receive their full benefits. Orange County CalFresh recipients can check their case status at BenefitsCal.com, 800-281-9799 or one of...

Body Magnetic stripe-only Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards previously issued to residents will be deactivated on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Residents must use a chip/tap-enabled EBT card to continue accessing benefits. EBT chip/tap-enabled cards feature security upgrades that protect users from fraud. Residents who already have chip/tap-enabled EBT cards do not...

Body This year’s Annual Report on the Conditions of Children in Orange County is now available. The report details the conditions of health, economic well-being, education and safety of Orange County’s children, giving insight into the ongoing efforts and progress in the conditions of our community’s youth. Two areas of interest... Links in this section relate to Body

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... Links in this section relate to Body

Body Effective January 1, 2026, two changes to Medi-Cal eligibility rules will take effect: Reinstated asset limits: Adults 65 and older, people with disabilities, and those who are in a family that exceeds income limits under federal tax rules will need to meet asset requirements to receive Medi-Cal. Countable assets include...

Body 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...