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Teen Volunteer Work Experience Program
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Social Services Agency Office Support Volunteer The County of Orange Social Services Agency (SSA) operates under the policy direction of the Orange County Board of Supervisors and the California Departments of Social Services and Health Services. SSA is responsible for planning, implementing, and operating many of the social services programs...
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...
How to Apply for General Relief
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You can apply for General Relief Benefits by phone (800-281-9799 / TTY 714-834-8500), in person at select Social Services Agency office locations, or by mail. Call Center hours are: Weekdays (Monday-Friday) from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. To apply in person, please click the link below for a list of...
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Annual Conditions of Children in Orange County Report
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31st Annual Report on the Conditions of Children in Orange County The 31st Annual Report on the Conditions of Children in Orange County studies four interdependent focus areas: Good Health, Economic Well-Being, Educational Achievement and Safe Homes and Communities. Each focus area includes the most recent data for indicators to...
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Be A Volunteer
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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...
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Foster Care Policies
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701 - Extended Foster Care ( 237.7 KB) 701-A Extended Foster Care - Probation (942.7 KB) 702 - Kinship Guardianship Assistance Payment (Kin-GAP) Program (250.4 KB) 703 - Legal Guardians (175.2 KB) 704 - Supplemental Security Income (SSI) (194 KB) 705 - Approved Relative Caregiver (ARC) Program (231.6 KB) 706...