Body Foster youth and emancipated foster youth may receive Medi-Cal benefits until their 21st birthday. Medi-Cal can provide medical, dental, and behavioral health services insurance to eligible youth. The telephone number for emancipated youth to receive Medi-Cal benefits is 714-704-8842 .

Body If you are interested in receiving notifications of Requests for Information (RFI), Request for Applications (RFA), or Requests for Proposals (RFP) for Human Services, please click here to register in OpenGov, the County's new, Internet-based, bid management system for County procurement acquisitions. There is no charge to register in OpenGov...

Body 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...

Body 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...

Body CalFresh (formerly known as Food Stamps) General Information Attention: Changes to the State Utility Assistance Subsidy (SUAS) Annual Payments The State Utility Assistance Subsidy (SUAS) is an energy assistance payment — currently set at $20.01 annually — is provided to certain CalFresh households to enable them to qualify for the...

Body 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...

Body 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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Body Administrative Review (75.9 KB) Benefits and Services ( 120.57 KB) Eligibility Determination ( 137.53 KB) Income ( 94.05 KB) Introduction ( 130.96 KB) Personal Property (63.4 KB) Program Requirements and Penalties ( 153.72 KB) Real Property (97.9 KB) Residence (56.8 KB) Responsible Relatives (54.8 KB) Social Services (46.9 KB)

Body 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...