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Children & Family Services Policies
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Absent Parent Search/Relative Search (61.9 KB) Abuse Investigations - Findings, Documentation and Cross Reporting (66.8 KB) Abuse Investigations - Open Case (47.6 KB) Abuse Investigations - Orangewood Children's Home (307.16 KB) Abuse Investigations - Practice Guidelines (504.88 KB) Abuse Investigations--Foster Care (56.1 KB) Abuse Investigations--Protective Interventions (127.3 KB) Acquisition of...
Persons Report
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Purpose of the Report In order to provide an accurate, current and transparent review of the populations served by the County of Orange Social Services Agency, the Research Unit prepares the Persons Served by Orange County Social Services Agency Report to monitor the number of individuals served by our Agency...
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Civil Rights
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You have the right to receive the same services, consideration and equal treatment given to all other applicants or customers regardless of age, race, religion, ancestry, sexual orientation, domestic partnership, national origin, language, political affiliation, sex, gender identity, gender expression, disability (including HIV status), marital status, color, ethnic group identification...
Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI)
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Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI) provides cash to certain aged, blind and disabled legal non-citizens ineligible for Supplemental Security Income/State Supplemental Payment (SSI/SSP) due to their immigration status. CAPI participants may also be eligible for Medi-Cal, In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) and/or CalFresh. If you are interested in receiving these...
Nondiscrimination and Accommodation Notices
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SSA Nondiscrimination Statement In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Division 21 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the County of Orange Social Services Agency (SSA) is committed to protecting the civil rights for all individuals and...
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...
Scholarships
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Foster youth who remain in foster care after their 16th birthdays may be eligible for Chafee Post-Secondary Education and Training Vouchers (ETV) to reimburse academic or vocational expenses up to $5,000.00 per school year. The California Student Aid Commission administers this program. To learn more, please visit their website at...
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Learn about Children & Family Services
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Children and Family Services The mission of Orange County Children and Family Services is to strengthen and stabilize families and to create an environment where children are free from abuse in permanent, nurturing homes. Children and Family Services at a Glance The Child Abuse Registry receives approximately 39,000 reports of...
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...