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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...
General Relief Regulations
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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)
News & Publications
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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...
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How Do I Apply For Medi-Cal?
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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 Information
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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...
Orangewood Children and Family Center Celebrates 40 Years
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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...
County of Orange Social Services Agency Annual Report Now Available
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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...
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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...