BenefitsCal is NOW LIVE! BenefitsCal is a new simple way to apply for, view and renew benefits for health coverage, food and cash assistance: . To learn more about , please visit .
We would like to thank the
@Chargers
players & their families who generously provided holiday gifts to 13 families in need! Your kindness and generosity will make the holidays very special for these families. Thank you and we wish you all a wonderful holiday season!
@ChargersCR
The
@OCFireAuthority
recommends removing holiday trees promptly from your home after the holidays. An ignited tree can be completely consumed by fire in 3-5 seconds and generate over 2,000 degrees of radiant heat. For more tips, visit .
Join
@AdvanceOrangeCo
by participating in the Orange County Holiday Meal Program to support vulnerable seniors and local restaurants. To learn how to sponsor a senior, volunteer to deliver meals and how to become a restaurant meal provider, please visit: .
After 32 years of service to the Orange County community, SSA's Director Debra Baetz will retire August 11, 2022. Her dedication, expertise and hard work have had a great impact to Orange County. We thank and honor her for her service and accomplishments.
Happy Mental Health Awareness Month!
@NAMIOC
is encouraging everyone to learn how to validate and empower others who are struggling to express their feelings. NAMI OC is available 24/7. Contact the OC WarmLine for emotional support and resources at: (714) 991-6412.
Happy
#MentalHealth
Awareness Month!💚
If you ever doubt for one second that no one cares what you have to say or how you feel please remember this:
✅ You matter
✅ Your feelings matter
✅ Please don't suffer in silence
✅
#YourVoiceMatters
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
Stay safe and alert on the Silverado Canyon fire by following OC Fire Authority
@OCFA_PIO
and
#SilveradoFire
. The Public Information Hotline is accepting inquiry calls regarding the fire at (714) 628-7085. For more info, refer to this press release:
This morning, the OC Board of Supervisors proclaimed November as Adoption Awareness Month. Thank you to all families who have adopted children in OC and provide them with a loving home. For info on becoming a resource family visit or call 888-871-5437
Today marks the 1st day of
#ChildAbusePreventionMonth
. The Blue Ribbon & Blue Pinwheel symbolize support for child abuse prevention. These "Pinwheels for Prevention" gardens help remind us to do all we can to "Keep Kids Safe, Healthy & Happy!" Learn more:
Our special friend Baxter just got a new dog bed! Well-deserved for Orange County’s first and only therapy dog, dedicated to helping some of our most vulnerable residents: commercially sexually exploited children (also known as CSEC youth). Look at his big smile!
August is
#NationalDogMonth
. SSA's certified therapy dog, Cadence brings unconditional love in court to juvenile victims & is an instrumental member of the SSA community. Thanks for serving and lending us a paw, Cadence.🐾 Don't forget to show your furry friends some love today!
January is
#HumanTrafficking
Awareness Month. National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month is a time to raise awareness and take collective action for prevention and ending all forms of exploitation.
Parenting classes are available at no cost to Orange County parents & caregivers. Learn to build strong, healthy relationships with your children & other skills. See flyers for upcoming schedule. For more info, call (714) 361-4381.
Today was the kick-off of the Blue Ribbon Month for Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month in April. We encourage all Orange County residents to wear blue on April 24, 2018 to raise awareness about child abuse.
#PassThePinwheelOC
#GoBlueForOCKids
#ICYMI
The Orange County Board of Supervisors recognized
#ChildAbusePreventionMonth
at the Orange County Board of Supervisors meeting, Tuesday, April 12, 2022. Ensuring the safety and well-being of Orange County children is our priority.
#GoBlueForOCKids
The OC Food Help website offers residents some helpful food resources such as a food map to locate local food pantries & soup kitchens that can foster the holiday spirit. Visit & share with others who may benefit from this resource.
As a result of the COVID-19 situation, please be advised of the following changes to our programs. For more information, please click on the following link:
We're hiring! Join us in providing services for more than 800,000 Orange County residents. Start your County career as an Information Processing Technician. Learn more about the position or apply at
We are partnering with
@OCUnitedWay
and the IRS to provide FREE tax prep. services. Now - 4/13/18, United Way will be hosting a VITA site at our Santa Ana office on Grand Ave. on Fridays & Saturdays from 9-3:30 p.m. by appointment only! Visit 2 learn more!
We are collecting generous donations of cloth face coverings & surgical masks for our providers who care for adult elderly/disabled clients unable to live at home safely without assistance. Please see the attached flyer for more details ()
It's National Foster Care Month! Celebrate the importance of kinship and foster caregivers and help spread the word through emails, social media posts, and more.
#NFCM2018
#FosterCareMonth
The pilot phase of the Restaurant Meals Program (RMP) will officially launch in Orange County on February 1, 2018 at participating restaurants in the cities of Anaheim and Santa Ana. See link for more information.
#OCRMP
#CalFresh
SCAM ALERT: Recent text messaging scam targeting CalWORKs, CalFresh, and General Relief clients throughout California. Do not give out your personal information via email or text message. Please see flyer and/or press release for more detailed information.
The Orange County Board of Supervisors recognized
#NationalFosterCareMonth
and the 27 organizations and partners who assisted Orange County in providing support to Orange County's Afghan refugees at the Orange County Board of Supervisors meeting, Tuesday, May 10, 2022.
The Orange County Board of Supervisors has unanimously appointed An Tran as the new director of the County of Orange Social Services Agency, effective August 12, 2022. Read more:
It's time to
#GoBlueForOCKids
!!! Let's spread the word on the importance of ending childhood abuse & neglect. Share/tag photos of yourself wearing blue today with the hashtag
#GoBlueForOCKids
. Thank you for your support!
Our Child Abuse Hotline: (714) 940-1000 or (800) 207-4464
Join us tomorrow, April 21st, in wearing blue for OC kids to show your support in ending childhood abuse & neglect. Share/tag photos of yourself wearing blue with the hashtag
#GoBlueForOCKids
. Let's all spread the word about child abuse prevention. Thank you for your support!
Protect yourself & others from COVID-19 by wearing a face covering, washing your hands often & staying 6 feet apart from others. Go to for basic tips to help you and your family stay safe or call (800) 564-8448 for health info, testing locations & more.
Free food distribution is available to families in need. See info on the attached post for details on when & how to register. For assistance with buying food, you can apply for CalFresh (food stamps) by visiting or calling (800) 281-9799.
Many families have been impacted financially by COVID & could use some assistance. Please take a look at the August schedule for a free food distribution & share with anyone who could benefit.
Latest EBT card scam reported in OC of text/email/phone call falsely notifying EBT cardholders case would be discontinued & requesting to verify EBT card #. Please do not respond with any info; report issue to our service center at 800-281-9799 or EBT help line at 877-328-9677.
Today, we joined Health Care Agency & OC Board of Supervisors in proudly recognizing March as
#SocialWorkMonth
. Thank you to all of our social work staff for your service & dedication to protecting, supporting & improving the lives of children, adults & families in our community!
As a precautionary measure to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, our public assistance offices will be closed to the public effective March 17, 2020 until further notice. See press release () or visit for more info.
Each year, November is recognized as
#NationalAdoptionMonth
. This year's theme is focused on the adoption of children currently in foster care. Help spread the word about foster adoption; every child deserves a family. Find some inspiration with the short, heartfelt video below.
If you are considering growing your family through foster adoption, consider opening you heart and home to a teen. You won’t regret it!
To find out how to get started, visit us at .
#AdoptTeens
Introducing the ¡Mas Fresco! More Fresh Program. If you are a CalFresh recipient and buy fruits/vegetables using your EBT card you can earn up $40 a month for 12-months to buy more fruits/vegetables at participating Northgate Markets. See flyer/link.
The County of Orange Social Services Agency, and Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento, Second District, invite you to attend a Community Resources & Health Fair on Saturday, March 25 at Centennial Park in Santa Ana.
Effective 02/22, SSA will expand public assistance office hours at four regional offices. This is to ensure a greater number of OC residents have in-person access to benefits and related services during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Full press release:
We had the opportunity to showcase our new Mobile Response Vehicle (MRV), Tuesday, August 9, 2022. The MRVs help bring SSA’s services to residents and has served an estimated 22,000 residents over the last five years. Read more here:
Staying hydrated, monitoring physical activity and wearing loose, lightweight clothing are just some of the ways to help reduce heat stress in seniors. Read more tips from the
@CDCgov
on staying safe during the warm summer temperatures:
With the holiday season in full swing, Operation Santa Claus is now accepting donations to make the holidays special for children Orange County. Please visit our website for information on how you can help. Thank you for your generosity.
Please take a moment to watch this inspiring video about a former foster youth from our friends at the
@orangewoodfdn
. For more information about becoming a resource family, please visit or call (888) 871-5437.
Sign up for tomorrow's virtual information session about commonly-used benefits programs that help individuals & families obtain food, employment, healthcare & more! Additional sessions are available in Spanish & Vietnamese.
Click here to register:
March is
#SocialWorkMonth
.🧡 Our social workers are the reason we are able to deliver quality services that are accessible and responsive to the community. Don't forget to thank a social worker today!
#OurCommitmentOurCommunity
Did you know March is National Nutrition Month? This month is a great time to put the focus back on our health goals & good nutrition by making healthy food choices. Check out some tips from
@USDA
on how to make healthy choices from the important food groups.
Starting April 24, 2023, there will be a new way to apply for, view and renew benefits for health coverage, food and cash assistance: . Visit to learn more.
The 2019 Teen Volunteer Work Experience Program is open for registration! Many areas within
@OrangeCountySSA
utilize support from eager & energetic teens ages 16-19 y.o. Gain valuable professional & public service experience. Apply by 6/21. More info:
Here at the County of Orange Social Services Agency, our staff are always looking to make a difference to the community we serve. Learn more about the programs & services we can offer to help the children, adults & families in need, visit .
#WednesdayWisdom
We are proud to announce that we have won two
@NACoTweets
for our Be The One Child Sex Trafficking campaign and for the Restaurant Meals Program. Thank you for this recognition! To find out more about these programs, see links.
Closing Adoption Awareness Month read a story about Noah, who was safely surrendered at a Fire Station. A year later the firefighters were overjoyed to see him alongside with Noah's loving adoptive parents. For full story: . Visit
Self-care helps keep our minds & bodies healthy. This includes talking with friends & family members, laughing & getting a good night's sleep. Check out other self-care tips below.
If you or someone you know is suicidal, call the Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now known as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and can be reached by calling or texting 988, or chatting on . If you or a loved one are struggling, the 988 Lifeline is available 24/7.
Today is a historical day for
#suicideprevention
&
#mentalhealth
in the U.S.! The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, now known as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, can be more easily reached by calling or texting 988, or chatting on .
#988Lifeline
Census results help us continue to provide important services & programs to those who are in need in our OC community. The 2020 Census has 9 total questions that will take only 5-10 minutes to complete. Fill out your Census form today at .
@OCParks
invites you to attend the 9th Annual Monarch Butterfly Day at Mile Square Park tomorrow. Learn about Monarch butterflies and their natural habitat. Recommended for ages 4-12, but all-ages are welcome.
#FamilyFriday
REMINDER: Some EBT customers are continuing to receive scam phone call & text messages soliciting or asking them to confirm their personal EBT information. DO NOT call or text those numbers back. Instead, contact EBT Customer Service Toll Free at (877) 328-9677, available 24/7.
SCAM ALERT: Recent text messaging scam targeting CalWORKs, CalFresh, and General Relief clients throughout California. Do not give out your personal information via email or text message. Please see flyer and/or press release for more detailed information.
Do you need help understanding your child's Individualized Education Plan (IEP)? Attend one of the upcoming IEP clinics at the Magnolia Park Family Resource Center. Call (714) 530-7413 for additional information and to schedule an appointment.
EBT CARDHOLDERS: A phishing scam on Facebook has been reported with someone posting a scam phone number. Never provide your personal information from an email, text message or via any social media platform claiming to be SSA or your worker.
The Orange County Adult Protective Services hotline is available 24 hours, 7 days a week. If you would like to discuss or report elder or disabled adult abuse, contact 800-451-5155.
#OurCommunityOurCommitment
As National Social Work Month comes to an end, we would again like to acknowledge ALL social workers for serving children and families throughout the year. We thank you and we appreciate all you do!
#SWMonth
#NationalSocialWorkMonth
The large Mobile Response Vehicle will be at the Community Resources & Health Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Centennial Park in Santa Ana. This event is brought to you by the County of Orange Social Services Agency, and
@ocsupsarmiento
, Second District.
Online parenting classes are available at no cost to Orange County parents & caregivers starting Wednesday, July 29. Learn to build strong, healthy relationships with your children & other skills. Class is limited, pre-registration is required. See flyer below for details.
Thousands of foster care teens across the U.S. are in need of lifelong, supportive connections. Visit the National Adoption Month website today to learn how to help them share their voice, develop leadership skills, and deepen ties within their community:
We're hiring! Join us in providing services for more than 800,000 Orange County residents. Start your County career as a Social Services Supervisor I or Social Services Supervisor II. Learn more about the position or apply at:
Did you know? The County of Orange Social Services Agency employs over 4,000 employees who work every day to deliver services to improve the health, safety and well-being of children, adults with disabilities, seniors and families in our community.
#OurCommunityOurCommitment
Thank you to the Blue Ribbon Committee for organizing a wonderful Kick-Off event at the Bowers Museum in recognition of April’s National Child Abuse Prevention Month!
#GoBlue4OCKids
#ChildAbusePreventionMonth
Free tax filing assistance is available at our agency's Santa Ana Regional Center thru
@unitedwayoc
's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program! See if you qualify for the EITCs. Call (888) 434-8248 to make an appt. For more info, see below or visit .
Children and Family Services is one of four divisions in our agency and employs the largest number of Social Workers amongst the four. They provide services designed to protect children from abuse and neglect, and also provide services to at-risk families.
#SWMonth
If you are or know a veteran who is looking for a job,
@CA_EDD
is having a job and resource fair for veterans next Friday, December 14 from 8:30 AM to 4 PM at Orange County One-Stop in Irvine. For more info and to register, visit:
The EDD is sponsoring several "Honor a Hero, Hire a Vet" hiring events throughout SoCal from December 13-14.
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Visit the links below for more information:
San Diego:
Orange County:
Oceanside:
#WorkingInCA