California Department of Social Services

California Department of Social Services Adult Programs Division (APD)
Provides oversight, policy and systems functions for programs providing services to the aged, blind and disabled.

The mission of the California Department of Social Services is to serve, protect, and support the people of California experiencing need in ways that empower wellbeing and disrupt systemic inequities. http://www.cdss.ca.gov/agedblinddisabled/default.htm

In-Home Supportive Services: http://www.cdss.ca.gov/agedblinddisabled/PG1296.htm

Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants: http://www.cdss.ca.go

v/agedblinddisabled/PG1420.htm

California Veterans Cash Benefit Program: http://www.cdss.ca.gov/agedblinddisabled/PG1421.htm

Children and Family Services Division (CFSD)
Provides assistance in adoptions, foster care, children's programs and child welfare services. http://www.childsworld.ca.gov/

Safely Surrendered Baby Program: http://www.babysafe.ca.gov/

Foster Care: http://www.cdss.ca.gov/cdssweb/PG59.htm

Kinship Guardianship Assistance Payment Program: http://www.childsworld.ca.gov/PG1354.htm

Foster youth help: http://www.fosteryouthhelp.ca.gov/

Child Abuse Prevention: http://www.childsworld.ca.gov/PG1319.htm

Adoption: http://www.dss.cahwnet.gov/cdssweb/PG60.htm

Community Care Licensing Division (CCL)
Provides oversight and enforcement for more than 85,000 licensed facilities statewide serving such clients as children, parents and the elderly. http://ccld.ca.gov/

Child Care Licensing: http://www.ccld.ca.gov/PG411.htm

Children's Residential Facility: http://www.ccld.ca.gov/PG499.htm

Adult and Elderly Facilities: http://www.ccld.ca.gov/PG477.htm

Adoption Agencies: http://www.ccld.ca.gov/PG474.htm

Trust Line
TrustLine was created by the California Legislature to give parents an important tool to use when selecting a caregiver for their children. All child care providers listed with TrustLine have submitted their fingerprints to the California Department of Justice and have no disqualifying criminal convictions in California. In addition, some but not all child care providers listed with TrustLine have also received a clearance from an FBI criminal record check. http://www.ccld.ca.gov/PG407.htm

Disability Determination Services (DDS)
Determines the medical eligibility of disabled California residents seeking benefits. http://www.cdss.ca.gov/agedblinddisabled/PG1422.htm

Human Rights and Community Services (HRCSD)
Ensures compliance with all state and federal civil rights mandates governing equal access to benefits and services. Civil Rights Bureau: http://www.cdss.ca.gov/civilrights/

Services to the Blind: http://www.dss.cahwnet.gov/cdssweb/PG83.htm

Deaf Access: http://www.dss.cahwnet.gov/cdssweb/PG145.htm

State Hearings Division (SHD)
Resolves disputes of applicants and recipients of public social services throughout the hearings process. http://www.cdss.ca.gov/shd/default.htm

Welfare to Work (WTW)
Provides oversight of CalWORKs, California's version of the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. http://www.dss.cahwnet.gov/cdssweb/PG138.htm

CalWORKs: http://www.cdss.ca.gov/calworks/

CalFresh: http://www.dss.cahwnet.gov/foodstamps/

Emergency Food Assistance Program: http://www.dss.cahwnet.gov/efap/

Reporting Fraud: http://www.cdss.ca.gov/fraud/

Tribal TANF: http://tribaltanf.cdss.ca.gov/

Refugee Resettlement Program: http://www.dss.cahwnet.gov/refugeeprogram/

This week, CDSS Director Jennifer T***a and Family Engagement and Empowerment Division Deputy Director Alexis Fernández ...
08/06/2026

This week, CDSS Director Jennifer T***a and Family Engagement and Empowerment Division Deputy Director Alexis Fernández Garcia met with Yolo County Health & Human Services Agency to discuss the recent changes to CalFresh eligibility, the future of CalWORKs, and the impact of benefit changes for counties. Together, we are strengthening partnerships for better community support.

08/06/2026

State of California

La Aldea intertribal para personas mayores en Ukiah, cuya construcción acaba de comenzar, recibió $10.6 millones de dóla...
08/05/2026

La Aldea intertribal para personas mayores en Ukiah, cuya construcción acaba de comenzar, recibió $10.6 millones de dólares en fondos del Programa de Expansión del Cuidado en la Comunidad del CDSS (CCEP). Este centro representa una inversión significativa en viviendas de apoyo permanentes, diseñadas específicamente para satisfacer las necesidades de las personas mayores de las tribus y, al mismo tiempo, honrar sus tradiciones culturales. Más información [PDF]: https://bit.ly/4gfM9CY

The Inter-Tribal Elder Village in Ukiah, which recently broke ground, received $10.6 million in support from the CDSS Co...
08/05/2026

The Inter-Tribal Elder Village in Ukiah, which recently broke ground, received $10.6 million in support from the CDSS Community Care Expansion Program. This facility represents a significant investment in permanent supportive housing designed specifically to meet the needs of Tribal elders, while honoring their cultural traditions. Learn more [PDF]: https://bit.ly/3RBrbVU

07/31/2026

When temperatures are high, slow down & avoid exercise during the hottest parts of the day.

Stay in air-conditioned buildings as much as possible.

If your home doesn’t have a/c or if there was a power outage, find a cooling center near you: news.caloes.ca.gov/cooling-centers-and-resources-4

If your child gets Medi-Cal, they might not be automatically enrolled in SUN Bucks. You can apply by turning in a Univer...
07/29/2026

If your child gets Medi-Cal, they might not be automatically enrolled in SUN Bucks. You can apply by turning in a Universal Benefits Application or National School Lunch Program meal application to your child’s school by August 31, 2026. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Yzvlxn.

Medical Foster Homes for Veterans (MFHV) are a new facility type that specifically supports veterans. Licensee applicat...
07/27/2026

Medical Foster Homes for Veterans (MFHV) are a new facility type that specifically supports veterans.

Licensee applications are now open. Details about program requirements, caregiver responsibilities, and application information can be found here [PDF]: https://bit.ly/4gGqXqE.

Drowning can happen in seconds and is often silent. On , take time to learn about water safety. Access a safety guide f...
07/25/2026

Drowning can happen in seconds and is often silent. On , take time to learn about water safety. Access a safety guide for home swimming pools and spas: https://bit.ly/44a2T89.

07/24/2026

The CDSS along with the California Health & Human Services Agency, Disability Rights California, California Department of Developmental Services, California Department of Rehabilitation, and other partners celebrated the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) at the ADA Walk and Roll at the State Capitol. The event included a recognition ceremony for ADA champions where CDSS Director Jennifer T***a honored disability rights activist Mark Gordon. Participants also enjoyed a resource fair.

The CDSS warns electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card users to avoid scams appearing on social media sites and online ma...
07/23/2026

The CDSS warns electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card users to avoid scams appearing on social media sites and online marketplaces. Be mindful of social media posts and advertisements posted by third-party sellers claiming to offer a “free government smartphone” or other items.

Anyone who encounters similar social media advertisements should not provide personal information, EBT card number, or PINs to anyone. Impacted cardholders who shared their information are encouraged to contact their local county office to request replacement of stolen benefits due to electronic theft. More about how to protect your benefits: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/ebt-card.

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