Sonoma County Human Services Department

05/27/2026

(Espanol abajo) May is CalFresh Awareness Month!

CalFresh Eligibility is based on your household's size and income levels.

CalFresh Today = Healthier Tomorrow.

Apply at benefitscal.com

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¡Mayo es el Mes de Concientización sobre CalFresh!

La elegibilidad para CalFresh se basa en el tamaño y los niveles de ingresos de su hogar.

CalFresh hoy = un mañana más saludable.

Solicite en benefitscal.com

05/20/2026

(Espanol abajo) May is CalFresh Awareness Month!

BenefitsCal is designed to be a quick and easy way to apply for or renew CalFresh! You can also submit documents and check the status of your application or case.

Visit benefitscal.com today!

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¡Mayo es el Mes de Concientización sobre CalFresh!

¡BenefitsCal está diseñado para ser una forma rápida y sencilla de solicitar o renovar CalFresh! También puede enviar documentos y verificar el estado de su solicitud o caso.

¡Visite benefitscal.com hoy mismo!

05/18/2026

[Español abajo] Effective June 1, 2026, certain participants who are considered Able-Bodied Adults without Dependents (ABAWDS) and who are not exempt will be required to meet a monthly work requirement to receive CalFresh.

These rules apply to all adults who:
• Are 18-64 years old.
• Are able to work.
• Do not have a dependent child under the age of 14 in their CalFresh household.

You may qualify for an exemption. Your eligibility worker will explain work rules and exemptions during your application or recertification interview.

For questions, please call the Sonoma County Human Services Department at 877-699-6868.

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A partir del 1 de junio de 2026, ciertos participantes de CalFresh que sean considerados Adultos Físicamente Hábiles Y Sin Dependientes (ABAWDS) y que no estén exentos deberán cumplir con un requisito de trabajo mensual para recibir CalFresh.

Estas reglas se aplican a todos los adultos que:
• Tengan entre 18 y 64 años de edad.
• Puede trabajar.
• No tengan un hijo dependiente menor de 14 años que viva en el hogar de CalFresh

Es posible que usted califique para una exención. Su trabajador de elegibilidad le explicará las reglas de trabajo y las excepciones durante su entrevista de la solicitud inicial o de recertificación.

Si tiene preguntas, por favor llame al Departamento de Servicios Humanos del Condado de Sonoma al 877-699-6868.

05/12/2026

(Español abajo) May is CalFresh Awareness Month!

Did you know? CalFresh participants can access other benefits to help increase their purchasing power or help with other costs.

Visit the websites below for more information.

-marketmatch.org to learn how to get extra money for fruits & veggies
-museums4all.org/for-visitors to receive reduced admission costs at participating museums.
-CalFresh participants can receive a reduced Prime Membership. Visit amazon.com/primeaccess
- Receive discounted internet through both Comcast Xfinity’s California LifeLine Home Broadband Pilot Program and the Federal Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). Visit xfinity.com/califeline for more information.
-The California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) program provides a monthly rate discount of about 38% on electricity and 20% on gas. Visit PG&E's website -
www.pge.com/en/account/billing-and-assistance/financial-assistance/california-alternate-rates-for-energy-program.html

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¡Mayo es el Mes de Concientización sobre CalFresh!

¿Sabía que...? Los participantes de CalFresh pueden acceder a otros beneficios para ayudar a aumentar su poder adquisitivo o para cubrir otros gastos.

Visite los siguientes sitios web para obtener más información:

- marketmatch.org para saber cómo obtener dinero adicional para frutas y verduras.
- museums4all.org/for-visitors para recibir tarifas de admisión reducidas en los museos participantes.
- Los participantes de CalFresh pueden obtener una membresía Prime con tarifa reducida. Visite amazon.com/primeaccess
- Reciba servicio de internet con descuento a través del Programa Piloto de Banda Ancha Residencial California LifeLine de Comcast Xfinity y del Programa Federal de Conectividad Asequible (ACP). Visite xfinity.com/califeline para más información.
- El programa de Tarifas Alternativas de Energía de California (CARE) ofrece un descuento mensual de aproximadamente un 38% en la tarifa de electricidad y un 20% en la de gas. Visite el sitio web de PG&E:
www.pge.com/en/account/billing-and-assistance/financial-assistance/california-alternate-rates-for-energy-program.html

05/07/2026

(Español abajo) May is CalFresh Awareness Month!

CalFresh is a food assistance program that helps people stretch their food dollars so they can buy more fruits, vegetables, and other healthy foods. Visit Benefitscal.com and apply today!

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¡Mayo es el Mes de Concientización sobre CalFresh!

CalFresh es un programa de asistencia alimentaria que ayuda a las personas a hacer rendir su dinero para alimentos, de modo que puedan comprar más frutas, verduras y otros alimentos saludables. ¡Visite Benefitscal.com y solicite hoy mismo!

05/05/2026

(Español abajo) Our Open Doors Mobile Services van is at Calvary Chapel River Fellowship today from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Stop by—no appointment needed!—and get help with Medi-Cal or CalFresh from trained County staff.

Can’t make it today? We’ll be at on May 12 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

For our full van schedule and more information about Open Doors Mobile Services, visit our website opendoorssc.com/opendoors-mobile-services

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Nuestra unidad móvil de Open Doors Mobile Services se encuentra hoy en Calvary Chapel River Fellowship, de 9:00 a. m. a 3:30 p. m. ¡Acérquese —no necesita cita previa— y reciba asistencia con Medi-Cal o CalFresh de parte de personal capacitado del Condado!

¿No puede asistir hoy? Estaremos en Corazon Healdsburg el 12 de mayo, de 9:00 a. m. a 3:30 p. m.

Para consultar el calendario completo de nuestra unidad móvil y obtener más información sobre Open Doors Mobile Services, visite nuestro sitio web: opendoorssc.com/opendoors-mobile-services

04/25/2026

Remembering Every Life: Annual Memorial for Sonoma County, May 2

Each year, thousands of people in Sonoma County pass away—and sometimes, no next of kin can be located or family members are unable to make final arrangements. When that happens, the dedicated team in the County’s Human Services Public Administrator’s Office steps in to ensure every person is cared for with dignity, respect, and compassion.

On May 2 at 2 p.m., the community is invited to join County staff and local leaders for a memorial service honoring the 59 individuals who passed away last year without loved ones able to make their final arrangements.

📍 Pleasant Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary
1700 Pleasant Hill Road, Sebastopol

“Every person deserves to be treated with dignity, not only in life but also in death… This memorial is a way for us to pause and honor their lives. It reflects our commitment to ensuring no one in our community is forgotten.” — Angela Struckmann, Director, Sonoma County Human Services Department

The Human Services Department began holding annual memorials in 2023 to provide a meaningful farewell for those cremated by the County. Since 2010, approximately 680 individuals have been laid to rest at Pleasant Hills Memorial Park—some unhoused, some estranged from family, and others who simply outlived their loved ones.

Everyone deserves to be remembered.
Please join us in honoring these members of our community.

04/22/2026

💙 April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness and strengthen our commitment to protecting children and supporting families in our community.

Earlier this month, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors presented a Gold Resolution declaring April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Sonoma County, recognizing the ongoing work to prevent and address child abuse and support children and families.

💙 In 2025, the Sonoma County Human Services Department Family, Youth & Children’s Services division:
• Allocated $1.15 million to support prevention services in the community
• Responded to 1,665 reports of child abuse requiring in-person investigation
• Provided protection by separating 103 children from their homes due to abuse or neglect
• Supported over 400 children in foster care
• Partnered with families and community organizations through 392 Child and Family Team meetings to coordinate services and strengthen family stability

Preventing child abuse is a shared responsibility. Community members, parents, youth, local tribes, and partner organizations across Sonoma County continue working together to expand prevention, education, and support services that help families thrive.

On April 24, the Children’s Memorial Flag will be raised at the County Center in honor of children impacted by abuse and to reaffirm our commitment to prevention and healing.

Together, we can create safer, stronger communities for all children. 💙

04/21/2026

Getting to a county office for services isn’t always easy. But what if services came to you? In this episode of the Sonoma County Podcast, Human Services Director Angela Struckmann talks about Open Doors Mobile Services. She explains how the program works, who it’s designed to reach, and why bringing services on the road could make a real difference for residents across the county.

Taking County Services on the Road: Inside Open Doors Mobile Services

04/21/2026

[Español abajo] Open Doors Mobile Services is in Cloverdale today from 9 a.m to 3:30 p.m.!

Need help with Medi-Cal, CalFresh, or other benefits? We’ve got you covered--no appointment needed! Just stop by and our trained staff will support you one-on-one.

We can help you:
• Apply for benefits (Medi-Cal, CalFresh, and more)
• Check eligibility
• Submit documents
• Manage your case

📍 Where we’ll be today:
• Alexander Valley Healthcare: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• La Familia Sana: 12:30 – 3:30 p.m

For more details, visit our website:
https://opendoorssc.com/opendoors-mobile-services

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¡Hoy, Open Doors Mobile Services estará en Cloverdale de 9:00 a. m. a 3:30 p. m.! 🌟

¿Necesita ayuda con Medi-Cal, CalFresh u otros beneficios? ¡Estamos aquí para ayudarle! No necesita cita previa. Visítenos y nuestro personal capacitado le brindará atención personalizada.

Podemos ayudarle con:
• Solicitar beneficios (Medi-Cal, CalFresh y más)
• Verificar su elegibilidad
• Presentar documentos
• Administrar su caso

📍 Dónde estaremos hoy:
• Alexander Valley Healthcare: 9:00 a. m. – 12:00 p. m.
• La Familia Sana: 12:30 p. m. – 3:30 p. m.

Para más detalles, visite nuestro sitio web:
https://opendoorssc.com/opendoors-mobile-services

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