CalFresh benefits to be delayed in November
Orange County, Calif. (October 24, 2025) — Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, CalFresh benefits will be delayed in November. CalFresh recipients can call 2-1-1 or visit 211oc.org to…
The Feds are now trying to get a hold of O.C. CalFresh/SNAP client data
Orange County, Calif. (July 29, 2025) — The County of Orange Social Services Agency (SSA) continues to monitor changes to how the federal government obtains our clients’ data. Per reports from CalMatters, NPR, KTLA and the LA…
New CA EBT cards to get security upgrades designed to combat fraud
Orange County, Calif. (February 21, 2025) — New Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards featuring security upgrades will soon be on the way to residents, better protecting them from fraud while…
O.C. CalFresh recipients can buy hot food through February 8, 2025
Orange County, Calif. — CalFresh recipients can use their benefits to buy hot, prepared food at authorized retailers through February 8, 2025, thanks to a waiver from the U.S. Department…
Orange County’s only Children’s Advocacy Center is re-accreditated and expands services
Orange County, Calif. (June 27, 2024) — The Child Abuse Services Team (CAST) is once again nationally recognized as a Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) through its renewed accreditation by the…
O.C. tax preparer sentenced for $3.7M tax fraud scheme led by a corrupt social worker
SANTA ANA, California – The owner of a Westminster-based tax preparation business was sentenced today to 41 months in federal prison for participating in a scheme orchestrated by a corrupt…
New California benefits enrollment portal to launch on April 24
Orange County, Calif. (April 19, 2023) – The County of Orange Social Services Agency (SSA) will transition to BenefitsCal, an enhanced public assistance benefits enrollment portal, on Monday, April 24,…
O.C. Social Services Agency to discontinue Saturday call center hours
Orange County, Calif. (April 11, 2023) – The County of Orange Social Services Agency (SSA) will discontinue its Saturday call center hours due to decreased call volumes. Call agents who…
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Over 1,000 residents were served at the Santa Ana Community Resources and Health Fair
Orange County, Calif. (March 31, 2023) — More than 1,000 residents received free food, diapers, household goods and information on food and other community resources at a Saturday event hosted…
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Medi-Cal renewals will impact millions across SoCal and put health coverage at risk
ORANGE, Calif. (March 24, 2023) — Medi-Cal members will soon be required to verify their eligibility for the program. The annual renewal process, which was suspended during the pandemic, could…
O.C. CalFresh recipients are losing their monthly emergency allotment
Orange County, Calif. (February 6, 2023) – Orange County residents will see lower CalFresh benefits starting in April due to the federal government’s enactment of the Fiscal Year 2023 Consolidated Appropriations…
Operation Santa Claus, Senior Santa & Friends celebrate 60 and 30 years in Orange County
Orange County, Calif (November 28, 2022) – The Operation Santa Claus (OSC) and Senior Santa and Friends holiday gift drives have served Orange County’s most vulnerable children, seniors and disabled adults for 60 and 30 years, respectively.…
O.C. EBT card recipients warned of online scams
Orange County, Calif. (April 29, 2022) — The County of Orange Social Services Agency (SSA) is warning clients who possess an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card to be on the…
After a 2-year-old was stabbed the SAPD arrested her father and his girlfriend for suspected abuse
A two-year old girl's father and his girlfriend, Santos Salgaldo Beltran, 34, and Ana Billalba, 27, were arrested on suspicion of child abuse after a family member called the SAPD…
O.C. EBT cardholders are getting scammed via text messages
The County of Orange Social Services Agency (SSA) is warning clients who possess an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card to be on the lookout for potential scammers trying to obtain…