The OC SSA agency expands public assistance office hours
Orange County, Calif. (February 19, 2021) – The County of Orange Social Services Agency (SSA) announced that it will extend in-person office hours at its four currently open public assistance…
O.C. SSA call center open with limited functionality this weekend
Orange County, Calif. (February 4, 2021) – The County of Orange Social Services Agency (SSA) announced that maintenance of its benefits eligibility and determination system will be performed on Saturday,…
The O.C. Social Services Agency will re-open four Regional Centers on Feb. 1
Orange County, Calif. (January 28, 2021) – The County of Orange Social Services Agency (SSA) announced that it will re-open four regional offices with limited functionality effective Monday, February 1,…
The O.C. Social Services Agency will close public assistance lobbies as of Dec. 29, 2020
Orange County, Calif. (December 28, 2020) – The County of Orange Social Services Agency (SSA) announced today it will close its four open public assistance lobbies effective Tuesday, December 29,…
Online and phone services should be used for O.C. public assistance benefits
Orange County, Calif. – Following the Governor’s Regional Stay-at-Home Order that went to effect on Sunday December 6th in Southern California and other regions throughout the state, Orange County residents…
Donate to the O.C. Operation Santa Claus toy drive
Orange County, Calif – The Operation Santa Claus and Senior Santa & Friends holiday gift drives are currently collecting donations for children and seniors across the county, respectively. Operation Santa…
The O.C. Social Services Agency approves a Hot Food Waiver for CalFresh clients
Orange County, Calif. (November 4, 2020) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) recently approved a request by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS)…
The OC Social Services Agency consolidates Saturday drive-through benefits issuance
Orange County, Calif. (September 2, 2020) – The County of Orange Social Services Agency (SSA) announced that beginning Saturday, September 5, 2020, the Agency’s Saturday drive through benefits issuance services…
The Orange County Social Services Agency to modify public assistance operations and office hours
New office hours, temporary closure of Cypress Regional Center, effective August 10, 2020; residents encouraged to continue to utilize online and phone access points for benefits Orange County, Calif. (August…
The O.C. Social Services Agency will begin phased office re-openings on June 22
Orange County, Calif. – The County of Orange Social Services Agency (SSA) announced that it will begin to open some offices with limited functionality effective Monday, June 22, 2020, in…
New O.C. pandemic EBT payment program announced
Orange County, Calif. (May 8, 2020) – On Friday, April 24, 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) approved California’s application to operate a Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program during the…
EBT Card online purchasing expedited during the COVID-19 crisis
Orange County, Calif. – The County of Orange Social Services Agency (SSA) announced that the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has expedited the implementation of EBT online purchasing to…
New O.C. hotline set up for current in-home supportive services recipients during the COVID-19 crisis
Orange County, Calif. (April 22, 2020) – The County of Orange Social Services Agency (SSA) announced today the availability of a dedicated hotline for current recipients of In-Home Supportive Services…
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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Orange County, Calif. (April 17, 2020) – The County of Orange Social Services Agency (SSA) invites employees and citizens of Orange County to show their support in ending childhood abuse…
The O.C. SSA announces emergency CalFresh allotments for existing clients and more during the COVID-19 crisis
Orange County, Calif. – The County of Orange Social Services Agency (SSA) announced that the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued emergency CalFresh allotments as authorized by the…