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/

Did you know? When it comes to foster care, caseworkers work collaboratively with the child and family team members, suc...
06/17/2026

Did you know? When it comes to foster care, caseworkers work collaboratively with the child and family team members, such as birth parents, caregivers, and therapists, to develop a case plan to support family reunification. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3PM6lC8.

06/16/2026

UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education’s Human Services division has been awarded a statewide contract from the California Department of Social Services to lead training, coaching and technical assistance efforts for California’s new Transforming CalWORKs initiative.

06/15/2026

Junio es el Mes de Concienciación sobre el Maltrato a los Ancianos, un llamado a la acción para que las comunidades aprendan a reconocer y prevenir el abuso. Cada año, se reporta que más de 300,000 personas mayores y personas con discapacidades son víctimas de abuso en California.

, el 15 de junio, alienta a todos a crear conciencia y proteger a las personas mayores y a las personas con discapacidades.

Obtenga más información sobre los Servicios para la Protección de Adultos: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/adult-protective-services.

06/15/2026

June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, a call-to-action for communities to recognize and prevent abuse. More than 300,000 older adults and people with disabilities in California are reported as victims of abuse each year.

on June 15 encourages everyone to raise awareness and protect elders and people with disabilities.

Learn more about Adult Protective Services: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/adult-protective-services.

06/15/2026
06/13/2026

Summer Goals:

Make sure you and your family are ready for anything this summer!

Stay aware, stay hydrated, and stay informed. 🙌🏽

Sign up for alerts at ready.ca.gov

The CDSS celebrated Pride Month with a panel discussion moderated by CDSS Director Jennifer T***a featuring Senator Caro...
06/10/2026

The CDSS celebrated Pride Month with a panel discussion moderated by CDSS Director Jennifer T***a featuring Senator Caroline Menjivar and Assemblymember Alex Lee, two members of the California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus. The conversation highlighted LGBTQIA+ history, representation in state leadership, and the ongoing work to expand equity and access to services for all Californians.

Thank you to the CDSS Office of Equity Division and the LGBTQIA+ Employee Affinity Group for organizing this event and for their continued work to advance inclusion across the Department. 🏳️‍🌈

The CDSS Community Care Expansion (CCE) program recently celebrated the groundbreaking of a new permanent supportive hou...
06/09/2026

The CDSS Community Care Expansion (CCE) program recently celebrated the groundbreaking of a new permanent supportive housing facility by the East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation that will help older West Oaklanders remain in their community. This facility received $5.2 million in CCE funding for dedicated housing units for older adults currently experiencing or at risk of homelessness and eligible for or receiving Supplemental Security Income, State Supplementary Payment, or Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants benefits. Learn more about CCE: www.ccegrant.com.

The CDSS Community Care Licensing Division offers step-by-step resources to guide applicants through the licensing proce...
06/03/2026

The CDSS Community Care Licensing Division offers step-by-step resources to guide applicants through the licensing process.
🔗 Facility-specific materials: https://bit.ly/3OXTtbq
🔗 General license overview [PDF]: https://bit.ly/4bhE6SC

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95814

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