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.gov/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/

09/11/2026

California joins the nation in remembering the nearly 3,000 lives cruelly taken from us 25 years ago.

Faced with the unimaginable horror of the 9/11 terror attacks, first responders risked their own lives to save others, strangers came together to help one another, and brave service members put their lives on the line to defend our nation.

Today, we mourn the victims and their families, and honor the heroes — uniformed or not — who truly represented the best of us on that horrible day.

Join the CDSS Office of Tribal Affairs at the event at the Sacramento Capitol building on September 25, from 10 a.m.–2...
09/09/2026

Join the CDSS Office of Tribal Affairs at the event at the Sacramento Capitol building on September 25, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. The event will feature informational and interactive booths, cultural sharing, and more. https://californianativeamericanday.com/

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day, California! The work we do matters and so does the health & well-being of the people doing it.

Take time to care for yourself. Rest, recharge, connect with loved ones and make time for what brings you joy whenever you can.

New to operating the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)? Our trainings are here to help! Learn the basics, unders...
09/02/2026

New to operating the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)? Our trainings are here to help! Learn the basics, understand requirements, and build a strong foundation for a successful program. More information: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/cacfp/training

08/31/2026

Upcoming Live Webinar for Child-Care Center Safety! 🧸

Join CAL FIRE – Office of the State Fire Marshal, the California Division of the State Architect, and the California Department of Social Services for a special live webinar focused on child-care centers.

Participants will gain valuable resources, practical guidance, and reference materials to help support ongoing safety in these important occupancies.

📅 When: September 30, 2026
🕒 Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Topics Include:
• Understanding Child Care Occupancies
• Navigating Child Care Code Requirements
• Key Differences Between Group E & I 4 Occupancies

📺 This session will be recorded and posted online after the event.
🎟️ Space is limited — register early!

🔗 Register here: bit.ly/ChildcareCentersWebinar2026

Remember: SUN Bucks benefits expire 122 days after being loaded to the benefit card. Check your SUN Bucks card balance ...
08/27/2026

Remember: SUN Bucks benefits expire 122 days after being loaded to the benefit card.

Check your SUN Bucks card balance at www.ebt.ca.gov/cardholder/.

08/27/2026
Drowning is preventable. When around water, children must be kept in direct sight at all times. Access these water safet...
08/12/2026

Drowning is preventable. When around water, children must be kept in direct sight at all times. Access these water safety tips: https://bit.ly/44a2T89.

Address

744 P Street
Sacramento, CA
95814

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+19166572268

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