Department of public social services

The document has moved here. Find the LA County services and facilities that serve your. What is government social services? For Out of State Inquiries please use the following list to reach the appropriate county.

The Division of Child Welfare Licensing receives and processes complaints for child caring institutions, child placing agencies, and juvenile court operated facilities.

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Find out the number of DHS clients we serve each day, from families to single adults. Child Welfare Services responds to reports of child abuse or neglect, and helps strengthen families. Resource Families give care and shelter to children who cannot safely return home. Adult Protective Services responds to reports of elder or dependent adult abuse or neglect, and suggests services.

While our office will be closed to the public , we will continue to provide restricted in-person homeless services only between the hours of 7:AM and 1:PM. Our main lobby located at 1E. We are continuing to provide services. DSS Offices are open by appointment only to protect the health of employees and the public.

Customers are encouraged to continue to use online or remote resources. Strengthening and supporting individuals and families by promoting cost effective and comprehensive services in connection with our partners that foster independent and healthy families. For Case Information, please contact your case worker.

If you need help in your language, call your local county office. You have the right to ask for help in your own language. The office oversees these programs to provide a social safety net and protect children, the elderly, and vulnerable adults. Social Services include health and human services , low-income programs, and government benefits. We provide and coordinate essential support and services to vulnerable populations to enhance economic, educational, and social opportunities and strengthen communities.

These programs help ensure the protection of children, the elderly and dependent adults, and provide a safety net for individuals and families who need assistance with basic necessities, such as foo housing and health care.

Provide a safety net of human services to a growing community. VISION STATEMENT: Self-Sufficiency for at-risk people through a variety of services. DSS promotes self-reliance and self-sufficiency and works to prevent abuse, neglect, dependency and exploitation of vulnerable individuals, children and their families.

DWSS offices are open with restrictions.