The Orange County Social Services Agency is the county department that stands between residents and food aid, Medi-Cal and cash assistance. We cover new hurdles for the neediest families, hunger that keeps growing and who is left out.
Supervisor Janet Nguyen said complaints spurred her to propose
changes to the CalOptima board. Yet records show only five in four
months.
Orange County Supervisor Janet Nguyen wants to significantly
change the county’s healthcare delivery system for the poor. Others
say she is trying to fix something that isn’t broken.
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Adoption workers say toxic “Red Room” in county’s Eckhoff Street
facility in Orange caused autoimmune disorders and birth defects.
County official has called the claims “unfounded accusations.”
The Social Services Agency is effectively responding to child
abuse cases despite suffering a 22 percent cut in staff.
Motel rooms are the homeless shelters for Orange County
families. Critics worry about what happens to the motel children,
but at least one program is winning support.
Legislature approves bills that largely adhere to drastic cuts
to social services proposed by Gov. Jerry Brown.
Gov. Jerry Brown’s proposal to cut the CalWorks budget by 50
percent means that thousands in Orange County will lose the
opportunity to get help in finding a job.
The county’s neediest will receive fewer services and pay more
for those they do get if governor’s budget proposal becomes
reality.
Orange County has seen huge jumps in the number of people applying for basic food assistance in each of the last two years.
Former agency deputy director will oversee staff of 3,900 that provides health and safety services to 380,000 county residents.
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The pets in this story may already have homes. These are the animals waiting at the shelter today.
Adoptions at OC Animal Care are by appointment. Give the pet ID when you contact the shelter. Listings come from OC Animal Care and update every two hours.
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