Useful Tips and Information
The following local government agencies can help with food stamps, EBT cards, Medical/Medicare subsidized housing, educational services, healthcare, and senior services. Feel free to contact their offices anytime.
Los Angeles County Department of Public and Social Services
http://dpss.lacounty.gov/
2415 W 6th St
Los Angeles, CA
(213) 738-4505
Orange County Social Service Agency
http://ssa.ocgov.com/
333 W. Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 834-5400
Contact Information for Various Services
CalFresh/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Application: http://www.dss.cahwnet.gov/foodstamps/default.htm
Contact 1-877-847-3663 for more information
California CalWORKs (TANF)
Application: http://www.benefitscal.org/
Contact (916) 657-2128 for more information
California Healthy Families (SCHIP)
Application: http://www.healthyfamilies.ca.gov/Downloads/Applications.aspx
Contact 1-800-880-5305 for more information
California Medicaid
Application: http://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/medi-cal/eligibility/Pages/Medi-CalEligibility2014.aspx
Contact 916-445-4171 for more information
California Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
To find a local office: 1-888-WIC-WORKS (1-888-942-9675)
Or use the online search tool: http://www.apps.cdph.ca.gov/wic/resources/laSearch/search.asp
California Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)
For more information, visit the following website http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/nu/sf/
Contact 1-800-952-5609