Foster youth and emancipated foster youth may receive Medi-Cal benefits until their 21st birthday. Medi-Cal can provide medical, dental, and behavioral health services insurance to eligible youth.…

Mental Health and Substance Abuse may be barriers that prevent a CalWORKs participant from successfully moving to self-sufficiency. Mental health and substance abuse services are provided to CalWORKs…

The CAST therapists:Provide crisis intervention services on-site at CAST Deliver short-term therapy for the child and family Facilitate referrals to resources in the community for long term…

Diversion is a service designed to redirect CalWORKs applicants from extended assistance by making a one-time payment to help the client meet a need that will help them obtain or maintain employment…

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is available to some foster youth and emancipated foster youth. Information regarding eligibility and contact numbers can be found at the Social Security…

Several of the trades unions are now offering apprenticeship opportunities. The following link is to a variety of trade apprenticeships throughout the state of California: California Apprenticeship…

Orange County Child Protective Services 714-940-1000 or 800-207-4464 (24-hour hotline, 7 days a week) If you would like to discuss or report child abuse.

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OC4Kids Child Abuse Services Team (C.A.S.T.)

Child Abuse Reporting Follow-Up Forms Mandated reporters are required by Penal Code Section 11166 to make an initial child abuse report via telephone with a follow-up via written or electronic means…