5180 - California Department of Social Services
Major Programs and Responsibilities
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CalWORKs
- Cash assistance
- Employment services
- Child care support
- Welfare-to-work programs
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Child Welfare Services
- Child protection
- Foster care
- Adoption services
- Family preservation
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Adult Programs
- In-Home Supportive Services
- Adult Protective Services
- Refugee assistance
- Housing support
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Community Care Licensing
- Facility licensing
- Monitoring and oversight
- Complaint investigation
- Technical assistance
Administrative Structure
The Department is organized into several divisions:
- Children and Family Services
- Adult Programs
- Welfare to Work
- Community Care Licensing
- Administrative Services
- Information Systems
- Legal Division
Major Initiatives and Programs
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Family Support
- CalFresh (Food Stamps)
- Child support services
- Emergency food assistance
- Family crisis intervention
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Child Protection
- Abuse prevention
- Investigation services
- Family reunification
- Permanency planning
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Adult Services
- Elder care
- Disability services
- Caregiver support
- Independent living
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Licensing and Oversight
- Daycare facilities
- Residential care
- Group homes
- Foster family agencies
Program Implementation
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Service Delivery
- County partnerships
- Community organizations
- Direct services
- Case management
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Quality Assurance
- Program monitoring
- Performance review
- Compliance oversight
- Outcome measurement
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Resource Management
- Budget allocation
- Staff development
- Technology systems
- Facility management
Performance Metrics
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Program Effectiveness
- Service accessibility
- Client outcomes
- Program participation
- Cost efficiency
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Child Welfare
- Safety measures
- Permanency rates
- Family preservation
- Educational outcomes
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Adult Services
- Independence levels
- Protection rates
- Service satisfaction
- Health outcomes
Current Priorities
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System Improvement
- Technology modernization
- Process efficiency
- Data integration
- Service coordination
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Family Stability
- Poverty reduction
- Housing security
- Employment support
- Child well-being
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Community Support
- Local partnerships
- Resource networks
- Cultural competency
- Access enhancement
Special Initiatives
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Prevention Services
- Early intervention
- Family support
- Crisis prevention
- Community education
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Workforce Development
- Job training
- Skill building
- Career pathways
- Employment support
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Housing Programs
- Homeless assistance
- Housing navigation
- Rental support
- Shelter services