California law and regulation requires that regional centers display on their Web sites information about the dollar value of services they purchase for clients. These data (called "purchase of service" or "POS" data) must be reported separately by clients' ethnic/racial group, langauge and diagnosis.
DPSS Offices Temporarily Closed Until Further Notice
All DPSS offices are temporarily closed to the public until further notice; however, they are continuing to provide services through their Web site and call centers.
For New Applicants:
Customers can apply for the following benefits online through the Your Benefits Now Web site or by Calling the DPSS Customer Service Center at 866.613.3777.
CalFresh: Food benefit program for individuals and families;
General Relief: Cash assistance program for single adults;
CalWORKS: Cash assistance program for families;
CAPI: Cash assistance program for immigrants; and
Medi-Cal: Health benefits for individuals and families.
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS): in-home provided care for persons with a disability can be applied for by calling the IHSS Application line at 888.944.4477 or the IHSS Helpline at 888.822.9622.
For Existing Customers:
Customers can upload period reports (QR-7 or SAR-7), annual recertifications or renewals, or verifications online through the Your Benefits Now Web site or by calling the Customer Service Center at 866.613.3777.
The Customer Service Center is also available to respond to general inquiry for all programs including CalFresh, General Relief, CalWORKS, Medi-Cal, and CAPI.
IHSS: The IHSS Helpline is available for recipients and IHSS providers by calling 888.822.9622.