Los Angeles County DPSS Mobile App.

What a great idea! I look forward to it being tuned and improved and a convenient point of service. Until then, I will continue to follow cases on the Department of Public and Social Services Internet site.

Who is really on the Board of Supervisors?

Don Knabe is my imaginary friend, I guess. The Los Angeles County DPSS office won’t post his photo with the Board of Supervisors .

Drugs, Alcohol, and Welfare. Butt Out

There is no vow of sobriety to take when applying for pubkic assistance benefits

The View Doesn’t Know Welfare

On “The View”, @theviewtv, Welfare was described as placating poor people and rewarding them for not working. The View is Blind to Truth If you have been here for a minute or more, you know I work in the Welfare to Work program. Whoopi says that Welfare takes money from workers making employment not appealing. […]

Los Angeles County DPSS is a mess

I am sure the system means well, but @countyofLA @dpss_calfresh is freaking me out. I can’t figure out how to close the SNAP case or update my information. I am locked out of the online system and calling this number ALWAYS results in a termination message of “We can not find your information. Good bye”. […]

Private Vocational Training vs. Public

@Ulaverne @LAMC_ASO @lavalleycollege sometimes private 4 year schools or community colleges are better values

SCAM * EBT Card Smart Phone App

@DPSSNews, @DPSS_CalFresh alert – there is no SMART Phone or Web Application to check balances. Guard your info

Child Support: end profiting by discriminating against single parent families on cash aid

#fb Only some families repay Cash Aid with Child Support.

Toy loan in Carson, Ca

La County DPSS has a toy library/loan program for all children receiving a service from the county. Check out a toy, donate a toy, or just come and see what it is about. March 1-29 at 151 E. Carson St, Carson CA 90745

Adopt a Family for the Holidays

If you want to give to a person, a child, a FAMILY this holiday season instead of (or in addition to) an agency – check out the LA COUNTY DPSS Adopt a Family Program. Here is all the information you need. Adopt-A-Family Program! Bring joy to someone’s life this holiday season and become a sponsor […]