Social Services
"Strengthening Families, Building Community" is both our mission and our passion. We believe that only through building strong families will our community continue to prosper and be the place generations have come to appreciate in Siskiyou County. The quality of life we enjoy in Siskiyou County is not just because of its natural beauty but also because of the character of people that make up our community. Our commitment is to work with this end in mind, to provide services that address some of the core social issues that affect the whole well being of the Siskiyou County population.
We currently administer all of the basic public assistance programs which include Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKs, and General Assistance. We also administer the Child Protective Services program, In-Home Supportive Services program, the Adult Protective Services program, and the Public Guardian/Public Conservator program. We believe in collaboration and in working with our county-wide network of Family Resource Centers (FRC). Our connection with the FRCs increases our ability to reach out to our community and more effectively connect in the large rural area that Siskiyou County encompasses.
There are changes coming to Medi-Cal programs for older and disabled people, which will make it possible for more people to get Medi-Cal coverage. California residents who are 50 years of age or older who meet all Medi-Cal eligibility criteria will be able to get full scope Medi-Cal and immigration status does not matter. Other people will get to keep more property (like money in checking or savings accounts) while staying on Medi-Cal.
Are you enrolled in Medi-Cal? Has your contact information changed in the past three years? Give us a call at (530) 841-2700 to report updated information so you can stay enrolled.
Reasonable Accommodations
Do you have any physical, mental, developmental, or emotional conditions that make it hard for you to apply for benefits or meet program requirements? We can give you extra help. We call this type of help a reasonable accommodation. The Telecommunication Relay Services (TRS) at 711 is available for individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities
To request a reasonable accommodation for any program administered by Social Services Division please call (530) 841-2700 and ask to speak with a manager. You may also:
- Submit a written request online, by mail, by fax, or in person
The law protects people with physical, mental, emotional, and developmental disabilities as well as others with serious health problems (42 U.S.C. § 12132). For more information please review the PUB 13 and USDA Nondiscrimination Statement.
