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California Department of Social Services
Organization: GovernmentFacility Type: Info/Hotline
Status: Open
Address:
, CA 00000
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Main/General Business Number: 800-759-6807
Main/General Business E-mail Address: (hidden)
Website: http://www.cdss.ca.gov/
Mission: "The mission of the California Department of Social Services is to serve, aid, and protect needy and vulnerable children and adults in ways that strengthen and preserve families, encourage personal responsibility, and foster independence."
This organization provides Temporary or Permanent Service? Don't Know
Notes:
The two programs that the Disaster Services Section are responsible for are supporting counties' mass care and shelter programs in California and State and federal grant recovery programs for individuals and households. These program responsibilities are delegated to the Department by an Administrative Order from the Governor's Office of Emergency Services, issued under the authority of Executive Order W-9-91.
The Disaster Services Section of the California Department of Social Services supports local emergency agencies in order to provide temporary shelter for those who cannot safely remain in their homes due to a disaster or emergency. Shelters are generally opened and operated by the American Red Cross, assisted by local or county employees. Meals are provided at the shelters and also are provided for disaster victims who have been able to remain in their homes or are living in their recreation vehicles, but are unable to prepare meals. The mass care and shelter disaster response function is delegated to the Disaster Services Section of the California Department of Social Services through the Administrative Order of the Governor's Office of Emergency Services (OES).
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California Grant Assistance for Individuals and Families
The California Department of Social Services, Disaster and Client Services Bureau, can provide grant assistance through two programs. They are the Individuals and Households Program (IHP) and the State Supplemental Grant Program (SSGP).
Individuals and Households Program (IHP)
The Individuals and Households Program (IHP) is a joint Federal and State program. The program can provide assistance following a Presidentially-declared disaster. Under IHP, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) can award up to $28,800 in the form of rent, home repair or replacement, transportation repair or replacement, funeral expenses, personal property, medical, dental or other miscellaneous expenses. FEMA disaster assistance covers basic needs, but does not normally compensate disaster victims for their entire loss. Each situation is unique and is handled on a case-by-case basis. Anyone who suffers damage in a Presidentially-declared disaster can register for assistance by calling the FEMA registration line, 1-800-621-3362. For the speech- or hearing-impaired, the number is 1-800-462-7585.
For general information or to make changes to an existing application, the FEMA disaster information Helpline number is 1-800-621-3362 or TTY 1-800-462-7585.
State Supplemental Grant Program (SSGP)
California's State Supplemental Grant Program (SSGP), administered by California's Department of Social Services, Disaster and Client Services Bureau, may provide grants up to $10,000. The SSGP is 100 percent State funded. The grant may assist with any eligible items not already addressed by the Individuals and Household Program (IHP). However, individuals must have applied to FEMA and maximized the IHP award in order to be eligible for SSGP. State grants cover disaster-relief needs in the same categories as the IHP.
If you have reached the maximum IHP assistance, FEMA will automatically transmit your application to SSGP. There is no separate application process for SSGP. If you have questions about the State Supplemental Grant Program, you may contact the SSGP at 1-800-759-6807, or for the speech- or hearing-impaired, the TTY number is 1-800-952-8349.
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Created At: Fri Nov 02 14:39:01 +0000 2007
Updated At: Sat Nov 03 09:27:13 +0000 2007
Updated By: LTel
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