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DPSS is committed to keeping the public informed about essential benefits, as well as resources offered by other service organizations in the county. Please help us to share this important information with those in your community who need it most.
JOIN THE DPSS TEAM
To better serve the County’s diverse population that speaks more than 35 languages, DPSS is seeking college graduates with a Bachelor’s degree who can read, write, and speak fluently in the languages of Russian, Cambodian (Khmer) or Korean for position of Eligibility Worker II. “Our customer service representatives include bilingual staff who are certified by the department’s Bureau of Human Resources,” said Chanwantha Sam Limon, Branch Manager, Bureau of Human Resources. “As part of our mission to provide individuals and families with vital safety net services, we must ensure that we have the qualified staff available to deliver these services in the customers’ designated language.” For more information, visit GovernmentJobs.com/Careers/LACounty.
APPLY BEFORE DECEMBER 31 FOR DISCOUNT ON INTERNET SERVICE
The Federal Communications Commission has launched the temporary Emergency Broadband Benefit Program to help eligible families pay for home Internet service during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The program includes up to a $50 a month discount on Internet service until March 2022. Apply online today at Emergency Broadband Benefit (internetforallnow.org) or call 866-696-8748.
CALFRESH MARKET MATCH
CalFresh benefits are worth more at local farmers’ market with Market Match! Swipe your EBT card and get vouchers to match to shop more! Choose Calfresh and visit Farmers' Market Finder by the Ecology Center to find a list of participating markets.
FREE COVID-19 VACCINE FOR AGES 12 AND UP
Any Californian aged 12 and up can now get the COVID-19 vaccine for free. No appointment is needed at most locations and no one will ask about immigration status when they get vaccinated. Contact the Department of Public Health Vaccine Call Center at (833) 540-0473 or visit My Turn - California COVID-19 Vaccine Scheduling & Notifications to find the nearest vaccination site.
RECEIVE ALERTS ABOUT POWER SHUT OFFS
High winds can generate power shutoffs to prevent fires. Households that rely on electronically powered medical equipment can be prepared by signing up for advance Public Safety Power Shutoffs at Public Safety Power Shutoff Alerts (sce.com).
PARKS AFTER DARK: WINTER WONDERLAND
The L.A. County Parks and Recreations presents Parks After Dark to bring a Winter Wonderland to a park near you! Follow L.A. County Parks on social media to get all the latest updates or visit 2021 Winter Parks After Dark – Parks & Recreation (lacounty.gov) for participating park locations. Mark your calendar for a magical holiday season filled with free activities for the whole family!
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Follow DPSS on our OFFICIAL social media pages for resources and information. Beware of scams and fake accounts posing as DPSS! DPSS will NEVER ask for your personal or case information via social media.
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