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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.
DPSS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TEAM RECEIVES AWARD
DPSS Assistant Director Michael Sylvester and the Department’s Information Technology (IT) Office have been selected by International Data Group’s CIO Awards to receive the agency’s annual CIO Hall of Fame and CIO 100 awards celebrating organizations and executives nationwide for driving IT innovation. Sylvester was chosen to be inducted into the agency’s CIO Hall of Fame for leadership. The IT team was recognized for its Outbound Text Campaign, which reached 2.5 million households with timely information about countywide food giveaways during the COVID-19 pandemic. Congratulations!
CALFRESH RESTAURANT MEALS PROGRAM
Call the DPSS Customer Service Center at 1-866-613-3777 to authorize your EBT card for use at participating restaurants in the Restaurant Meals Program (RMP). Visit Restaurant Meals (lacounty.gov) to learn more about the program.
COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT SERVING L.A. COUNTY
DPSS Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) and CSBG CARES Programs provide funding to community partners to provide services for families in need. Find a CSBG participating agency at Community Services Block Grant (lacounty.gov).
TAP INTO SAVINGS AND SIGN UP FOR METRO DISCOUNTS
It’s easier than ever to apply for the Metro Low-Income Fare is Easy (LIFE) Program for reduced fares for CalFresh and Medi-Cal households. Sign up now for a FREE 9-day pass at LIFE Program Application (taptogo.net) or visit Low-Income Fare is Easy (LIFE) - LA Metro for more information.
APRIL IS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
Let’s build a better future with strong communities where all families thrive. If you or a family you know need help, call 2-1-1, text 52-211, or visit Home | 211LA.
GET CASH BACK WITH THE CHILD TAX CREDIT
Even if your family has $0 in reported income and didn’t work, you can still be eligible for the full Child Tax Credit if you have a child who has a Social Security Number and was younger than 17 years old at the end of 2021. Learn more at Child Tax Credit Update Portal | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov).
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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