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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 ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER HOURS

Starting Thursday, December 16^th, the DPSS Customer Service Center (CSC) will no longer operate on Saturdays. CSC hours of operation will continue to serve the public Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. For more information on CSC services, visit Customer Service (lacounty.gov).  

DISTRICT OFFICES ARE NOW SAFE YOUTH ZONES

If you, or a youth you know, needs help to get away from an abusive situation that involves human trafficking, exploitation, or abuse, just step inside any of our DPSS offices for immediate assistance from trained DPSS Safe Youth Zone Liaisons.  Look for the Safe Youth Zone signs outside DPSS offices.

BECOME A SPONSOR FOR THE ANNUAL ADOPT-A-FAMILY PROGRAM

The holiday season is upon us and the DPSS Adopt-A-Family Program urges you to become a sponsor for a family in need of holiday cheer.  The deadline to apply to adopt a family is December 9^th. To learn more about how you can participate as a sponsor, visit Volunteer Services (lacounty.gov).

CELEBRATING NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS DAY 2022

Every year on December 10, the world celebrates Human Rights Day. In 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).  Human rights are rights we have simply because we exist as human beings. Learn more at OHCHR | What are human rights?.

UP TO $5,000 FOR INCOME-QUALIFIED HOUSEHOLDS

Unpaid utility bills? Get up to $5,000 as income-qualified household. Learn how to apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) today at Help Is On the Way 2022 (ladwp.com).

COME ENJOY THE BALDWIN HILLS WINTER WONDERLAND

Baldwin Hills neighbors are invited to enjoy a Winter Wonderland free event this Saturday, December 10 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the upper deck parking at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Shopping Center. Bring the kids out to enjoy the snow, arts and crafts, toy giveaway, and more!

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.

Report any suspected fraudulent DPSS accounts to DPSSPublicInfo@dpss.lacounty.gov.