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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.
 CELEBRATING HANUKKAH IN L.A. COUNTY
The eight-day Jewish festival of lights starts at sundown on Thursday, December 7, and ends the evening of Friday, December 15. The menorah, one of the many iconic symbols of the holiday, holds eight candles to commemorate the number of days that the lantern flames remained lit during the temple’s rededication. Happy Hanukkah from DPSS!
 HUMAN RIGHTS DAY
Sunday, December 10, marks the milestone 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). In the decades since its adoption in 1948, the UDHR document has been foundational to establishing standards for basic rights and freedoms guaranteed to all individuals across the globe. This year’s Human Rights Day theme is “Freedom, Equality, and Justice for All.” To learn more about the observance, visit Human Rights Day | United Nations.
 CALIFORNIANS WITH PAST DUE WATER BILLS CAN RECEIVE HELP THROUGH LIHWAP
Low-income Los Angeles County residents, who are behind on water bill payments, may seek assistance through the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). The federally funded program has been extended through March 2024. Eligible applicants and households may receive up to $15,000 in assistance with no impact to other benefits or public charge determinations. Learn how to apply today at Paying My Water Bill (ca.gov).
ORDER FRESH GROCERIES WITH EBT BENEFITS
SEE-LA’s new platform eat!, allows DPSS customers to order fresh produce from farmers’ markets and pay with their EBT benefits. To get started, follow the first three instructions in the graphic, add items to your shopping cart, select “pay with SNAP/EBT” during checkout, then choose the pickup option and location. Customers may pick up their groceries from the eat! booth and use their EBT card as payment. For a list of participating farmers’ markets, visit Home | eat!.
GET HELP WITH CHILD SUPPORT THROUGH THE “NO WRONG DOOR” POLICY
Do you need help with a child support case? The Los Angeles County Department of Child Support Services (CSSD) has a “no wrong door” policy, where customers can visit any CSSD office for in-person services from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Customers who are not able to visit one of the nearest office locations, may get help online at cssd.lacounty.gov through the “Live Chat” feature, or schedule a virtual appointment with a CSSD Specialist. Customers can also check the status of their child support case via Customer Connect at Customer Connect (ca.gov).
ATTEND THE HOLIDAY BOAT PARADE IN MARINA DEL REY
Visit Burton Chace Park in Marina Del Rey this Saturday, December 9 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., for the annual Holiday Boat Parade. Come see the holiday-decorated boats cruise along the waterfront and enjoy fun activities, including a fireworks show, strolling carolers, photo opportunities, food trucks, and kids’ crafts. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit beaches.lacounty.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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