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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.
 JANUARY IS NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION MONTH
January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, bringing attention to the largely hidden crime where one person exploits another for labor, services, or commercial sex, using force, fraud, or coercion. Any commercial sex act including a person under the age of 18 is also considered human trafficking. DPSS has designated its district offices to serve as temporary safe spaces for youth facing the threat of human trafficking. If you suspect a child is being victimized, call 911 or the L.A. County Child Protection Hotline at 1-800-540-4000.
 NEW EBTEDGE MOBILE APP
The ebtEDGE Mobile App is the newest way to manage and protect your cash and CalFresh benefits. With ebtEDGE, cardholders can freeze/unfreeze their EBT account, change their PIN, and block out-of-state and online transactions. Download it NOW from the Apple and Google Play stores.
 BEWARE OF ATM AND EBT SKIMMING
Thousands of low-income residents are being targeted in ATM and EBT skimming incidents across Southern California. If you or someone you know are a DPSS customer, please beware of recent skimming fraud schemes. Learn more at Check the Device Twice.
ATTEND THE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FAIR IN PACOIMA
Join DPSS and the office of Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Lindsey Horvath for the Ready for Anything: District 3 Emergency Preparedness Fair this Saturday, January 6, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event will feature presentations and resources on preparing for earthquakes, wildfires, and flooding. RSVP by texting your name to (213) 618-2667 or register online at Ready for Anything: SD3 Emergency Preparedness Fair.
CLEAR CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS WITH TICKET RELIEF COURT
The Asian American Drug Abuse Program (AADAP) will host a Ticket Relief Court at the Curtis R. Tucker Health Center on Tuesday, January 9, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eligible attendees may receive help with clearing criminal offenses, like speeding tickets and moving violations. For more information, contact Daniel Cruz at (424) 331-5799 or visit AADAP (aadapinc.org).
L.A. COUNTY RENT RELIEF APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JANUARY 12
The L.A. County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs will provide $68,666,000 in grants to qualified landlords through the County’s Rent Relief Program. This program offers direct financial assistance to landlords to help lessen COVID-19-related economic hardships, which affected tenants’ ability to pay their rent. The deadline to apply is Friday, January 12, 2024. If you are a landlord or tenant impacted by the pandemic, visit the LA County Rent Relief website to learn more about the program and apply.
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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