County of San Luis Obispo

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COVID-19 Updates: Get the latest public information related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) at ReadySLO.org.

Beginning Monday, March 30, 2020, Social Services office hours will be limited to Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

To Prevent Spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19): The Department of Social Services is committed to a continuation of services during this crisis. The Department encourages applicants and participants to go online to apply for benefits, submit documents, and manage their cases.

Submit documents by emailing [email protected]

1) Please include your full name, your phone number, your case number (if known), and your worker’s name and worker number to make sure the information is correctly routed

2) Submit documents or manage your case by accessing your MyBenefitsCalWIN account at https://www.mybenefitscalwin.org/

* Getting Started in My Benefits CalWIN (MyBCW) – English

* Getting Started in My Benefits CalWIN (MyBCW) – Spanish

Devin Drake

Director

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Contact Social Services

Child Hotline Information:

If you suspect there is an emergency requiring immediate intervention, call 911
To report suspected child abuse or neglect call the 24 hour Child Abuse Hotline at (805) 781-KIDS (5437) or toll free 1-800-834-KIDS (5437)

Adult Hotline Information:

If you suspect there is an emergency requiring immediate intervention, call 911
To report suspected elder abuse or neglect call the Adult Services Hotline at (805) 781-1790 during regular business hours, or after business hours call (844) 729-8011
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SLO County Agencies Work Together to Provide Food Resources During COVID-19

SLO community agencies and County departments team up to spread the word about food resources during COVID-19 health emergency and produce an informational video.

COVID-19 Worsens Severe Shortage of Homes for SLO County Children in Foster Care

County asks local families to open their homes to children in need during pandemic

Supporting Child and Family Wellbeing

The Department of Social Services is calling on our community to open their homes to our local foster youth who, through no fault of their own, are in desperate need of a safe, loving and stable home environment, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Board Sets Priorities for New Homeless Assistance Grant

The County Board of Supervisors vote to set priorities for how new homeless assistance funds will be spent.

Operation Santa at The Department of Social Services was Incredibly Successful

Thanks to the generosity of our local community, the Department of Social Services has completed another successful Operation Santa gift distribution. Hundreds of needy local children received gifts of toys and clothes for the holiday.

2019 Foster/Adopt Family Christmas Extravaganza

The Department of Social Services is proud to share how in this case foster/adopt families benefit when members of the community take action to serve those in need. The Grace Bible Church’s Foster/Adopt Ministry hosted 485 children and 390 adults for the 2nd Annual Christmas Extravaganza.