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Learn about HSD e-mail encryption FAQs (PDF, 419 KB) (See our accessibility page for information on requesting an accessible version of this document.)

Dial 2-1-1 to find out how to access food, housing, and other services.

Call the hotline at (831) 662-0991.

We are excited to announce our County of Santa Cruz Human Services Department Facebook page.

Use the links below to visit our Facebook pages:

Adult and Long Term Care protects and cares for the disabled, frail, and elderly and assist Veterans.

Employment and Benefit Services provides services and benefits to low-income adults and families.

Family and Children's Services protect children from abuse and neglect to keep children safely in their homes.

We offer a network of Career Centers.

To learn more about CalFresh Awareness Month visit the CalFresh Program page.

Attention CalWORKs recipients who received notice that you may be eligible for a one-time education incentive. Learn more on the CalWORKs page.

Obtaining Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKs, or General Assistance has never been easier.

Go to YouTube to watch the Benefits - A Fresh Start video or the Spanish version.

Public Benefits FAQs (PDF, 175 KB) (See our accessibility page for information on requesting an accessible version of this document.)
County of Santa Cruz Immigration Resources
Immigration Resource Guide (PDF, 80 KB) (See our accessibility page for information on requesting an accessible version of this document.)
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals FAQs (EXIT)