The Fair Hearings Office is responsible for processing and representing the County of Santa Cruz Human Services Department in all California Department of Social Services (CDSS) State Hearings. Hearings may be requested by clients or applicants of the various programs who are dissatisfied with any action, or inaction of the County. The Fair Hearings office also receives and investigates grievances and discrimination complaints.

Contact

Joyce Germain, Fair Hearings Officer & Civil Rights Coordinator

Call - (831) 454-4117

Nondiscrimination Policy Statement:  The County of Santa Cruz Human Services Department provides equal treatment to all persons and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, political affiliation, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, age, or disability.