Santa Barbara County Department of Social Services Lompoc
Website: http://www.countyofsb.org
(805) 737-7080
Financial Help Provided: General Relief Assistance, Cash Assistance
Full Description:
The mission of the Department of Social Services is to provide protective services, employment services, and financial assistance that support the residents of Santa Barbara County in being productive and self-sufficient members of the community.
We do this by identifying their needs and administering federal, state and county programs to meet those needs, while establishing partnerships with individuals and community groups to ensure collaborative solutions.
The Department aligns its activities around the goals set forth by the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors for county government: Accountability, Customer Service and Efficiency.
General Relief
The county funded General Relief program offers short-term assistance to adults without children who need assistance with meeting their most basic shelter and personal needs. Adults applying for General Relief fall under two categories, employable or unemployable.
Employable participants are required to repay county funds by participating in Work Project. Other employment services include referrals to Job Club and Job Search where they receive four weeks of assistance in seeking and securing a job.
Unemployable participants must provide proof of disability. Many people in this group are awaiting federal government approval of their total disability claims. Participants must sign an agreement to repay county funds issued, by deductions from future disability benefits. Our Social Worker/SSI Advocates provide assistance with the SSI/SSP application process.
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