Public Assistance—Eligibility is determined for cash assistance (CalWORKs, Foster Care, Aid to Adoptions, Kinship Guardianship Assistance Payment, Cash Assistance Program to Immigrants, General Assistance) Food Stamps, Medi-Cal and County Medical Services Program under applicable federal and state laws.

Administrative Services—Provides staff development services to public assistance staff through a six-month induction course which includes classroom and in-unit training, represents the department in state administrative hearings and county hearings on public assistance program issues.

CalWORKs Welfare-to-Work—Helps prepare Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) recipients for jobs and coordinates programs to assist individuals towards self-sufficiency within prescribed time limits under welfare reform.

Children and Family Services—Provides protective and supportive services for children and families. Placement services are provided to children who are abused, exploited or neglected.

Adult Services—Provides protective and in-home supportive services to needy elderly or disabled adults.

Administrative Support Services—Provides operational support to the department. This includes personnel services, fiscal services and other support services, such as clerical support and systems technical support.