Departments

The Alameda County Social Services Agency provides services to the community through its five departments.

Administration & Information Services
Provides operational support to the agency and ensures program integrity.

Adult & Aging Services
Coordinated service delivery system that protects, supports, and advocates for an aging population, particularly those with disabilities.

Children & Family Services
Provides protective services to children and families.

Economic Benefits Department (formerly Workforce & Benefits Administration)
Provides cash benefit, Food Stamp, and health coverage (Medi-Cal) programs for individuals and families.

Employment Services

Working to motivate, support and prepare families and individuals receiving public assistance to achieve economic self-sufficiency through employment

Finance

Responsible for developing and administering the Agency's budget, preparing claims for reimbursement from funding sources, overseeing the distribution of assistance payments to clients, procurement, mailroom services, transcription, public service lines and records retention.

Policy Office
Provides Agency-wide support to the development of major policy initiatives, monitors and informs policymakers of the implications legislative proposals.