Our Mission
Monterey County Department of Social Services
Protecting vulnerable children and adults in ways that strengthen families and encourage independence.
By providing:
24-hour adult and child protective services; financial aid, employment & training, food, medical coverage, and housing as well as supports for foster & adoptive parents, caregivers, veterans and their families.
Through our service branches:
Aging & Adult Services
CalWORKs Employment Services
Community Benefits
Family & Children’s Services