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Our Mission

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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