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The Department of Public Social Services wants to enhance the services we provide to homeless single adults. Please take a few minutes to complete this short survey and provide us with your valuable input. The survey is anonymous, and your answers will be kept completely confidential. Just click the link below to begin. Thank you for your help.
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The Winter Shelter Program is held annually to protect people experiencing homelessness during Los Angeles County’s colder months. Winter Shelters are located across the County and available on a first come, first serve basis to single adults. Additional information about the Winter Shelter Program.
DPSS offers various Homeless Programs and Services designed to assist families and individuals who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless. To be assessed for any of the Homeless Programs and Services we offer, you must first be eligible for one of our cash/financial assistance programs. To apply for one of our cash/financial assistance programs, applications can be submitted online, in person at one of our DPSS District Offices, or by mail. Click on one of the links below to learn more on how to apply for:
General Relief - if you are a single adult or couple with no minor children, or
CalWORKs - if you are a family with minor children or if you are pregnant, or
Refugee Cash Assistance - if you are a refugee.