The Department of Public Social Services (DPSS), Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Expression (SOGIE) policy reflects DPSS’ continued commitment as a welcoming and affirming department which embraces differences, including race, ethnicity, disability, religion, gender identity, and sexual orientation. It is our intent to always deliver our services with the utmost respect, integrity, and care regardless of SOGIE.
Additional Resources
Department of Mental Health LGBTQIA2-S+ Resources for Well-Being
LGBTQ+ - Health Services Los Angeles County
LGBTQ+ Youth - Los Angeles County DCFS
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Partners
DPSS has partnered with the following LGBTQ+ community-based organizations with the goal of raising awareness about CalFresh benefits and to encourage the public to apply for benefits and services.
Black Lesbians United (Central Los Angeles)
Granada on Broadway Outreach Project (South Los Angeles)
Living Advantage, Inc. (Hollywood)
Open Arms Food Pantry and Resource Center (South Los Angeles)
Pomona Pride Center, Inc. (Pomona)
Project Q (West Los Angeles)
The LGBTQ Center of LBC (Long Beach)
On March 7, 2023, the Board of Supervisors passed a motion to direct the Internal Services Department to raise the Progress Pride Flag at the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, and Los Angeles County facilities where the American and California Flags are displayed during the month of June, while we celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month every year moving forward.
