Riverside County Department of Public Social Services

Child & Family Services in Riverside, California. Riverside County Department of Public Social Services is Riverside County's official county human-services agency, administering California's family-supportive safety-net programs at the county level. Services include CalWORKs (cash assistance for families with children), CalFresh (food assistance), Medi-Cal (health coverage), foster care and adoption services through the Child Welfare Services (C

Address: P.O. Box 7789, Riverside, California, 92513-7789

Languages: English

Services offered: Child Welfare Services (CWS), Child Protective Services (CPS) intake & investigations, foster care licensing & placement, adoption services, kinship/relative care, CalWORKs cash assistance, CalFresh food assistance, Medi-Cal enrollment, employment & training, in-home supportive services, family reunification

Ages served: Children, youth (0–21), and families across all ages

Good to know: Sourced from the County Welfare Directors Association of California (CWDA) member directory at https://www.cwda.org/membership (the official statewide directory of California's 58 county human-services agencies). [Live HTTP fetch confirmed via curl, April 2026 — passed parker/keyword check via direct.]

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Frequently asked questions about Riverside County Department of Public Social Services

How do I contact Riverside County Department of Public Social Services?

Riverside County Department of Public Social Services is located in Riverside, California. See the resource page for the latest contact details.

What services does Riverside County Department of Public Social Services offer?

Riverside County Department of Public Social Services offers Child Welfare Services (CWS), Child Protective Services (CPS) intake & investigations, foster care licensing & placement, adoption services, kinship/relative care, CalWORKs cash assistance, CalFresh food assistance, Medi-Cal enrollment, employment & training, in-home supportive services, family reunification. Serves Children, youth (0–21), and families across all ages. Riverside County Department of Public Social Services is Riverside County's official county human-services agency, administering California's family-supportive safety-

Are services at Riverside County Department of Public Social Services free or low-cost?

Many community child & family services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Riverside County Department of Public Social Services to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

What languages does Riverside County Department of Public Social Services support?

Riverside County Department of Public Social Services reports providing services in: English. If you need another language, ask about translation services or call 988 for free crisis support in English and Spanish.

Who is eligible for services at Riverside County Department of Public Social Services?

Riverside County Department of Public Social Services reports serving Children, youth (0–21), and families across all ages. Eligibility can also depend on income, residency, and the specific service needed — call to confirm before visiting.

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.