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February 13, 2019 | Department of Human Services

Los beneficios de CalFresh llegan el 1 de marzo 2019

El Estado de California emitirá beneficios de CalFresh para el mes de marzo a todos los residentes elegibles en el mismo día, viernes, 1 de marzo. Aun así, otro cierre del gobierno federal podría afectar cuando llegan los beneficios para el mes de abril. Read full story


January 14, 2019 | Department of Human Services

Algunos beneficiaros de CalFresh podrán recibir subsidios anticipados debido al cierre del gobierno federal

El estado de California repartirá los subsidios de CalFresh de febrero de manera anticipada debido a que el cierre del gobierno federal podría causar que no se generen nuevos auxilios de alimentos para el mes de febrero. Read full story


December 28, 2018 | Department of Human Services

Santa Rosa Veterans Service Office Drop-In Hours Increase on January 14, 2019

Santa Rosa Veterans Service Office Drop-In Hours Increase on January 14, 2019 Read full story


December 28, 2018 | Department of Human Services

Would You Make a Great Foster Parent?

Would You Make a Great Foster Parent? Find the Answer at Explore Foster Parenting Talks Santa Rosa CA Everyday, 50-75 Sonoma County children and teens need a safe place to live in our community. Read full story


December 18, 2018 | Department of Human Services

Free Advance Care Planning Workshop in Santa Rosa

Start your year with peace of mind: Resolve to complete your advance health care directive <i>pronto!</i> That way, your priorities will guide treatment decisions should you have a medical emergency. For even greater peace of mind, get your friends and family to complete theirs, too. Read full story


November 30, 2018 | Department of Human Services

Free Classes Help Older Adults Prevent Falls

Improve your balance, flexibility and strength and get helpful tips to make your home safer by attending an eight-class series based on the nationally acclaimed program, A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls. Read full story


November 21, 2018 | Department of Human Services

January 7, 2019 - Train as a Coach to Help Older Adults Prevent Falls

Harmful falls are the #1 reason older adults and seniors end up at the emergency room. Don’t restrict your activities because of worries about falling on uneven ground or stairs. Read full story


November 21, 2018 | Department of Human Services

Train Jan. 7: Become a Fall Prevention Coach for Older Adults

Register today for the January 7 training for fall prevention coaches! Have fun and help keep older adults safely on their feet! Read full story


November 13, 2018 | Department of Human Services

AnnualSonoma County Hunger Index: 1/3 of Residents Went Hungry in 2017

Though some Sonoma County households saw their incomes rise in 2017, 60,000 low-income households – about 1/3 of county residents – couldn’t afford enough food to eat a healthy three meals a day, according to the latest Sonoma County Hunger Index report. Read full story


October 11, 2018 | Department of Human Services

State Honors Sonoma County Foster Parents and Social Worker

Santa Rosa residents Kim and Scott Streeter were named California Foster Parents of the Year. Read full story