Self-Sufficiency Programs
2-1-1 Orange County - Help Starts Here
2-1-1 Orange County's mission is to provide a comprehensive information and referral system that links Orange County residents to community health and human services and support.Every hour of every day, someone needs essential services--from securing adequate care for a child or an aging parent to finding treatment for substance abuse.
Call 2-1-1 for help in finding the following services:
- Where to go to get a hot meal
- Where to get free or low cost health care
- Information on child care
- Help with care for aging parents
- Employment resources
- How to find shelter when you have no place to sleep
- Help for a substance abuse problem
- Help for persons with disabilities
- Where to volunteer to make a difference
- And much more
For more info check out:
www.211oc.org
Community Resource Guide
or call:
1-888-600-4357
949-764-1698 (TTY)
Self-Sufficiency Standards
Check out the current Self-Sufficiency standards for Orange County in 2008.
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EITC
The Earned Income Tax Credit is the nation’s largest resource for working families at the low end of the income scale. If you are eligible to claim it, it can mean a return of up to $4,700.
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Child Tax Credit
You may be able to get back up to $1,000 per qualifying child.
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Food Stamps - Golden State Advantage Cards
These cards can help you to buy food for your family. The average amount of benefits received per household is about $200 per month.
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CARE
This program provides a 20% discount on your monthly energy bill if you are eligible.
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The California Lifeline Telephone Service
This program can provide your family with a discounted home telephone service if you qualify.
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California’s Low Cost Auto Insurance
This program provides an affordable auto insurance option to low-income good drivers.
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