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The Board evaluated and reported on 12 charitable and correctional institutions, 60 county hospitals and聽charity houses, 57 county jails, and 300 city and town jails and lock-ups. In the following years, the Board sought to improve the welfare of children and adults. Board recommendations for improvement in 1908 included removal of children from orphan asylums to good homes; state enforcement of child support payments by parents; enforcement of the compulsory school attendance in order to reduce juvenile crime; and enforcement of child labor laws. </p> <p><strong>How it is now </strong>- Today, in a society that has become increasingly diverse and complex, the Department聽strives to carry out its mission of providing aid, services and protection to needy children and adults. At the same time, the Department strives to strengthen and encourage individual responsibility and independence for families. By managing and funding its programs, the objectives of the Department are carried out through the 5,500 employees located in 51 offices throughout the state, the 58 county welfare departments, offices and a host of community-based organizations. </p></div> </div></div> </div><div class="DnnModule DnnModule-DNN_HTML DnnModule-9047 DnnVersionableControl"><a name="9047"></a> <div class="panel panel-standout"> <div class="panel-heading"> <h2><span class="ca-gov-icon-info"></span> <span id="dnn_ctr9047_Title_titleLabel" class="panelTitle">The California Department of Social Services' Mission, Vision, and Guiding Principles</span> </h2> </div> <div id="dnn_ctr9047_ContentPane" class="panel-body"><div id="dnn_ctr9047_ModuleContent" class="DNNModuleContent ModDNNHTMLC"> <div id="dnn_ctr9047_HtmlModule_lblContent"><p>The mission of the California Department of Social Services is to serve, protect, and support the people of California experiencing need in ways that empower wellbeing and disrupt systemic inequities. </p> <p>The vision of the California Department of Social Services is to provide quality services with a commitment to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable California where all people can thrive. </p> <p><strong>Guiding Principles:</strong> </p> <ul> <li><strong>Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Accessibility. Belonging.</strong> <ul> <li>We ensure opportunities for everyone to participate in a meaningful way in fulfilling the mission and vision of CDSS.</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Community Engagement</strong> <ul> <li> We prioritize the lived experiences of community members as a driving force behind the creation, implementation, desired impact, or change of programs and services. </li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Empowerment</strong> <ul> <li> We engage, operate, and advocate from the understanding that each community and person has desires and capabilities to lead in their own life. </li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Quality Services</strong> <ul> <li> We provide services that align intent and impact by ensuring that they are accessible, community driven, interconnected, and continuously improved. </li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Data Defined Outcomes</strong> <ul> <li> We equitably collect and analyze data, take data-driven action, and measure outcomes relevant to those we serve, ensuring transparency and accountability. </li> </ul> </li> </ul></div> </div></div> </div> </div></div> </div> <div id="dnn_RightPane" class="main-secondary"><div class="DnnModule DnnModule-DNN_HTML DnnModule-9046 DnnVersionableControl"><a name="9046"></a><div id="dnn_ctr9046_ContentPane" class="NoTitlePaddingContentPane"><div id="dnn_ctr9046_ModuleContent" class="DNNModuleContent ModDNNHTMLC"> <div id="dnn_ctr9046_HtmlModule_lblContent"><h3>Contact CDSS</h3> <p><strong>California Department of Social Services</strong><br> 744 P Street<br> Sacramento, CA 95814<br> Telephone: (916) 651-8848<br> Email to <a href="mailto:piar@dss.ca.gov">piar@dss.ca.gov </a> </p> <ul> <li><a href="/Portals/13/CDSSPhoneList.pdf">CDSS Phone List</a></li> <li><a href="/Portals/13/CDSSOrgChart.pdf">CDSS Organization Chart</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>California Health and Human Services Agency Departments and Offices</strong> </p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.aging.ca.gov/">Department of Aging</a></li> <li><a href="https://childsupport.ca.gov/">Department of Child Support Services</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.csd.ca.gov/">Dept of Community Services & Development</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.dds.ca.gov/">Department of Developmental Services</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.emsa.ca.gov/">Emergency Medical Services Authority</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.dhcs.ca.gov/">Department of Health Care Services</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.dmhc.ca.gov/">Department of Managed Health Care</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.cdph.ca.gov/">Department of Public Health</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.dor.ca.gov/">Department of Rehabilitation</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.dsh.ca.gov/">Department of State Hospitals</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.oshpd.ca.gov/">Office of Statewide Health Planning & Development</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.chhs.ca.gov/OHII/Pages/default.aspx">Office of Health Information Integrity</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.opa.ca.gov/Pages/Home.aspx">Office of the Patient Advocate</a></li> <li><a href="http://osi.ca.gov/">Office of Systems Integration</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.oles.ca.gov/">Office of Law Enforcement Support</a></li> </ul></div> </div></div> </div></div> </div> </div>  <footer id="footer" class="global-footer"> <div style="padding-bottom: 10px; 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