California Department of Social Services
Government AdministrationCalifornia, United States1001-5000 Employees
The California Department of Social Services is a state government agency within the Government Administration sector, based in Sacramento, California. It administers a broad set of social service programs that serve more than eight million residents across the state. The department's work is focused on promoting stability, opportunity, and wellness within California communities, particularly for people experiencing need. It operates as a large state institution coordinating services across a range of programs to support vulnerable populations. Its mission emphasizes serving, protecting, and supporting Californians in need, with a commitment to empowering wellbeing and addressing systemic inequities. The agency operates within California's governmental framework to implement social service policies and programs across diverse communities from its Sacramento base.