Social Services


Hours
Mon -- Fri 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
 

Contact Information

Social Services
75-A Diamond Valley Road
Markleeville, CA 96120
Phone: 530-694-2235
About

The Alpine County Social Services Department offers several services to the community.

Select the following for more information:

Adoption Services

The Adoption Services Program is supervised by the California Department of Social Services and administered by the El Dorado County Department of Human Services.

El Dorado County Department of Human Services
3368 Lake Tahoe Blvd. #100
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Phone: 530-642-7300

Child Support Services

The Central Sierra Child Support CSS LogoAgency is a regional agency which represents the counties of Alpine, Amador, and Calaveras. This office does not charge for its services. Any custodial or non-custodial party may request that the Central Sierra Child Support Agency aid in collecting the court ordered support. You are eligible regardless of whether or not you are receiving Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF).

To open a case or to apply for services click the link to access the Customer Connect website or call the child support services line.

Child Support Services Line
Phone: (866)-901-3212

CalFresh

 

Golden State Advantage

 

Food Stamps

CalFresh General Information: The CalFresh Program is a Federal nutrition program that helps eligible low-income people purchase the food they need for good health. CalFresh benefits are not cash. Households that are eligible will receive a plastic electronic benefit(EBT) card that is used at the store, like a debit card, when purchasing food items.

Eligibility
To be eligible for CalFresh:

  • You must be a resident of Alpine County.
  • Everyone who receives Food Stamps must have a Social Security Number (SSN).
  • If someone in your household does not have a Social Security Number, you must help them get one.
  • There are property and income limits that vary depending on the number of persons in your household and their ages.
  • Vehicles are not counted.
  • In California SSI/SSP recipients are not eligible for food stamps per State law.

For more information or how to apply for CalFresh... You may screen for CalFresh eligibility by going to the CalFresh Web Site at: http://www.dss.cahwnet.gov/foodstamps/ OR you may contact Alpine County Social Services.

Healthy Families

The Healthy Families Program Provides low-cost health insurance for children of families whose incomes are too high to get no-cost Medi-Cal but still fall below certain income levels.  For program information and to obtain an on-line application visit: http://www.healthyfamilies.ca.gov/Home/default.aspx

C4Yourself

C4Yourself ® is an online application system that allows you to apply for benefits that include CalFresh, CMSP, Medi-Cal, CalWORKs.

This is a secured site and all your information will be private and safe. Just click on the following link to get started!
https://www.c4yourself.com/c4yourself/

You may also apply for all of these benefits by visiting or calling the Alpine County Health & Human Services office during normal business hours.

Health and Human Services
75 Diamond Valley Road
Markleeville, CA 96120
Phone: 530-694-2235
Fax: 530-694-2252

Paternity Opportunity Program

Paternity means fatherhood. Establishing paternity is the legal process of determining the biological father of a child. When parents are married, paternity is usually established automatically. If parents are unmarried, paternity establishment is NOT automatic and the process should be started by both parents as soon as possible for the benefit of the child. Without the establishment of paternity, the father does not have the legal rights or legal responsibilities of a parent. Establishing paternity is necessary before custody, visitation, and child support can be ordered by the court. Establishing paternity allows an unmarried father to have his name placed on the birth certificate. Paternity can be established either by signing a Declaration of Paternity form or by going to court. If a father becomes involved with his child from the beginning of the child's life, he is more likely to continue to care both financially and emotionally for the child as he or she grows.

 

Child Abuse Prevention Council

Members:

Stacy Olson, Alpine County Health & Human Services

Tracy Cassity, Alpine County Behavioral Health

Phillip Bennett, Alpine County Board of Supervisors

Debbie Centanni, Woodfords Indian Education Center

Lisa Fontana, Alpine County School District

Jennifer Kline, Alpine County Women’s Center

John Crawford, Alpine County Sheriff

Doug Rublaitus, Alpine County Probation

Agendas

Date of Meetingsort icon File (click to download)
CAPC Agenda, Special Meeting for 2011/02/22 - 1:00pm 2011/02/22 - 1:00pm
CAPC Agenda, for 2011/02/02 - 1:00pm 2011/02/02 - 1:00pm
CAPC Agenda, for 2010/12/01 - 1:00pm 2010/12/01 - 1:00pm
CAPC Agenda, for 2010/11/03 - 1:00pm 2010/11/03 - 1:00pm

Minutes

Date of Meetingsort icon File (click to download)
CAPC Minutes, for 2010/12/01 - 1:00pm 2010/12/01 - 1:00pm
CAPC Minutes, for 2010/11/03 - 1:00pm 2010/11/03 - 1:00pm

Requests for Proposals (RFPs)

File (select to open)
RFP for Child Abuse Prevention Services
Child Welfare System Imrpovement Plan

Alpine County Food Pantry

Would an extra bag of groceries per month help?  Delivery is available for seniors and those with disabilities.  Amount of food will be distributed based on members per household.

Program eligibility is based on the following criteria:

  • Must be a resident of Alpine County
  • Must be income eligible.

Households interested in participating in this program wil be required to have:

  • Proof of residency
  • Proof of total household income