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

The Central Sierra Child Support Agency 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.

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 ® 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.

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.

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

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