Friday, August 1, 2025

L.A. County Launches August Outreach to Connect Residents With Wide Range of Available Public Aid Programs

Monthlong campaign spotlights food, healthcare, employment support and civil rights resources

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services has launched “August Essential Services Month,” a digital outreach campaign designed to connect residents with critical programs and show them how to apply for support during hardship.

Targeting residents who may be unaware of available benefits, the department will use its weekly Essential DPSS newsletter, social media platforms and hundreds of poster ads donated by LA Metro to spotlight core services and simplify access. Outreach materials will be offered in multiple languages and feature direct links to websites and video guides with step-by-step instructions.

DPSS is one of 58 county-level social service agencies in California. It provides assistance with food and nutrition, health care, cash aid, employment services and in-home care for elderly, blind and disabled individuals.

Additional services promoted during the campaign include job opportunities, homeless support, civil rights and appeals, business-related resources, customer service and other community offerings. Residents will also be informed of local job fairs and free resources that support improved quality of life across the County.

The department encourages residents to share this information to ensure that those in greatest need are informed, supported and empowered.

To stay informed or apply for benefits, residents can visit https://dpss.lacounty.gov/en.html.