Employment & Social Services

It is with great pride that I welcome you to the Department of Employment and Social Services (DESS) website. In collaboration with our many partner agencies, the department is committed to providing quality and efficient services to the citizens of Butte County. Our staff of dedicated professionals strives to create new and innovative ways to serve the public. I invite you to use this website to learn more about the many excellent employment and social service programs that are offered through the department.

“Partnering for a safe, healthy and self-reliant community”

Mission & Vision Statement DESS Annual Report

Contact Information

Apply for Benefits Online! Do You Qualify For Cash Assistance (CalWORKS), Food and Nutrition (CalFresh), or Medical (Medi-Cal or CMSP) benefits? C4Yourself is an online application system that allows you to apply for benefits. This is a secured site and all your information will be private and safe. To learn more or apply for benefit programs visit us online at https://www.c4yourself.com/c4yourself/ . If you prefer to apply in person, visit us at one of the Butte Community Employment Centers. Public Service Announcement What to do if you have recently recieved a Public Assistance overpayment notice: CLICK HERE Services We Provide
Senior and Adult Services Services to help the elderly and persons with disabilities to live safely in their own homes. Investigates reports of elder or dependent adult abuse and neglect. more...	Children's Services Investigates child abuse and neglect and works to preserve or restore family stability. more... Community Resources for Children and Families
Employment Services Provides services to job seekers in search of employment and employers seeking qualified employees. more...	Temporary Cash Assistance Provides temporary cash assistance for needy families and individuals. more...
CalFresh Helps low-income people buy the food they need to remain healthy. more...	Medical Services Provides medical assistance including Medi-Cal, Healthy Families and County Medical Services. more...
Butte Community Employment Centers - One Stops Each Butte Community Employment Center provides a wide variety of employment related services to both job seekers and employers, and a connecting point between the two. more... 24-Hour Emergency Phone Numbers: Children's Services - (800) 400-0902 Adult Services - County Wide (800) 664-9774

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California
Department of Social Services
744 P Street, Sacramento CA 95814
(916) 657-3667

For more information from the California Department of Social Services you can click here.