Welcome to the California Department of Social Services

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The Bureau administers the civil rights program based on State and Federal laws and regulations, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Our program ensures effective access and nondiscrimination to all applicants and/or recipients of benefits and services provided by the Department and county welfare departments. Activities include discrimination complaint investigations, county compliance monitoring, technical assistance, training, and ongoing monitoring for state and federal regulatory compliance.

The Civil Rights Bureau Staff:

Raṃn S. Lopez, Bureau Chief
Scott McIntyre, Secretary

Analysts:

Contact Information:

Civil Rights Bureau
California Department of Social Services
744 P Street, M/S 6-70
Sacramento, CA 95814
Ph. (916) 654-2107 or (866) 741-6241 (toll free)
TDD/TTY (California Relay Service) Ph. (916) 654-2098
E-mail: crb@dss.ca.gov