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Office of Regulations Development
California Department of Social Services
744 P Street, Mail Station 7-192
Sacramento, CA 95814
Fax: (916) 654-3286
E-mail: ord@dss.ca.gov
The redesigned Office of Regulations Development (ORD) website includes the CDSS’ Manual of Policies and Procedures (MPP). To access the MPP, click on the appropriate tab at the top of the page, click on the desired program from the menu, and scroll down to the desired chapter. By clicking on the "More" tab, you can select from one of the following programs: Child Welfare Services, Adult Services, Operations Manual, and Adult Protective Services.
The tabs at the top of the page, the menu items that appear when you mouse over or click one of those tabs, and the links on the left navigation bar, were created to make it easier for you to find information. The links for Manual Letters, Regulation Changes in Process/Completed Regulations, and CDSS Websites and Other Links are accessible through the navigation bar.
Our Mission
To ensure the appropriate processing of regulations in accordance with the requirements of the California Administrative Procedures Act. Provide access to regulatory information to California citizens and businesses. Facilitate public participation in the Rulemaking process.
The Office of Regulations Development is no longer able to provide advance notification letters regarding regulation activities. Please check our website for the latest regulatory information.
Please Note: All of the Manual Letters and Regulations that CDSS publishes are available electronically on this website for public use. The Office of Regulations Development will no longer mail out or provide paper copies of Manual Letters and Regulations.
Any information regarding licensing of Community Care facilities such as child care centers etc. can be found at: Community Care Licensing web site
