Welcome to Human Services
Have you heard of BenefitsCal.com?
BenefitsCal is now live for all Sonoma County users! Apply for public assistance programs including: Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKs and General Relief
Watch the video below for additional information:
An Introduction to BenefitsCal Online Application Process - YouTube
See menu of videos on How to Access BenefitsCal
Click here to apply now!
HSD Data Report
Click here to view our latest HSD Data Report on our key programs and services.
Get help with:
Health + Food
Food, health insurance, and other benefits for living a healthy life.
Jobs + Money
Financial assistance, job search and job training.
Housing + Shelter
Short-term and long-term housing services.
Older Adults + People with Disabilities
Programs, services and events that support independence and quality of life.
Children + Families
Foster care, Child Protective Services, child care and other programs for children and families.
Veterans
Benefits available to U.S. military veterans and their families.
Vision
People in our community live freely chosen lives up to their full potential throughout their lifespan.
Mission
Building upon strengths, we bridge people to opportunity through responsive safety net services.
HSD Vision, Mission and Core Values (PDF)
Racial Equity Commitment
Click here to view our Racial Equity Commitment for Sonoma County Human Services Department.
September 10, 2024
Board of Supervisors approves action plan to support older adults, people with disabilities and their caregivers
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today approved a comprehensive 10-year plan to improve the health and well-being of the county’s swelling population of older adults, people with disabilities and their caregivers.
July 10, 2024
April 29, 2024
Sonoma County to hold May 4 memorial service for 44 residents whose bodies were unclaimed
March 11, 2024
Sonoma County to host third job and resource fair for homeless on March 20 in Santa Rosa