Child, Family and Adult Services

Divisions

Administration

The Administration Division provides essential support services for the Department of Child, Family and Adult Services, including budget and fiscal management, contracts, human resources, facilities, and volunteer coordination, ensuring the department operates efficiently and effectively in serving the community.

Child Protective Services

Sacramento County Child Protective Services (CPS) works to protect children from abuse and neglect by investigating reports, providing family support services, and ensuring child safety through partnerships with law enforcement, the courts, and community organizations.

Senior and Adult Services

The Senior and Adult Services Division (SAS) of Sacramento County provides vital support to older adults and people with disabilities, offering programs like Adult Protective Services, In-Home Supportive Services, and public conservatorship to promote safety, dignity, and independence.

Popular Content

The CARES Connection

Child Welfare Services - California Automated Response​ and Engagement System (CWS-CARES) is the new system being developed for the State of California

Independent Living Program and Extended Foster Care

The ILP is a federally funded program which assists current and former foster youth between the ages of 16 and 21 achieve self sufficiency prior to, and after, exiting the foster care system

In Home Supportive Services

IHSS delivers domestic, personal care, and paramedical support to eligible elderly, blind, or disabled individuals (funded through Medi‑Cal) as a community-based alternative to institutional care

Ombudsperson/Civil Rights Coordinator

The Ombudsperson provides an independent, impartial avenue for individuals like clients, foster parents, or professionals to raise concerns about agency policies or practices while maintaining confidentiality and objectivity