Department of Social Service

The Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG) serves as the Region IV Community Action Agency, addressing the needs of La Paz, Mohave, and Yuma Counties. Established under the 1964 Economic Opportunity Act, WACOG focuses on empowering individuals and strengthening communities through a range of human services, including utility assistance, housing counseling, and support for older adults and families. WACOG is a HUD-approved Local Housing Counseling Agency, offering various programs such as loss mitigation counseling for homeowners at risk of foreclosure and the USDA 502 Direct Loan program for low-income applicants seeking safe housing in rural areas. Through its Weatherization Assistance Program, WACOG enhances energy efficiency in homes, contributing to lower utility costs and improved comfort for residents. Generated from the website

Imperial County Office of Education primarily focuses on providing various education services to children, school districts and its community in the Imperial County. Based in El Centro Calif., it provides a variety of administrative, business, student and technology services. The three areas of the business services department include internal, district financial and fiscal advisory. These departments provide various professional supports in the areas of internal fiscal services, accounts payable, payroll, retirement and district fiscal oversight.