Orange County Community Scholar

The Orange County Social Services Agency operates under the policy direction of the Orange County board of supervisors and the California Departments of Social Services and Health Services. SSA is responsible for planning, implementing and operating many of the social services programs provided by the county of Orange, Calif. Funding for programs comes from state, federal and county sources. The agency s vision is to make sure that Orange County residents enjoy a safe and supportive environment that promotes stability and self-reliance. The agency is comprised of an efficient staff whose mission is to deliver quality social services that are accessible and responsive to the community, encourage personal responsibility, strengthen individuals, preserve families, protect vulnerable adults and children, and recognizes cultural diversity. The Orange County Social Services Agency is located in Santa Ana, Calif.

Orange County Environmental Health, located in Santa Ana, Calif., is one of the programs of the Orange County Health Care Agency. It focuses on the inspection of retail and wholesale food facilities. The program also promotes safe and sanitary preparation and service of food, and prevents food-borne illnesses. It also focuses on protecting consumers from adulterated, mislabeled and fraudulently advertised food products. Orange County Environmental Health s staff includes registered environmental health specialists who inspect more than 11,000 food establishments throughout Orange County, such as restaurants, bakeries and vending machines. Its staff also inspects wholesale food processing plants, food trucks, food carts, and hospital kitchens.