The Service Station
Riverside County Department of Public Social Services
The Service Station is a podcast from the Riverside County Department of Public Social Services. It's a one-stop shop to fill up on the department's programs and services that help hundreds of thousands of people every day in Riverside County. The public can learn more about our services at www.RivCoDPSS.org and on social media (@RivCoDPSS / Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube)
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New Statewide System Will Help Customers Manage Their Benefits Online
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09/20/21 • 14 min
This month we're talking about a new statewide eligibility system that will impact hundreds of thousands of customers. The current system used to apply for and manage benefits, known as C-IV, will turn into CalSAWS -- the California Welfare Automated Welfare Benefits System.
On September 27, C4Yourself, the online platform customers use to apply for and manage benefits such as CalFresh, Medi-Cal, CalWORKs, will switch to BenefitsCal. BenefitsCal will be a one-stop-shop to apply for vital public benefits and this episode talks about the benefits customers can expect and how they can prepare for the change.
Don't forget to follow us on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube @RivCoDPSS! Have an idea for an episode? We’re all ears! Email us at [email protected].
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How IHSS Caregivers Make a Difference for Older Adults and Those With Disabilities
The Service Station
08/16/21 • 18 min
In-home caregivers help clients who receive In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) live safely at home instead of in a nursing care facility. A woman named Kristine who has disabilities shares just how vital they are. She's speaking with TheServiceStation along with one of her caregivers. They're talking about the nature of the caregiver-client relationship, the difference home workers make in a person's daily life and the need for more in-home caregivers as Riverside County's aging population quickly grows.
Don't forget to follow us on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube @RivCoDPSS! Have an idea for an episode? We’re all ears! Email us at [email protected].
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Riverside man shares man’s unique journey to fatherhood
The Service Station
12/05/21 • 26 min
In this episode of “theServiceStation,” a Riverside man reveals how his dream of having a family of his own came true. Oscar Lozano, 35, became a dad for the first time when he adopted a second cousin he named Ava, now 19 months. Lozano shares how he had been thinking about fostering or adopting for a while when a relative asked for his help in late Dec. 2019.
This episode also features a second guest, Ida Roath, who highlights Riverside County’s Heart Gallery, an exhibit created to find forever homes for children in foster care.
Single Mom Credits Unique Program for Putting Her on a New Career Path
The Service Station
03/21/24 • 21 min
21-year-old Marcy Palomar is forging a path to a brighter future, thanks to the dynamic partnership between RivCoDPSS and RCOE’s School of Career Education. Listen as Marcy shares her story and her hope for the future. Also, experts from DPSS (Ken Sandefur) and RCOE (Trisha Jenkins) take a deep dive into how this hands-on program works and how it can help others find fresh careers and a new beginning in life.
Don't forget to follow us on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube @RivCoDPSS! Have an idea for an episode? We’re all ears! Email us at [email protected].
How to keep your food and cash benefits from being stolen!
The Service Station
05/17/23 • 28 min
Millions of dollars in food and cash benefits are stolen from Californians, including in Riverside County, every month.
Listen as the Chief from the Department of Public Social Services and his welfare fraud investigators describe how customers can protect themselves from a crime known as “skimming” and how Riverside County DPSS is taking an aggressive, proactive approach to reduce this crime and protect customers.
Don't forget to follow us on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube @RivCoDPSS! Have an idea for an episode? We’re all ears! Email us at [email protected].
Educador de mucho tiempo habla sobre los servicios de salud mental disponibles para adultos jóvenes
The Service Station
06/03/22 • 29 min
Más personas, incluidos jóvenes y adultos jóvenes, hablan de salud mental. Pero, ¿dónde encuentra los servicios disponibles en el condado de Riverside y cuáles son las formas en que nuestras comunidades pueden reducir el estigma para quienes necesitan servicios de salud mental? En este episodio, el educador de larga data y reciente Comisión de Salud del Comportamiento, José Campos, brinda el apoyo disponible para los adultos jóvenes que lo necesitan. También analiza el papel que desempeña la oficina del Public Guardian y los conceptos erróneos sobre las tutelas que están destinadas a ayudar a quienes no pueden cuidar de sí mismos.
Don't forget to follow us on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube @RivCoDPSS! Have an idea for an episode? We’re all ears! Email us at [email protected].
Organización basada en la fe ayuda a las familias a través del proceso de crianza temporal y adopción
The Service Station
06/03/22 • 18 min
En un día cualquiera, hay más de 3000 niños y adolescentes que necesitan un hogar seguro y amoroso en el condado de Riverside. Faith in Motion tiene contratos con el Departamento de Servicios Sociales Públicos del condado y trabaja con más de 200 comunidades religiosas para guiar y apoyar a las familias interesadas en la crianza temporal y la adopción. En este episodio, hablamos con Noemi Amezcua de Faith in Motion. Ella analiza cómo funciona la asociación para apoyar a los niños y las familias. Amezcua también comparte su historia de lo que la inspiró a criar y adoptar niños.
Don't forget to follow us on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube @RivCoDPSS! Have an idea for an episode? We’re all ears! Email us at [email protected].
Crisis Team Helps Vulnerable Adults during Homeless Count and Year Round
The Service Station
03/03/23 • 11 min
In this episode, social workers from a specialized crisis team in Adult Services share how they’re helping seniors and adults with disabilities get off the streets and into affordable housing. Vulnerable adults are also accessing services that can improve their quality of life thanks to Crisis Response and Intervention Services (CRIS).
Listen as Clarissa, a 28-year-old, shares the challenges she faced while experiencing homelessness with disabilities for 10 years and how Social Services Practitioner Leah Sams broke barriers to help house Clarissa.
Sams isn’t the only CRIS team member sharing the rewards of this work in the podcast. Social Services Supervisors Renee Saldana and Marcela Javier took referrals for at-risk adults during this year’s Point-in-Time Count and discuss the team’s work and what drives them to help our most vulnerable year-round.
Don't forget to follow us on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube @RivCoDPSS! Have an idea for an episode? We’re all ears! Email us at [email protected].
Riverside man shares his unique journey to fatherhood
The Service Station
12/05/21 • 26 min
In this episode of “theServiceStation,” a Riverside man reveals how his dream of having a family of his own came true. Oscar Lozano, 35, became a dad for the first time when he adopted a second cousin he named Ava, now 19 months. Lozano shares how he had been thinking about fostering or adopting for a while when a relative asked for his help in late Dec. 2019.
This episode also features a second guest, Ida Roath, who highlights Riverside County’s Heart Gallery, an exhibit created to find forever homes for children in foster care.
Don't forget to follow us on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube @RivCoDPSS! Have an idea for an episode? We’re all ears! Email us at [email protected].
12/05/21 • 21 min
En este episodio de "theServiceStation", un hombre de Riverside revela cómo su sueño de tener una familia propia se hizo realidad. Oscar Lozano, de 35 años, se convirtió en padre por primera vez cuando adoptó a una prima segunda a la que llamó Ava, que ahora tiene 19 meses. Lozano comparte cómo había estado pensando en acoger o adoptar durante un tiempo cuando un familiar le pidió ayuda a fines de diciembre de 2019.
Este episodio también presenta a una segunda invitada, Ida Roath, que destaca la Galería Heart del condado de Riverside, una exhibición creada para encontrar hogares para siempre para los niños en hogares de crianza.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Service Station have?
The Service Station currently has 35 episodes available.
What topics does The Service Station cover?
The podcast is about Adoption, Podcast, Podcasts, Education, Health and Government.
What is the most popular episode on The Service Station?
The episode title 'How IHSS Caregivers Make a Difference for Older Adults and Those With Disabilities' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Service Station?
The average episode length on The Service Station is 20 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Service Station released?
Episodes of The Service Station are typically released every 30 days, 9 hours.
When was the first episode of The Service Station?
The first episode of The Service Station was released on May 18, 2021.
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