Department of Employment and Benefit Services

Department of Employment and Benefit Services

OVERVIEW :

Department of Employment and Benefit Services (DEBS) is a department of the County of Santa Clara’s Social Services Agency that provides low-income individuals and families with access to health, financial, nutritional, and employment assistance. We provide high-quality, professional services to eligible residents in a manner that is culturally sensitive and encourages personal responsibility.

TO APPLY FOR BENEFITS, CALFRESH FOOD EXPEDITED SERVICE, OR HOMELESS ASSISTANCE:

  • Online: MyBenefitsCalWIN.org

  • CalFresh Food Only: GetCalFresh.org

  • Call Us: 408-758-3800 • Mail: PO Box 11018, San Jose CA 95103 or Use an Office Drop Box

  • To request an application: 408-758-3800

TO KEEP YOUR BENEFITS, REPORT CHANGES OR SUBMIT A REPORT OR DOCUMENT:

  • Online: MyBenefitsCalWIN.org

  • Contact your County Worker’s Direct Line, OR

  • If you are receiving only Medi-Cal Coverage, call 408-758-3600

  • If you are receiving CalFresh Food, CalWORKs, General Assistance, Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants or Refugee Cash Assistance Benefits, call 408-758-3800

  • For Automated Case Information System, call 1-877-962-3633

  • For EBT Inquiries call 1-877-328-9677

  • Mail: PO Box 11018, San Jose CA 95103 or Use an Office Drop Box