Welcome to the Tehama County Department of Social Services

As the director of Tehama County Department of Social Services (TCDSS) I am proud to welcome you to our website describing all the programs and services that we offer to the citizens of our county. I hope you will examine the mission and values that underlie the work we do at TCDSS. This review will help you discover the heart and soul of our work and why my staff dedicates each day to our mission.

Charlene Reid, MSW 
Director

Our employees are attentive and committed to providing the necessary information and guidance to ensure optimal benefit from all programs and services offered to our citizens. We specialize in providing needed services to our clients whether child and adult protection services, in-home supportive services, foster care, employment assistance, food security, medical insurance and other basic need support programs. The entire TCDSS team is guided by a sense of fairness, integrity, professionalism and genuine caring for the citizens of Tehama County. 
Thank you for your interest and please use our feedback area to inquire about our services or ask questions. 

"Partnering with our community to Assist, Empower and Protect."

Guiding Principles

• We believe in supporting and empowering staff, individually and in teams, to be professional, competent, and highly skilled.

• We believe that all should be treated as we would treat our friends or family,  appreciating each individual’s worth and dignity.

• We believe in providing a safe and healthy, environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

• We believe no job is too small or insignificant and that everyone contributes to the success of our department.

• We believe in sharing our successes and working as a team to meet everyday challenges.

External Relationships 

• We believe that all should be treated as we would treat our friends or family, appreciating each individual’s worth and dignity.

• We believe services must be strength based, family-centered, culturally sensitive, and tailored to the individual’s needs.

• We believe services must be timely, accessible, comprehensive, and delivered in the most respectful way possible.

• We believe individuals want to be self-sufficient and to have a safe home for themselves and their families.

• We believe that the door to services must remain open so all can flourish when they are ready.

• We believe in partnering with the community through innovative means to better meet the needs of individuals and families

Services We Provide

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