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Social Services

Social Services

Social Services

Community Boards and Advisory Committees

Community Action Board (CAB)

The Community Action Board is an advisory group that advises Clackamas County Social Services Division on their Community Action Agency programs for low-income persons. Members are appointed by the Clackamas County Board of County Commissioners. The group advocates both locally and at the state level on issues related to low-income individuals and households.

Meetings are the first Monday of each month, 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Public Services Building, 2051 Kaen Road, Oregon City, room 292 or on Zoom.

For information or to get involved, please contact Sean Wells, 971-201-6181, swells@clackamas.us.

Aging Services Advisory Council (ASAC)

The Aging Services Advisory Council is an advisory group that meets monthly to advise Clackamas County Social Services Division on their programs and services for seniors and persons with disabilities. Members are appointed by the Clackamas County Board of County Commissioners. The group advocates both locally and at the state level on issues related to aging. The Advisory Council provides input on a number of issue of importance to older adults, including nutrition, transportation, and emergency preparedness.

Meetings are held on the third Monday of each month, 10 a.m. to noon. Members can participate via zoom, or in person at the Public Services Building.

For information or to get involved, please contact Sean Wells, 971-201-6181, swells@clackamas.us.

Veterans Advisory Council (VAC)

The Clackamas County Veterans Advisory Council advises the Clackamas County Board of Commissioners and the Department of Health, Housing and Human Services on all matters relating to the provision of services to veterans, their families and dependents, ensuring that the needs of veterans, their families and dependents are recognized and addressed in a timely manner. Veterans Advisory Council also makes recommendations regarding current issues affecting veterans, their families and dependents.

For information or to get involved, please contact Sean Wells, 971-201-6181, swells@clackamas.us.

Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council

The Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council is comprised of individuals in service or family members of individuals in services, one advocate, and no more than three providers of developmental disabilities services. Members of the council are residents of Clackamas County, have work interests in, or a family member eligible for services in Clackamas County. The DD Advisory Council advises the DD Program Managers in planning, reviewing programs and initiatives and recommending policy for developmental disabilities program areas.

The council meets 8 times per year. All are welcome at the meetings.

Desired skills include an ability to be a part of public process, a capacity to problem-solve and to work constructively within a group setting.

For information or to get involved, call Amy Butler at 503-502-4718 or email her at abutler@clackamas.us .

 

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Services for Children with Developmental Disabilities

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Main Number
503-655-8640

Intake and Eligibility
503-557-2824

Report Abuse or Neglect
855-503-7223

The Clackamas County Community Developmental Disabilities Program serves eligible children with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities that live in Clackamas County.

Our children's case management team coordinates many services, including providing information and referrals for helpful services, in-home support, residential services, and transition to adulthood.

Services are also available for adults.

Our Services

IDD Choice Advising

We support your choices to determine where you wish to live, the care you receive, and how you spend your days.

Individual Support Plan

An ISP is crafted based on an individual's health and safety needs, interests, choices, and goals. The Service Coordinator works closely with the individual and their support network to help them develop and progress toward their identified goals including aspirations, community integration and employment.

Family Support

The family support program strives to help children and families remain independent, healthy, and safe by assisting families with caring for their children at home. Families determine what they need most and have flexibility to choose services and providers.

In-Home Supports (K-Plan)

In-home services can support individuals to access the care they need to live in the family home. Types of support services include: attendant care, relief care, skills training, parent and family training, behavior consultation, assistive technology, and devices.

Foster Care

Children residing in family homes or other settings, served by both the I/DD and Child Welfare programs, may be eligible for placement in I/DD certified foster care homes. These homes may be certified to support children with complex medical needs.

Children's Extraordinary Needs Program

The Children's Extraordinary Needs program is for children under 18 with very high medical and/or behavior needs. Children in the program can get up to 20 hours of paid care per week from their parents and/or guardians.

The services available to children and their families depend on their specific support needs. The service coordinator works with the child and their family to determine individual support needs.

See if your child is eligible.

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Utility Support

What we do

We provide low income residents:

  • Assistance paying for heating with electricity, natural gas, oil, propane, wood or pellets.
  • Assistance paying for cooling with electricity.

For more information, please contact the Utility Support Program directly at 503-650-5640.

Who we serve

Heating and cooling assistance eligibility is based on total household income.

We prioritize assistance to seniors, those with disabilities, and households with young children.

Heating assistance

For 2024-25 heating assistance, we will start accepting applications:

  • Oct. 1 from seniors (60+) and households with a person identified as having a disability. 
  • Nov. 1 for the above group and also households with one or more children aged 6 and under.

After accepting applications from priority residents:

  • Dec. 1 for the general public until April 30 or as funds allow. 

Cooling assistance

For 2024-25 cooling assistance, we start accepting applications:

  • May 1 for seniors (60+) and those with disabilities. 

After accepting applications from priority residents: 

  • June 1–Sept. 15 as funds allow. 

2024-25 income guidelines

Household Unit SizeAnnual Gross Income*Monthly Gross Income*
1$36,811$3,067.58
2$48,138$4,011.50
3$59,464$4,955.33
4$70,790$5,899.17
5$82,117$6,843.08
6$93,443$7,786.92
7$95,567$7,963.92
8$97,690$8,140.83
9$99,814$8,317.83
10$101,938$8,494.83
11$104,062$8,671.83
12$106,185$8,848.75
Each additional member$2,123$176.92

* Gross income means all household income before any deductions

How to apply

You can request an application by providing us your contact information at the form below, or by calling 503-650-5640. We'll send you a prepaid envelope for you to fill with your application, as well as copies of related documents. Don't forget to sign and date your application before sending it back. 

Utility Support Application Request
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