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Los Angeles County, one of California`s original 27 counties, was established on Feb. 18, 1850. It is one of the nation`s largest counties with 4,084 square miles, and has the largest population of any county in the nation - nearly 10 million residents who account for approximately 27 percent of California`s population. As a subdivision of the state, the County is charged with providing numerous services that affect the lives of all residents, including law enforcement, tax collection, public health protection, public social services, elections and flood control.
Developmental disability is a severe, chronic disability that begins any time from birth through age 21, and is expected to last for a lifetime. Developmental disabilities may be cognitive, physical, or a combination of both. While not always visible, these disabilities can result in serious limitations in everyday activities of life, including self-care, communication, learning, mobility, or being able to work or live independently. Such disabilities are almost sure to result in a lifetime of dependence on publicly funded services, unless families receive sufficient support, children receive appropriate education, and adults receive appropriate services that enable them to live and work in their local communities. Approximately four million Americans have developmental disabilities. Developmental disabilities can occur in any family, no matter what their ethnic, economic, religious or political background.
Located just 40 miles from Manhattan, Orange County is one of the most attractive areas in the New York metropolitan area. Affordable housing, excellent school systems, a low crime rate, outstanding road, rail and air transportation, lack of congestion, and a wide range of recreational activities offer unique advantages for business and for living. Visit Orange County and see why so many people and businesses call it home.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health provides you and your family with protection from health threats, such as foodborne illnesses, natural and intentional disasters, toxic exposures, and preventable injury. Public Health also works to prevent chronic diseases, such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes and their risk factors: poor nutrition, inadequate physical activity, and tobacco use.
The mission of Ross County Community Action is to work within the local community to reduce poverty and revitalize families and individuals who are income eligible. Our agency will help clients by empowering them with the resources that are available to them. We will do everything we can to help educate those we serve, be respectful of their needs and help instill a sense of pride and accomplishment within them. We make a difference in their lives by advocating for them and providing programs and services for all residents of Ross County.