CalWORKs & Employment Services acts as a part of Human Services, one of six Divisions of County of Placer Health & Human Services.

If you are an adult with dependent children, you may be eligible for California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids, or CalWORKs. CalWORKs provides:

• Child care, work expense assistance, transportation, and counseling
• Education, employment and training programs through Employment Services
• Families with children financial assistance to meet their basic needs
• Support for families moving toward self-sufficiency

If you are eligible for CalWORKs you will automatically qualify for Medi-Cal and may also qualify for CalFresh. Unless you are exempt, you will be referred to the Employment Services program for assistance gaining employment. Placer County Employment Services (formerly Welfare to Work) can assist you in finding work through the Business Advantage Network. You can receive daily job leads and information on job fairs and recruiting eve…

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California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) provides temporary financial assistance and employment support for low- or no-income families with children.

CalWORKs (California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids) helps families facing hardship due to issues such as domestic violence, illness, job loss, housing instability, or legal challenges.

Children may receive financial assistance even if parents choose not to participate in Employment Services.

Services include:

• Temporary cash aid to low- or no-income families with children
• Support for families experiencing job loss, domestic violence, or other crises
• Employment Services participants with job and education goals
• Help with job-related or school-related expenses for those enrolled in Employment Services
• Training, job search support, and career planning

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/888/CalWORKs---Cash-Assistance-for-Families
• Apply Online - https://benefitscal.com/
• BenefitsCal Information- https://…

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The Campus Pride Index has been the premier LGBTQ national benchmarking tool for colleges and universities to create safer, more inclusive campus communities. The FREE online tool allows prospective students, families/parents, and those interested in higher education to search a database of LGBTQ-friendly campuses that have come out to improve the academic experience and quality of campus life.  Offers student leader networks and CampusPride Career Connect.  

Web pages

• Home - https://www.campusprideindex.org/

The Gene Upshaw Memorial Tahoe Forest Cancer Center provides comprehensive cancer treatment and support services. Clinical services include comprehensive state of-the-art individual treatment and emergency medical treatment. Support services include: free individual therapy offered to patients, survivors, and caregivers; massage therapy; grief support. Nurse Navigation services provide education, support with appointments, referrals, information, and advocacy.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.tfhd.com/
• Cancer Center - https://www.tfhd.com/cancer-center/

The Tahoe Truckee Child Abuse Prevention Council (CAPC) is a program of the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation. CAPC's activities are funded by the Children’s Trust Fund in both Placer and Nevada Counties.

CAPC activities include:

• Providing funding for parenting classes
• Staff training
• Community education
• Advocating for child abuse prevention strategies across the region

Web pages

• Home - https://tahoetruckeecapc.wordpress.com/

Placer County Office of Education offers Child Care Referrals to parents and child care providers including

• providing referrals for licensed child care
• assisting new child care providers in establishing their business
• providing educational materials
• conducting workshops on a variety of topics

Resource and Referral Services are available at no cost to families.

Webpages

• Main - https://www.placercoe.org/Pages/PCOE/Home.aspx
• Child Care Referrals - https://www.placercoe.org/Pages/PCOE/Early-Childhood-Education/Early-Childhood-Education/Child-Care-Referrals.aspx

Chapa-De Indian Health offers complete Pediatric care including:

• Primary medical care
• Nutrition and health education
• Dental care
• Mental health counseling
• Psychiatry
• Pharmacy services
• Assistance in coordinating care with specialists
• For established Chapa-De patients, may have child safety car seats available and a trained installation technician

Web pages

• Home - https://chapa-de.org/medical-care/

This is one of many possible First 5 Nevada County Ready to Grow (R2G) program resources. Ready to Grow resources are those that support the well-being of children ages 0-5.

Children's System of Care offers comprehensive services for children and youth who may be at risk in Placer County.

Eligibility

Eligibility for Placer Children's mental health services includes full scope Medi-Cal beneficiaries, and County Medical Services Program (CMSP) beneficiaries with low or no share of cost. Those who do not meet these eligibility criteria are assessed on an individual basis regarding their need for services.
For questions please call Family and Children's Services at 916-872-6549 or toll free 866-293-1940.

Services Available

• 24-hour response for minors at risk of abuse or neglect
• Adoptions and Foster Home placement and licensing
• Behavioral and Mental Health Services
• Child Welfare services
• Educational Assistance and Information for System-Involved and At Promise Youth - Placer County Office of Education
  
  

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2050/Childrens-System-of-Care
• Behavioral and Mental Health Services - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2052/Childrens-Mental-Healt…

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The Cirby Wellness Center offers free wellness activities and support services for Adult System of Care (ASOC) clients and community members.

Services include:

• Hosting group activities such as journaling, choir, gardening, hiking, and health education
• Providing support with job readiness, resume writing, and budgeting
• Offering help accessing housing, food banks, Medi-Cal, and mental health screenings
• Supplying all needed materials; no cost to participate

Additional notes:

Open to both ASOC clients and the general public. Operates within a county outpatient mental health clinic, where additional services may be available.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/6304/Cirby-Wellness-Center

Placer County Public Health Department (PCPHD) partners with medical care providers in the community, and the California Department of Public Health, to prevent and control the spread of infectious diseases. We investigate and follow-up on reported cases and their contacts. Staff provide education to individuals and in group settings, and surveillance duties to reduce incidents and prevent additional cases.

The PCPHD website includes information about the following communicable diseases:

• Mpox information
• COVID-19
• Diseases A to Z
• Flu Information
• Measles Information
• Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District
• Sexually Transmitted Disease Information and Control Branch
• West Nile Virus

Providers can report disease, outbreaks, and animal bites at the Provider Portal on the PCPHD website.

Web pages

• Public Health home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2863/Public-Health
• Communicable diseases - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2962/Communicable-Diseases
• Provider portal for reporting - htt…

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