The Placer County Probation Department promotes the safety of the citizens of Placer County by conducting investigations for the court, enforcing court orders, ensuring victim’s rights, engaging in crime prevention partnerships, and facilitating the re-socialization of offenders through the use of evidence-based supervision and best practices.

Divisions
The Department is made up of multiple Divisions, each with it's own mission, purpose, and goals:

• Adult Court Services
• Adult Supervision
• Alternative Sentencing and Pre-Trial
• Juvenile Detention
• Juvenile Supervision and Court
• Professional Services

Probation Outreach Vehicle
The Department has a Probation Outreach Vehicle (POV) to provide services to people who have barriers to accessing them, such as people with transportation issues and people who are unhoused. The POV serves as a probation office, courtroom, and assessment center.

Web pages

• Divisions of Probation Department - https://www.placer.ca.gov/7420/Divisions
• Probation Department - …

Placer Independent Resource Services (PIRS) offers free services that support independent living for people with disabilities in Placer, El Dorado, and Alpine counties.

Services include:

• Coordination of assistive technology, including computer access aids
• Peer support and independent living skills training
• Personal assistant referrals
• Application assistance for SSI, SSDI, Medi-Cal, CalFresh, IHSS, and housing-related forms
• Housing and transportation information and advocacy
• Minor home modifications and mobility aid lending (ask for Helene at 530-885-6100 x28)
• Transition support for community-based living, institutional diversion, and youth to adulthood
• Technical assistance on disability access
• Community education, outreach, and advocacy
• ADRC Options Counseling (Navigator role in Placer County)
• Older Adult Walking Club

Clarification:

PIRS does not provide:

• Group home information or referrals
• Case management
• Housing placement

PIRS does not provide additional services during Public Safety Power Shutoffs (…

Placer County Transit (PCT) provides public bus transportation services in Placer County.

Web pages

• Home - https://placercountytransit.com/
• PCT Routes and Schedules - https://placercountytransit.com/maps-schedules/
• PCT Holiday Schedule - https://www.placer.ca.gov/1388/County-Holidays
• Service Area Map (PDF) - https://www.placer.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1953/Service-Area-Map-PDF

Alta Colfax operates a deviated fixed-route transit service connecting parts of Placer County between Auburn and Alta.

The route:

• Includes weekday public transportation between Auburn Amtrak Station, Colfax Amtrak Station, and Alta Store
• Operates along I-80 with deviations up to ¾ mile from the route
• Runs twice daily, Monday through Friday

Web pages

• Home - https://placercountytransit.com/routes/alta-colfax/

Public transit for Rocklin residents is provided by the Placer County Transit (PCT) which offers bus service to and from Sacramento.

• Dial-A-Ride Service is available by calling 916-745-7560 twenty-four hours in advance of your desired trip time. All Dial-A-Ride vehicles are wheel-chair accessible.
• Health Express is a no-to-low-cost transportation service providing rides for Placer County residents to and from medically-related appointments. To obtain an application or more information call 530-889-9500.
  

Area Transportation

• Auburn Transit
• Folsom Transit Service
• Nevada County Connects
• Roseville Transit
• Sacramento Regional Transit
• Tahoe Area Regional Transit (TART)

Web pages

• Home - https://www.rocklin.ca.us/post/public-transit
• Placer County Transit - https://placercountytransit.com/
• Auburn Transit - www.auburn.ca.gov/192/Transit-Services
• Folsom Transit Service - https://www.sacrt.com/folsom/
• Nevada County Connects - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3456/Transit-Services
  
• Roseville Transit - www.r…

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…

The City of Auburn operates its own transit programs and also partners with Placer County Transit to expand public transportation options. 

Riders can use the TransLoc app to schedule trips for both local routes and on-demand service.

Services include:

• The Auburn Loop, a deviated fixed-route service with up to ½-mile off-route pickups and drop-offs within Auburn and nearby areas
• Auburn OnDemand, a ride share service that allows flexible trip planning within Auburn city limits and parts of Placer County

Web pages

• Auburn Transit Services - https://www.auburn.ca.gov/192/Transit-Services
• TransLoc - https://www.auburn.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3269/How-to-Use-the-TransLoc-App---Step-by-Step
• Placer County Transit - https://placercountytransit.com/

FieldHaven Feline Center’s FieldHaven Animal Support Team (FHAST) responds to disaster incidents by providing emergency shelter and care for cats and other small animals displaced by wildfires, evacuations, or other crises.

FHAST deploys trained volunteers and veterinary staff to offer on-site animal care, transport support, and compassionate assistance to pet owners.

The program prioritizes pet safety and trauma-informed sheltering in collaboration with local emergency response systems.

Services include:

• Emergency animal sheltering for cats and pocket pets during disasters
• On-site and off-site veterinary care for animals requiring medical support
• Transportation assistance for evacuated or rescued animals
• Volunteer response teams trained in FEMA protocols and animal disaster care
• Preparedness education, evacuation guides, and community outreach

Web pages

• Home - https://fieldhaven.com/
• FHAST - https://fieldhaven.com/programs/fhast/
• FHAST Volunteering - https://fieldhaven.com/wp-content/uploads/…

City of Lincoln Transit p​rovides local and commuter transit services for residents of Lincoln through a partnership with Placer County Transit.

Services include:

• Commuter Express service to and from Roseville and Sacramento
• Dial-A-Ride service for local curb-to-curb transportation within Lincoln
• School Tripper routes to support student travel

Web pages

• Home - https://www.lincolnca.gov/en/living-here/transit.aspx#Title-VI-of-the-Civil-Rights-Act-of-1964
• Placer County Transit - https://placercountytransit.com/
• Commuter Express - https://placercountytransit.com/commuter-services/
• Dial-A-Ride - https://placercountytransit.com/dial-a-ride/

The Salt Mine offers emergency services to the city of Lincoln and Sheridan residents only. Their main charitable activity is the food closet, presently offering emergency food to over one thousand needy families in the area each month.

In addition, they help with emergency clothing, household items, and transportation. Other emergency needs are met on an ’as available basis’ or by referral such as bathing and laundry facilities to name a few.

All items sold in these thrift shops are donated by local supporters.

The Salt Mine offers emergency and hot lunches Tue-Fri, 9am-12pm and Sat 12pm-1pm

Web pages

• Home - http://thesaltmine.org/
• Food Closet - https://www.thesaltmine.org/foodcloset