FieldHaven Feline Center’s Community/Cat Assistance Team provides support and guidance to people seeking help with a wide range of cat-related issues, including feral cat colonies, rehoming, adoptions, lost or found cats, and behavior.

The program is run by trained volunteers and staff who respond to phone, email, and in-person inquiries. Services aim to keep cats safely in homes or managed in the community.

Services include:

• Information on cat health, behavior, and rehoming options
• Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) training and access to humane trapping equipment
• Support with finding alternatives to shelter intake and surrender processes
• Community education on managing feral cat colonies and preventing overpopulation
• Emergency support during wildfires and disasters to assist with cat sheltering

Web pages

• Home - https://fieldhaven.com/programs/cat/
• Resource Library - https://fieldhaven.com/resources/

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/…

FieldHaven Feline Center’s Spay/Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP) provides low-cost spay and neuter surgeries for owned, stray, and community cats, including medical care and wellness support.

The program helps reduce feline overpopulation and improve long-term animal health. Services are offered through FieldHaven’s Hathaway Veterinary Clinic, with trap loans and education available for feral colony caregivers and community members engaging in trap-neuter-return (TNR).

Services include:

• Spay or neuter surgery for community and owned cats
• Vaccinations, flea and parasite treatment, and microchipping
• Discounted pricing for rescue organizations with proof of 501(c)(3) status
• Trap loans and coaching for individuals conducting TNR
• Community outreach and education on feline care and overpopulation prevention

Web pages

• Home - https://fieldhaven.com/
• SNAP - https://fieldhaven.com/programs/snap/
• Hathaway Veterinary Clinic - https://fieldhaven.com/hathaway-veterinary-clinic/

Balanced Bipolar & Depression Support provides peer-led support groups for people living with bipolar disorder or depression.

Meetings are also open to family members, friends, and mental health students who want to learn how to support individuals experiencing mood disorders.

Services include:

• Weekly peer support groups via Zoom
• Education and wellness resources for individuals and families
• Local mental health and recovery resources
• Mental health advocacy and stigma reduction

Meetings are held Wednesdays from 7-8:30pm on Zoom. Participants must call or email at least 24 hours in advance to attend.

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 Veterans Service Office promotes the interest and welfare of veterans, their dependents, and their survivors by enhancing their quality of life through counseling, education, benefits assistance, and advocacy.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/1875/Veterans

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…

WIC is a nutrition program that helps pregnant women, new mothers, and young children under age five eat well, be active, and stay healthy.

What Does WIC Offer Families?

• WIC benefits card to buy healthy foods such as milk, juice, eggs, cheese, cereal, dry beans, fresh fruits and vegetables, and peanut butter
• Nutrition and health education to help you and your family eat well and be active
• Provide breastfeeding support, services, and education
• Help you find health care and other community services

How Do I Enroll in WIC?
Call 530-889-7187 or begin your application process online. Form here.

New to WIC?
If your income has been affected by COVID-19, or if you are pregnant or have a child under age 5 and need assistance, please Apply for Services. Men, dads, grandparents, foster parents, and caretakers are all welcome to apply for WIC benefits for their children under age 5. WIC is also not considered a part of public charge. It is safe to use and does not affect immigration status for anyone…

The Placer County Child Care Council was established in 1991 in accordance with state law AB 2141 to provide a forum for the identification of local priorities for child care and to develop policies to meet the needs identified within these priorities.

The Council consists of 20 members who represent consumers of child care, child care providers, public agencies and community members. Members are appointed by the County Board of Supervisors and the Placer County Superintendent of Schools.

The California Department of Social Services provides funding for the work of the Council, which includes the following: Conduct Local Child Care Needs Assessment, Advocate for the needs of families with respect to early care and education, promote public participation in the planning process, support the existing child care infrastructure by coordinating services that are locally available and serve as a forum to address the child care needs of all families in the community and all child care programs…

The Placer County Office of Education plays a major role in the education delivery system for students in Placer County. The office exists to provide leadership and service to our schools and communities. As mandated by the education code, PCOE provides direct educational programs for specific student populations and financial oversight of budgets of the school districts in Placer county.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placercoe.org/Pages/PCOE/Home.aspx