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

Placer County Office of Education offers Special Education services. pre-school program for special needs children. Contact PCOE for information, location, application and funding questions.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placercoe.org/Pages/PCOE/Educational-Services/Special-Education/Special-Education.aspx

Transition Partnership Program (TPP) is a collaborative effort between the Placer County Office of Education and the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR), serving students with disabilities and other impediments to employment. Through the program, participants develop important knowledge and skills to gain work.

Eligibility

• Attend high school in Placer County
• Age 16-21
• Barrier to employment (i.e., IEP, 504 plan, mental health diagnosis, physical disability, etc.)

Participants Receive

• Resume development
• Interview preparation
• Employment skills coaching
• Job search assistance
• Interview/work clothing
• And more

Web pages

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

NEXT ELECTION: June 2, 2026 Primary Election

The County of Placer Registrar of Voters provides voter registration, voter accessibility for disabilities, election results, voter education, and alternative language information for voters.

County of Placer - Registrar of Voters
530-886-5650, Toll-free 800-824-8683, election@placer.ca.gov

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• Vote Center locations and hours
• Drop Box locations and hours

Web pages

• Placer County Vote Center locations and hours - https://www.placercountyelections.gov/vote-center-locations/
• Placer County Drop Box locations and hours - https://www.placercountyelections.gov/drop-box-locations/
• Placer County Elections Office - https://www.placercountyelections.gov/
• State of California - Voter Registration info (including how to register, deadlines, same-day voter registration process, checking registration status) - https://registertovote.ca.gov/
• State of California Voter FAQ (Frequently Asked Que…

Child Advocates of Placer County offers programs that support and work with families.

• The Family Mentors program assigns CASA-trained mentors to work one-on-one with parents who are striving to rebuild their families. These parents are either working toward reunifying with their children who are in the child welfare system, or are recovering from drug abuse or domestic violence and are at-risk of having their children enter the child welfare system.
• Kinship Allies promote and support kinship placements by providing referrals to community resources, system navigation, and relationship building. Volunteers meet with Caregivers to provide education and support.
• The Parent Empowerment Group (PEG) is reunification support coupled with a peer support group for parents who are navigating the child welfare system for the first time.

Web pages

• Home - https://casaplacer.org
• Family Mentor Program - https://casaplacer.org/family/
• Kinship Allies - https://casaplacer.org/kinship-allies/
• Parent Empowe…

STAR Education provides educational and cultural enrichment programs designed to enhance academic skills, creativity, and personal growth.

Programs are offered in schools, community centers, museums, and other locations during and after school, on weekends, and at special events.

Programs include:

• Academic tutoring in math and literacy
• School assemblies and outreach programs
• RockSTAR Music Education, teaching students to play instruments, compose songs, and perform at professional venues
• Art programs with exhibitions at the Children's Art Festival

Web pages

• Home - https://main.starsacramento.org/

The Placer-Nevada Rx Drug Safety Coalition promotes safe medication use and disposal throughout Placer and Nevada counties. 

The coalition works to prevent prescription drug misuse by distributing naloxone and educating the public about harm reduction strategies.

Services include:

• Free naloxone (Narcan) distribution and training information
• Locations for safe prescription drug disposal in Placer and Nevada counties
• Public education on opioid safety and harm reduction
• Collaboration with healthcare professionals and local agencies
• Promotion of California’s Drug Take-Back Program

Additional notes:

For the most up-to-date information on naloxone availability or disposal site listings, contact the coalition directly through the PNCMS program page.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.scmfoundation.org/Programs/Rx-Drug-Safety

The Sierra Community Medical Foundation (SCMF) provides community health programming, education, and wellness-focused resources in Placer and Nevada counties.

Program details include:

• Health education and awareness campaigns
• Prevention-focused workshops and training sessions
• Community partnerships to support wellness and medical access

Web pages

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

Compassion Planet provides support to aged-out foster youth and at-risk youth through a year-long intensive Mentor Program offering more than 1,200 hours of direct services. 

Each participant is paired with a mentor who provides consistent guidance and accountability.

Services include:

• Workforce development and job readiness training
• One-on-one mentorship
• Life skills and coping skills support
• Nutrition and wellness education
• Financial literacy education
• Employment experience through social enterprises and community-based programs

Web pages

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