Nevada Child Welfare Services​ responds to child abuse and neglect reports 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Reports may be made at any time. All referrals are investigated within mandated timeframes.

​Call 888-456-9380 or 530-273-4291 to report child abuse or neglect. If phones do not pick up, call 2-1-1 or 833-342-5211.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/1023/Child-Welfare-Services

Helping Hands Nurturing Center provides parent education and groups, co-parenting, parent coaching and services for pre-natal, infant/toddler, preschool, school age children, teens, and young parents, mediation (family law), father's parenting program, parent-child playgroup, 52 week child abuse classes, etc. 

This is one of many possible First 5 Nevada County Ready to Grow (R2G) program resources.

Web pages

• Main - https://www.helpinghandsnurturingcenter.org/

The Nevada County District Attorney provides crime victims with emotional support in the aftermath of crime, guidance through the criminal justice process, assistance in applying for Victim Compensation and awareness of victims' rights. All services are confidential and free of charge.

Call them if:

• You need to talk to someone about the effect of the crime
• You want an explanation of the court process
• You want to know the status of your case
• You need a referral to a social service agency
• You want an advocate with you when you testify
• You need information about protective/restraining orders
• You want help preparing a Victim Impact Statement
• You have questions about restitution for your losses
• You need assistance filing a victim of crime claim
  
  

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/391/District-Attorney

Healthy Babies offers home visits by trained Family Support Specialists to pregnant and new parents. Services provided help new parents meet challenges through education on healthy growth and development and strengthen bonding with parent and baby.

Parents can expect support in problem-solving their baby’s needs, managing life stressors, and enjoying their baby’s development throughout the program from prenatal to age five.

Families are linked to community resources throughout Nevada County. To get started, contact Child Advocates of Nevada County before your due date or up to three months after giving birth.

Web pages

• Home - https://caofnc.org/

This is a Ready to Grow (R2G) resource. Ready to Grow is a First 5 Nevada County program to connect children 0-5 with services and information that support their well-being. Organizations with programs that have this R2G tag may have additional programs of interest to families.

The Child Safety Puppeteers program recruits and trains local high school students to perform educational puppet shows in preschool and elementary school classrooms countywide. The performances teach children how to recognize and report abuse, inappropriate touching, and bullying.


Web pages

• Home - https://caofnc.org/child-safety-puppeteers/

This is a Ready to Grow (R2G) resource. Ready to Grow is a First 5 Nevada County program to connect children 0-5 with services and information that support their well-being. Organizations with programs that have this R2G tag may have additional programs of interest to families.

Sierra Nevada Regional Department of Child Support Services (SNRDCSS) provides the following services:

• Establishing paternity
• Locating a parent to establish paternity and/or child support and enforcing child support payment
• Establishing, modifying and enforcing a court order to pay child support
• Collecting and distributing child and spousal support payments
• Establishing and enforcing medical support (including dental and vision care) and family support orders
  
  

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/491/About-Child-Support-Services

The Community Support Network of Nevada County brings together agencies, organizations, and individuals in Nevada County to share information, build partnerships, and support local families.

Services include:

• Monthly community meetings focused on collaboration and learning
• Advocacy around family well-being and community health
• Information sharing about programs, events, and community needs

Public meetings are held on Zoom the first Wednesday of most months, from 3:30-5pm. Meetings are paused in July, August, and sometimes December.

Web pages

• Home - https://csnnc.org/
• Contact - https://csnnc.org/contact-us/

The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program coordinates volunteers to advocate for the best interests of children who are dependents of the Nevada County Juvenile Dependency Court, helping to ensure they have a chance to live in a safe and permanent home.

For an application packet, contact the CASA program. The application includes a personal interview and comprehensive background check. Trainings for the CASA Program are held in the spring and fall; however interested persons can apply at any time. Volunteers must have driver's license and current insurance.

Web pages

• Home (Application Found Here) - https://caofnc.org/casa/
• FAQs - https://caofnc.org/casa-faq/

Sierra Community House provides Crisis Intervention services.  

24-hour Help Line at 800-736-1060.

You may also call the national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988. For more resources please visit the Tahoe Truckee Suicide Prevention Coalition at www.tahoelifeline.org.

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Formerly known as Tahoe SAFE Alliance, Sierra Community House’s Crisis Intervention is dedicated to serving victims of intimate partner / domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. All services are free and available in multiple languages. Sierra Community House will not discriminate against anyone based on actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender, or disability. All of our services are designed to empower victims in reclaiming their rights and to provide the tools individuals and families need on the road to safety and recovery.

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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/