FieldHaven Feline Center’s Rodent Rangers program places unsocialized or semi-socialized cats into environments where they provide natural pest control in barns, sheds, warehouses, or similar spaces. 

The program gives cats who are not suitable for traditional adoption a second chance by matching them with property owners who provide food, shelter, and protection.

All cats are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and health-checked before placement.

Services include:

• Placement of feral or semi-social cats for natural rodent control
• Matching support based on property type and needs
• Pre-placement health care, including spay/neuter, vaccinations, and exams
• Loaner cages and imprinting instructions for acclimating cats
• Follow-up support and coordination with local shelters when needed

Web pages

• Home - https://fieldhaven.com/
• Rodent Rangers - https://fieldhaven.com/adopt/rodent-rangers/ 
• Rodent Ranger Application - https://form.jotform.com/92124982533156 
• Acclimation T…

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/

Silver Wishes grants one-time wishes to seniors in Placer County who are facing physical, financial, or emotional hardship.

Typically, a person nominates someone in need to receive a wish.

Their wish criteria is as follows:

• Wishes will focus on experiences and gifts that meet specific needs
  • Cash donations will not be granted; however, gift cards may be considered
• Wishes will not include payment of monthly bills
• Wishes for cars or housing will not be granted; however, minor repairs for these categories may be considered (no structural repairs or remodels)
• Wishes will not include any dental or medical procedures
• Wishes will not include any treatment or care for animals
• Wishes are a one time gift (non recurring)
• Final consideration will be placed on how this wish would benefit the recipient

Additional notes:

Not all wishes will be feasible and it may take several months for a wish to be granted; because of this, Silver Wishes asks clients not tell the nominee that they've been nominated for a wish t…

ClearCaptions provides near real-time display of a caller’s words during phone conversations so people with hearing disabilities can both see and hear what callers are saying.

Similar to captioned television, ClearCaptions allows people to see the words callers say on a screen using a home phone or mobile device app.

There is no cost to qualified individuals. Sign up here. Requires high speed internet.

Web pages

• Home - https://clearcaptions.com/
• Sign Up - https://clearcaptions.com/sign-me-up/
  

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

Web pages

• Home - https://www.meetup.com/balanced/

CalFresh, formerly known as Food Stamps and known federally as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), provides extra funds to help those who are in need each month to buy groceries.

With a CalFresh electronic “debit” card (known as EBT) you can buy most foods at many food stores and farmers markets.

Apply for CalFresh

Californians can visit BenefitsCal.com or GetCalFresh.org to apply or call 877-847-3663 (FOOD) to be connected to their local county social service office.

ebtEDGE

The ebtEDGE application provides EBT cardholders with increased card/account management tools. It can be downloaded from the app store, or accessed via a web browser.

Web pages

• Home - https://calfresh.dss.ca.gov/food/
• Human Services Contact Staff - https://www.placer.ca.gov/Directory.aspx?DID=88
• EBT Online - https://www.cdss.ca.gov/ebt-online
• ebtEDGE - www.ebt.ca.gov
• How to request Supplemental Disaster Benefits - www.getcalfresh.org/replace
• Apply for/Access your Public Benefits Online (Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalW…

The Placer County Department of Human Services provides information on how to replace food that was lost or damaged in a qualifying emergency using CalFresh.

A form must be submitted within 10 days of the end of an event, such as a power outage. Sometimes counties extend the deadline beyond 10 days.

To Apply for Replacement Benefits

Complete and submit Replacement or Disaster Supplement Affidavit (CF 303) to apply for CalFresh replacement benefits after disaster.

• In Person | People can visit an in-person office for service.
• Online | BenefitsCal.com

Forms

Fax the completed form to 530-265-9860.

• English CF 303 form
• Spanish CF 303 form

Locations

• Auburn | Human Services Office
  • 11434 B Avenue, Auburn, CA 95603
  • 888-385-5160
• Rocklin | Human Services Office
  • 1000 Sunset Boulevard, Suite 220, Rocklin, CA 95765
  • 888-385-5160
• North Lake Tahoe | Human Services Office
  • 5225 N Lake Boulevard, Carnelian Bay, CA 96140
  • 888-385-5160

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2096/Human-Services
• Benefits Replacement Forms -
  • Engl…

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…

Child Support Services works with parents and guardians to establish a partnership to provide their children with financial and medical support. This is achieved by locating each parent, establishing paternity and support obligations, and enforcing child support orders.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/1514/Child-Support-Services

General Relief in Placer County provides temporary cash aid for those who are not eligible for federal or state programs or other assistance programs. All General Relief applicants must apply in person and be interviewed by an Eligibility Specialist to complete the application process.

Apply for / Access your Public Benefits Online (Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKS, Disaster CalFresh, General Relief)
Go to BenefitsCal.com to apply for or renew benefits, upload verification, and view information regarding health coverage, food, and cash assistance. BenefitsCal also makes it easy for community partners to create accounts and act as application assistors.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2150/General-Relief-General-Assistance
• BenefitsCal - http://www.benefitscal.com/