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-Me…

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Chapa-De Indian Health offers complete Pediatric care including:

• Primary medical care
• Nutrition and health education
• Dental care
• Mental health counseling
• Psychiatry
• Pharmacy services
• Assistance in coordinating care with specialists
• For established Chapa-De patients, may have child safety car seats available and a trained installation technician

Web pages

• Home - https://chapa-de.org/medical-care/

This is one of many possible First 5 Nevada County Ready to Grow (R2G) program resources. Ready to Grow resources are those that support the well-being of children ages 0-5.

Chapa-De Indian Health offers dental care and screening for children and adults.

Services include:

• Diagnostic Exams
• Oral Hygiene Instruction
• Dental Prophylaxis (cleaning)
• Digital X-Rays
• Restorative Care (fillings)
• Dental Appliances (crowns, bridges, dentures)
• Limited Root Canals
• Limited Oral Surgery
• Fluoride Treatments
• Orthodontia (in Auburn only)

In the event you require additional services, Chapa-De Indian Health center will refer you to an outside dental specialist.

Web pages

• Home - https://chapa-de.org/dental-care/

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

Golden Sierra Life Skills Father and Family Center offers the following programs.

• Men, Infants, & Children (MIC)
• Co-Parenting
• Anger Management
• Male Engagement/Male Ambassador Program
• KIND – Kids In Need of Diversion
• Teen Classes - Skills for teen parents

The center also provides consulting services, program design and customization, and program facilitation training. For more information about programs and additional services call 530-305-4004.

Web pages

• Home - https://goldenlifeskills.org
• Programs - https://goldenlifeskills.org/programs/
• Men, Infants, & Children (MIC) - https://goldenlifeskills.org/programs/men-infant-and-children-mic-male-parenting-and-life-skills/
• Co-Parenting - https://goldenlifeskills.org/programs/co-parenting/
• Anger Management - https://goldenlifeskills.org/programs/anger-management/
• Male Engagement/Male Ambassador Program - https://goldenlifeskills.org/programs/male-involvementmale-ambassador-program/
• KIND – Kids…

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Chapa-De Indian Health offers excellent primary medical care for every member of your family (from newborns to seniors) at two centers (locations; Auburn, Grass Valley).

Some services include:

• Well Child Checks with Immunizations
• Complete Physical Examinations with Immunizations
• Family Planning, Including Placement of Intrauterine Devices & Vasectomy
• Testing and Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Infections
• Well Woman Exams
• Pregnancy Testing and Prenatal Care
• Management of Chronic Illnesses
• Counseling on Nutrition, Exercise, and Lifestyle
• Screening Exams for Vision, Hearing, Tuberculosis, and Cancers
• Confidential HIV Testing
• Blood Tests
• Electrocardiogram (EKG)
• Minor Surgery
• Treatment of Sprains or Simple Fractures

Specialty Services:
In the event that you require services not available at our healthcare centers, Chapa-De Indian Health will help coordinate care with a specialist. Chapa-De can refer you to any specialist in the region if they accept your health insurance plan and if the…

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The Teen Age Pregnancy & Parenting Program (TAPP) provides case management services, advocacy and support, resources and referrals, and other services to pregnant and parenting teens who live in Placer County.

The program's goals are to promote positive pregnancy outcomes and effective parenting, and to help young parents obtain social and economic independence.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2892/Teen-Age-Pregnancy-Parenting-Program-TAP

LivingWell Medical Clinic offers free pregnancy testing, education, pregnancy options education, STD/STI testing and education, material assistance, and community resource referrals.

Web pages

• Home - http://www.livingwellmedicalclinic.com/

LivingWell Medical Clinic offers comprehensive sex health education to students and adults. Available to present multiple topics regarding relationship and sexual health to youth groups or parent groups at no charge.

Web pages

• Home - http://www.livingwellmedicalclinic.com/

Nevada County Citizens for Choice is the local partner of Women's Health Specialists, which provides reproductive healthcare clinic services in Grass Valley. The clinic offers confidential, affordable services to all people of reproductive age including contraception, pregnancy testing and all-options consultations, early abortion care, medication abortion, STI-HIV testing and STI treatment, gynecological exams and gender-affirming care.

Telehealth services are available by appointment. 

Citizens for Choice also engages in outreach and education, public policy advocacy to promote reproductive health and justice, and works to promote comprehensive sex education in schools.

Services at The Clinic! are provided by Women’s Health Specialists.  For more information, please visit them at www.womenshealthspecialists.org

Web pages

• Home - https://citizensforchoice.org/
• Woman's Health Clinic - www.womenshealthspecialists.org

The Lifetime Adoption Foundation offers adoption assistance for pregnant women, children up to 14 years, and families seeking to adopt. All adoption opportunities for birth mothers and adoptive families are funded through tax deductible donations from individuals, estates, and corporations.

Web pages

• Home - http://www.lifetimefoundation.org/