iFoster’s mission is to ensure that every child growing up outside of their biological home has the resources and opportunities they need to become successful, independent adults. We provide a free platform of resources for foster care youth, caregivers, and organizations.

iFoster is an online resource portal with hundreds of free or deeply discounted resources. We can provide you with:

1. Educational, employment, health, recreational, and daily living products, services and opportunities kids in foster care and our young people aging out of care need to achieve their full potential! We’ve got over 300 partners providing what you need for free or deeply discounted prices. Access them online 24/7 or call us at 1-855-936-7837 and we can find what you need.
2. TAY Assistant and Digital Locker for Transition-Age Youth. An online personal assistant that helps our transition-age youth (ages 16 to 24) manage their life. Store your documents in a safe place, find resources, apply for programs, and k…

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The Nevada County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement services for unincorporated areas of Nevada County, with specialized units supporting crime response, public safety, and community welfare.

Services include:

• Patrol and emergency response in unincorporated areas
• Major crime investigations
• Narcotics task force operations
• Search and rescue coordination
• Animal control services
• Community engagement and public safety education

Web pages

• Home - www.mynevadacounty.com/150/Sheriff-Coroner-Public-Administrator 

The Nevada County Public Health Department in Truckee provides free and confidential Teen Clinics including reproductive health services for teens in the Truckee area.

Services include:

• Birth control education and supplies
• Pregnancy testing and emergency contraception
• STD testing, referrals, and HPV/Hepatitis A & B vaccinations
• Mental health counseling and support
• Abstinence education and decision-making support
• Referrals to other local services and teen-friendly providers

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/844/Truckee-Public-Health-Services
• Teen Clinics - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/591/Teen-Clinics

The Nevada County Public Health Department provides the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Program, which supports pregnant people, new parents, and children under age 5 with nutrition education and healthy food benefits.

Services include:

• Nutrition education and counseling
• Breastfeeding support and resources
• Health referrals to services such as prenatal care and immunizations
• Monthly benefits for healthy foods, accessed via a benefits card
• Enrollment support for fathers, foster parents, legal guardians, and grandparents caring for eligible children

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3962/Public-Health 
• WIC Program - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/867/Women-Infants-Children-Program

The Youth Suicide Prevention Program (of the Tahoe Truckee Suicide Prevention Coalition) provides education, outreach, and implements strategies to support youth and prevent suicides.

Web pages

• Home - http://www.tahoelifeline.org/
• Contact - http://www.tahoelifeline.org/contact-us.html

Placer County Public Health provides the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, which helps eligible families eat well, stay healthy, and access essential support during pregnancy, postpartum, and early childhood.

Services include:

• Monthly WIC benefits card to buy healthy foods like milk, juice, eggs, cheese, cereal, beans, fruits, vegetables, and peanut butter
• Nutrition and health education
• Breastfeeding support, supplies, and education
• Referrals to healthcare and other community services

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2863/Public-Health 
• Placer County - WIC Information - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2918/Women-Infants-Children-WIC
• Placer County - WIC: Apply for Services - https://www.placer.ca.gov/FormCenter/Health-Human-Services-Public-Health-24/County-of-Placer-Health-and-Human-Servic-181

Tahoe Family Solutions offers programs that support children and families living in the Tahoe Basin region. Tahoe Family Solutions provides educational, therapeutic, and basic needs services at low or no cost.

Services include:

• Homework Help Club for academic support
• Mental health counseling for individuals and families
• English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction
• VITA tax preparation assistance during tax season
• Camp Explore, a summer outdoor education camp
• Thrift store supporting TFS programs

Program availability and eligibility may vary. The on-site Family Resource Center serves residents of Nevada only.

Web pages

• Home - https://tahoefamily.org/

Tahoe's Connection for Families provides parenting education and early childhood programs for families with children (aged birth to 42 months) in the North Lake Tahoe area.

Services include:

• Parent/child classes and enrichment activities
• Prenatal education and parenting support
• Open gym sessions for play and exploration

The first visit is free. Membership fees and scholarships are available—see website for details.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.tcfkids.org/

​Girls on the Run - Sierras inspires girls to be healthy and confident by using an experience-based curriculum which integrates running.

Girls on the Run combines training for a 5K (3.1 miles) fun run with healthy living education. Their programs instill self-esteem and strong values through health education, life skills development, mentoring relationships, and physical training - all of which are accomplished through an active collaboration with girls and their parents, schools, volunteers, staff, and the community.

Web pages

• Home - www.girlsontherunsierras.org/

The American Red Cross of Northern Nevada offers disaster response, preparedness education, and health and safety training for people across Northern Nevada.

Services include:

• Disaster relief during earthquakes, wildfires, floods, home fires, and gas leaks
• Emergency shelter, food, clothing, and emotional support after local crises
• Preparedness education for households and community groups
• Certification courses in CPR, First Aid, and other health and safety topics

Web pages

• Home - https://www.redcross.org/local/nevada/about-us/locations/Northern-Nevada.html