The Native TANF Program provides financial assistance and supportive services to eligible Native American families with children.

Services include:

• Cash assistance
• Employment, education, and training support
• Childcare and family stability services

Web pages

• Home - https://washoetribe.us/

NCSOS offers Special Education services programs described on web pages listed below.

The NCSOS Special Education Local Planning Area (SELPA) provides leadership and support to create and sustain educational programs for children with special needs by working closely with school districts, educational staff, parents and families, and community agencies.

Functions of the SELPA include:

• Support for families including information regarding the IEP (Individualized Education Program) process, and meaningful participation in their child's educational program
• Development of policies and procedures
• Interagency coordination
• Program Specialist support for students and districts
• Assistance with problem solving and conflict resolution relating to the IEP process.

Web pages

• Home - https://nevco.org/special-education/
• NCSOS home - https://nevco.org/
• Special Education - https://nevco.org/special-education/
• Special Education Services - https://nevco.org/special-education/se-services/
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The Defensible Space Advisory Visit program provides a one-on-one consultation and advice at your home for comprehensive education on compliance with Public Resource Code 4291 – the law that requires defensible space around structures. PRC 4291 was expanded in 2005 from 30 feet to 100 feet of clearance.

With increased promotion of defensible space, many people were confused and had difficulty understanding what needed to be accomplished. The council implemented a volunteer advisory program with formal training by CAL FIRE and local resources to provide an advisory visit that mirrored a compliance inspection without the threat of enforcement.

The County of Nevada Office of Emergency Services offers a Defensible Space Inspection that is more formal than the Fire Safe Council's Defensible Space Advisory Visit. The County program attends more to compliance and complaint issues.

Fire Safe Council asks that people please consider making the suggested tax-deductible donation of $25 (to cover co…

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The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County has a variety of programs designed to increase fire safety in wildfire country.

• Access & Functional Needs (AFN) - Low-income senior residents or those with medical disabilities may qualify for assistance with defensible space clearing.
• Defensible Space Advisory Visit (DSAV) - This program provides a one-on-one consultation at your home for comprehensive education on compliance with defensible space requirements around structures.
• Chipping Program - The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County offers low-cost ($75/hr) chipping of brush cleared for defensible space of any permanent structure, and/or 30 feet from any roadside or driveway used for evacuation purposes.
• Address Signs - The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County creates Reflective Safety Address Signs so Public Safety personnel can find you in an emergency.
• Firewise USA® - The Firewise USA® Program provides resources to help homeowners learn how to adapt to living with wildfire while teaching…

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California College of Ayurveda offers education in the field of Ayurveda. Programs are designed to accommodate both students who can dedicate themselves to full-time study and those who live at a distance. CCA’s main focus is training Ayurvedic practitioners.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.ayurvedacollege.com/

California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) provides temporary financial assistance and employment support for low- or no-income families with children.

CalWORKs (California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids) helps families facing hardship due to issues such as domestic violence, illness, job loss, housing instability, or legal challenges.

Children may receive financial assistance even if parents choose not to participate in Employment Services.

Services include:

• Temporary cash aid to low- or no-income families with children
• Support for families experiencing job loss, domestic violence, or other crises
• Employment Services participants with job and education goals
• Help with job-related or school-related expenses for those enrolled in Employment Services
• Training, job search support, and career planning

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/888/CalWORKs---Cash-Assistance-for-Families
• Apply Online - https://benefitscal.com/
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The County of Nevada Registrar of Voters provides voter registration, voter accessibility for disabilities, election results, voter education, and alternative language information for voters.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3446/Elections
• Nevada County Vote Center and Drop Box Locations/Hours -https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3890/March-5-2024-Vote-Center-and-Drop-Box-Lo
• Nevada County Voter Services - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/736/Voter-Services
• Nevada County Elections Office - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3446/Elections
• 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 Questions) - https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/frequently-asked-questions
• California Voter's Choice Act info - https://www.placercountyelections.gov/voters-choice-act/

The Senior Outreach Nurse program provides health services to county residents 60 years and older. It also offers comprehensive health and safety assessments, health screenings, fall prevention education, medication education/management resources, and continued in-home follow-up.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/1343/Senior-Outreach-Nurses
• Services Available from Senior Outreach Nurses - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/1358/Services-Available

Common Goals, Inc. offers a 12-week deferred entry of judgment program for adults referred through the court under Penal Code 1000 (PC1000). 

The program focuses on early intervention for people facing first-time, non-violent drug-related charges.

Services include:

• Weekly substance use education classes
• Individual and group sessions focused on prevention and recovery
• Early intervention and behavioral change tools
• Court reporting and completion documentation
• Coordination with legal requirements for dismissal of charges

Web pages

• Home - https://commongoalsinc.org/

Common Goals, Inc. offers an early intervention and prevention program for adolescents referred through the court or other agencies. 

The program is designed to help youth avoid deeper involvement with substance use or the justice system.

Services include:

• Substance use prevention education
• Group and individual intervention sessions
• Risk and behavior assessment
• Early-stage behavioral support
• Court reporting and compliance documentation, if applicable

Web pages

• Home - https://commongoalsinc.org/