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/

Nevada County Department of Agriculture performs nursery and seed dealer inspections, quarantine inspections on incoming and outgoing plant product shipments for compliance with quarantine regulations, inspections of fruits and vegetables at local markets.

Issues Grower's Market Certificates, Organic Registrations and restricted Material Permits for Pesticide use. Registers and inspects pest control operators.

Facilitates distribution of information and education to local landowners on the Regional Water Quality Board's new Ag Wastewater Discharge Program. Works with Environmental Health and Public Health on the West Nile Task Force.

Works with Building and Planning Department.

Offers and assists with applications for Agricultural Grading permit exemptions. Controls noxious weeds.

Wildlife Services - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/1420/Wildlife-Services-Information
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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/
• BenefitsCal Information- https://…

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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 deferred entry of judgment program for adults that is 12 weeks in duration and focuses on substance abuse prevention, education, and intervention.

Web pages

• Home - www.commongoalsinc.org

Common Goals, Inc. provides a deferred entry of judgment program for adolescents that is designed to reach youth through prevention, education, and intervention before more serious problems arise.

Web pages

• Home - www.commongoalsinc.org
  
  
  
  

The Nevada County Superintendent of Schools (NCSOS) offers many educational services including programs on web pages listed below.

Web pages

• Home - https://nevco.org/
• Educational Services - https://nevco.org/programs/
• Homeless Children and Youth Services - https://nevco.org/homeless-youth-services/ (McKinney-Vento definition of homeless: https://childcareta.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/understanding-federal-definitions-3-12-18_508_0.pdf)
• Family Resource Centers - https://nevco.org/family-resource-centers/
• BasicPlus CPR, AED & First Aid Training - https://nevco.org/cpr-aed-training/
• Foster Youth Services - https://nevco.org/foster-youth-services/ including info about:
• Foster Kinship Care Education (FKCE)
• Nevada County Foster Youth Independent Living Program (ILP)
• Indian Education (IE)
• Transitional Housing Program Plus (THP+)
• Foster Youth Resources Padlet -  https://padlet.com/NevadaCountyFYS/nevada-county-foster-youth-services-ztzw2j64intmwywc

The Nevada County Superintendent of Schools (NCSOS) office oversees many aspects of school life.

Web pages

• Home - TheNevada County Superintendent of Schools(NCSOS)
• Schools directory, including district info - https://nevco.org/schools/ and https://nevco.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/School-Directory-23-24-for-Public-Distribution-updated-8.17.2023.pdf
• Student health - https://nevco.org/school-health/
• School lunch - https://nevco.org/school-lunch/
• School safety - https://nevco.org/school-lunch/
• School closures - https://nevco.org/school-closures/