Prosper Placer serves families who live at or below the poverty level and are motivated to make lasting changes in their lives. Families are matched with two to three volunteer “Allies” who commit to helping them along their path. In the process, families gain the knowledge, skills, and support they need to transform their lives. 

Prosper Placer also provides Immigration Advocacy and assistance.

The needs of this population are related to how social services are provided: when a family is truly in dire need, they receive services through various organizations. But as families begin to rebuild their lives, the support services start to disappear. Without some form of community support, many families begin to slip back into poverty and once again find themselves dependent on government assistance.

For information, contact:
Program Supervisor Katja Pollmann at katja@casaplacer.org
Frida Diaz at Frida@casaplacer.org
Child Advocates of Placer County's office: 530-887-1006.

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CalFresh is available through Placer County Human Services.

CALFRESH (FOOD STAMPS)

CalFresh, formerly known as Food Stamps and known federally as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), can help families and individuals put healthy and nutritious food on the table. CalFresh 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.

The application for CalFresh includes completing eligibility questions that will include forms and an interview with a specialist. Benefits cannot begin until all conditions of eligibility have been verified. The County has up to 30 days to approve or deny the claimant’s application. If certain criteria are met families and individuals may be eligible for expedited service and receive benefits within three days of applying.

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CalWORKs is a public assistance program that provides cash aid and services to eligible families that have a child(ren) in the home. The program serves all 58 counties in the state and is operated locally by county welfare departments.

The County of Placer has four CalWORKs offices: Rocklin, Carnelian Bay (Tahoe), and two in Auburn. Services available at each location differ. See detail below.

If a family has little or no cash and needs housing, food, utilities, clothing or medical care, they may be eligible to receive immediate short-term help. Families that apply and qualify for ongoing assistance receive money each month to help pay for housing, food and other necessary expenses.

The amount of a family‘s monthly assistance payment depends on a number of factors, including the number of people who are eligible and the special needs of any of those family members. The income of the family is considered in calculating the amount of cash aid the family receives.

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CalWORKs & Employment Services are 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 recr… [read more]

Children's Crisis Services

Children Emergency Services - Placer County Crisis & Emergency Services

If your life is in danger or you need to report an emergency situation, call 911.

A telephone call can bring help in a crisis. For at-risk children in emergencies and crises situations, a special 24-hour, 7-day a week, response program is available by calling Family and Children's Services: 916-872-6549 or toll free: 866-293-1940.

Children's Mental Health Services

Self-referred individuals or families will either have an appointment scheduled with the Managed Care Unit, Sierra Mental Wellness Group, a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the Placer County Network, or they will be linked to another appropriate community or agency provider depending on needs and insurance coverage. If you have questions you may call 530-866-5400.

Services include:

• Mental Health Assessments
• Wraparound Services
• Crisis Services
• Therapeutic Behavioral Service
• Inpatient Services
• Outpatient Services
• Presumptive Transfer to Placer County

Web pages:

• Children's Mental Health Services - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2052/Childrens-Mental-Health-Services
• Mental Health Community Resources (PDF) - https://www.placer.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/43536/Mental-Health-Resources-in-Community-COVID-19-PDF?bidId=
• Presumptive Transfer Form (PDF) - https://www.placer.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/V…

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Children's System of Care is one of six Divisions of County of Placer Health & Human Services.

Placer CSOC meets the behavioral needs of at-risk children and their families, through a comprehensive and integrated team of Mental Health, Child Welfare, Probation, Education, Substance Abuse, Public Health nursing professionals and family youth advocates.

Eligibility for Placer Children’s Behavioral Health services includes full scope Medi-Cal beneficiaries. Those who do not meet eligibility criteria are assessed on an individual basis.

Services include:

• Assessment and referral for mental health services
• Evaluation and response of suspected child abuse reports
• Foster youth educational assistance (Placer County Office of Education)
• Adoptions and Resource Family Approval placements
• Child welfare services
• Juvenile probation citation hearings
• Family supportive services
• Substance use screening and referrals

Family and Children’s Services may be reached by dialing 916-872-6549 or Toll Free… [read more]

Placer County Public Health Division provides COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic information, guidance, and resources online at the county's website: https://www.placer.ca.gov. For information about COVID-19, you may also call 530-886-5310. Placer County aligns with state guidance from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).

Placer County Public Health Division sources of information:

• COVID-19 Guidance: https://www.placer.ca.gov/6449/Guidance
• COVID-19 Dashboard: https://www.placer.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/46267/dashboard?bidId=
• Monthly COVID-19 Updates: https://www.placer.ca.gov/coronavirus/news

CURRENT UPDATES

Face Coverings Guidance
As of 2/15/2022
California’s indoor masking requirement will expire after Feb. 15, 2022, reverting to the previous guidance requiring masking for unvaccinated individuals in all indoor public settings and all individuals in higher risk settings.

• More information from the California Department of Public Health: https://www…

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Housing Choice Voucher program is a part of Human Services, one of six Divisions of County of Placer Health & Human Services.

The Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV) formerly known as the Section 8 Voucher Program, is a rental assistance program to help low and very low-income families, persons with disabilities, and seniors so they can live in affordable, safe, and decent housing. This program covers all of Placer County with the exception of the City of Roseville. The City of Roseville has its own Housing Authority.

Pre-applications will only be taken online during open application periods. All inquiries, questions, and applications can be made as follows:

• Online: www.mybenefitscalwin.org
• PCHA's call center: 1-888-385-5160
• Mail: P.O. Box 20400, Auburn CA 95604

Web pages:

• Housing Choice Vouchers - Placer County Housing Authority - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2134/Housing-Vouchers
• Pre-Applications - PCHA - https://www.waitlistcheck.com/applicati…

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For any complaints related to housing or shelter providers in Placer County, you may contact:

Aaron Cadore
HHS Program Manager
Housing/Homeless Services
Adult System of Care
(530) 886-2974

Housing complaints include but, are not limited to:

• Homeless shelters
• Transitional housing programs
• Other housing providers

Your input is valued. Providing your complaint/s to Aaron is a way for your complaint/s to be heard and recognized outside of the organization that you may have an issue with.