Provides administration of the adult probation division for intake and supervision services, alternative custody programs and victim witness services. Supervises all offenders on various specialty court caseloads, such as Adult Mental Health Courts as well as Adult Drug Courts.

Performs mandated tasks, such as providing all investigative and report services to the courts, supervision of offenders placed on probation and released into the community, and advocacy for the rights and financial claims of crime victims and witnesses.

Supports the local courts in the operation of specific programs including the operation of court services units, field supervision units, and victim support and advocacy.


Facilitates the Probation Community Service Program that allows qualified defendants with sentences of 60 days of less to serve their sentences- supervised by probation department personnel or authorized liaison personnel - in lieu of jail time.

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Adult Protective Services is part of the Adult System of Care, one of six divisions of County of Placer Health & Human Services.

ADULT Protective Services - Placer County
If your life is in danger or you need to report an emergency situation, call 911.

The Adult Protective Services Program is intended to provide intervention activities directed toward safeguarding the well-being of elders and dependent adults suffering from or at risk of abuse or neglect, including self-neglect. A special 24-hour, 7-day a week, response program is available by calling Adult Protective Services: 916-787-8860 or toll free 888-886-5401.

APS Eligibility:
Elder (60 years and older) and dependent adults (18-59 years old) who experience abuse, neglect, self-neglect or financial exploitation and otherwise meet the eligibility criteria for Adult Protective Services (APS).

Note: As defined in W&IC section 15610.23: “(a) ‘Dependent adult’ means any person residing in this state, between the ages of 18 and 59 y… [read more]

Adult Protective Services provides a support system to elderly and dependent adults who may be subject to neglect, physical abuse or exploitation, or who are unable to protect their own best interests. 

Conducts timely and thorough investigations to determine the validity of allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Investigates reports made on individuals who live outside of licensed homes or facilities. Offers comprehensive assessments and identification of root causes to achieve a thorough understanding of overall situations. Creates comprehensive service plans which may include referrals to other community agencies and provides preventive and supportive services in an effort to prevent abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation against elderly persons and adults with disabilities.

The best way to report suspected elder or dependent abuse, is to call Adult Protective Services at 530-265-1639.

Adult Protective Services is part of the Adult System of Care, one of six divisions of County of Placer Health & Human Services. Home Safe is a program available for qualifying APS clients.

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

APS
The Adult Protective Services program is intended to provide intervention activities directed toward safeguarding the well-being of elders and dependent adults suffering from or at risk of abuse or neglect, including self-neglect. A special 24-hour, 7-day a week, response program is available by calling Adult Protective Services at 916-787-8860 or toll free at 888-886-5401.

APS Eligibility:
Elder (60 years and older) and dependent adults (18-59 years old) who experience abuse, neglect, self-neglect or financial exploitation and otherwise meet the eligibility criteria for Adult Protective Services (APS).

Note: As defined in W&IC section 15610.23: “(a) ‘Dependent adult’ means any person residing in this state, bet… [read more]

The Adult Reentry Grant Program (ARGP) at Hospitality House helps people with minor (non-violent and non-sexual) criminal offenses who:

• were incarcerated in California
• are currently on or off parole
• are struggling with homelessness

The program offers case management and connects people to additional resources for moving back into society.

Web pages

• Adult Reentry Grant Program - https://hhshelter.org/argp/
  
  

Adventure Risk Challenge (ARC) is an innovative literacy and leadership program for high school youth, linking wilderness to academics, adventure to leadership, environmental science to literacy and confidence to activism. Their transformative year-round program improves academic skills, exposes youth to a range of natural environments and wilderness experiences, and inspires the confidence they need to envision and accomplish goals, succeed in high school, attend college, and become engaged, empowered citizens. Weekend programs and trips occur throughout the year. Youth who participate in Summer Immersion Courses can receive mentoring throughout the school year.

Web pages

• Home - https://adventureriskchallenge.org/

The ACEs Coalition hosts monthly meetings to discuss risks, treatment, and prevention of Adverse Childhood Experiences in our community. The coalition is always expanding and looking for new partners.

We provide information to professionals regarding training for ACEs. We also have information and resources to assist individuals in need of services. We are part of a referral network with professionals who can screen, treat, and heal the negative effects of ACEs.

We can help your organization learn about ACEs through presentations, informational materials, and trainings. 

The Nevada County Resource Conservation District has a Natural Resources Advisory Visit Program (AVP) that offers Nevada and western Sierra County landowners personalized assistance with natural resources management on their property. This program provides general guidance and information in addition to facilitating referrals to other public and private resource professionals at no cost to the landowner.

Our mission is to promote responsible resource management within our jurisdiction through education, leadership, technical assistance, and project facilitation.

Some examples of the technical services, information, assistance, and assessments we offer are:
• Soils information
• Erosion control
• Drainage issues
• Rural road maintenance
• Pond management
• Pasture management
• Rangeland management
• Forest health management
• Livestock water development
• Cross fencing
• Soil nutrient management
• Wildlife habitat improvement
• Pest management
• Watershed issues

Web pages

• Home - https://www.ncrcd.o…

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Advocates for Disaster Justice is the new era of DisasterLegalAid.org, a groundbreaking national collaboration and legal relief effort that took root in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005.  Under the leadership of Pro Bono Net, Lone Star Legal Aid, the American Bar Association Center for Pro Bono, and the National Aid & Defender Association, Advocates for Disaster Justice has grown into the largest national network of justice advocates and allies working to advance equity, rights, and resilience in communities impacted by climate-driven and other disasters. Since the major disasters of 2017, Pro Bono Net, Lone Star Legal Aid, and our allies have trained more than 5,000 advocates, networked hundreds of organizations to harness the power of shared experience, and mobilized new resources to strengthen the legal response effort in times of crisis.  The team behind Advocates for Disaster Justice: Provides up-to-date resources and offers training to le…

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ACES classes:

• Anger Management/Domestic Violence
• Co-Parenting and Parenting Programs for Men and Women
• Individual, couples and marriage counseling

Languages
Spanish and English classes are available.

Locations
Class locations include Rancho Cordova, Fair Oaks, Fruitridge, North Natomas, Roseville, Rocklin, and Lincoln. Please contact an office for more information and rates.