The Tahoe Truckee Child Abuse Prevention Council (CAPC) is a program of the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation. CAPC's activities are funded by the Children’s Trust Fund in both Placer and Nevada Counties.

CAPC activities include:

• Providing funding for parenting classes
• Staff training
• Community education
• Advocating for child abuse prevention strategies across the region

A collaborative that provides community resources, advocacy and outreach in the Truckee-Tahoe area. CCTT is a program of Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation.

CCTT's vision is to create a safe, healthy, and enriching environment for children, youth, and families. Guiding principles include: help assess and prioritize community strengths and needs; convene and facilitate a community response; build capacity within the community; promote collaboration; and promote advocacy and leadership.

MISSION
CCTT is a partnership of non-profit and public organizations working together to address fundamental needs of families in the Tahoe Truckee Region. Collectively, we identify emerging community issues and develop strategies with our combined vision and resources. We do this by: promoting collaboration, holding the regional "big picture", assessing and prioritizing community needs, convening and facilitating a community response, building capacity in organizations and community members, promoting advo… [read more]

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]

Provides crime victims with emotional support in the aftermath of crime, guidance through the criminal justice process, assistance in applying for Victim Compensation and awareness of victims' rights. All services are confidential and free of charge.

Call us if:

• You need to talk to someone about the effect of the crime
• You want an explanation of the court process
• You want to know the status of your case
• You need a referral to a social service agency
• You want an advocate with you when you testify
• You need information about protective/restraining orders
• You want help preparing a Victim Impact Statement
• You have questions about restitution for your losses
• You need assistance filing a victim of crime claim

 

Live Violence Free (formerly the South Lake Tahoe Women’s Center) is dedicated to improving the emotional, social, and economic condition of women and families in the community through programs and services that address domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and basic needs.

A collaborative group that offers an inclusive, voluntary association of agencies and individuals from the Nevada County community that meet monthly to share ideas, learn about area programs and collaborations, and discuss matters affecting Nevada County families. We work together to build skills and abilities that will sustain and improve our individual and collaborative efforts to serve the community. We also advocate for families by identifying, raising awareness, building recognition and enhancing visibility around existing and emerging issues that strengthen families and improve the health and quality of life for people in our community, especially those facing challenges and the underserved.

VIRTUAL MEETINGS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Currently our public CSN Partner meetings are open and being held remotely via Zoom. You can view the Zoom meeting details here: https://zoom.us/j/91524336607?pwd=clBxODVTcmZMMTA0NnZScUVtZzRVdz09#success 
Please visit the website, csnnc.o… [read more]

Teaches personal safety and self-protection to preschool and grade school children using a puppet show, role-playing and a question-and-answer format in the classroom. High School student volunteers bring a message of personal safety to preschool through third grade school children in their classroom. Fun and age-appropriate puppet shows teach personal safety and self-protection. Younger students look up to the teen Puppeteers and learn how to handle a bully, trust their instincts about touching, and learn how to stand up to peer pressure and harassment of any kind.
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This is a Ready to Grow (R2G) resource. Ready to Grow is a First 5 Nevada County program to connect children 0-5 with services and information that support their well-being. Organizations with programs that have this R2G tag may have additional programs of interest to families.

Provides advocacy, education, and prevention services that enable children to grow up free from abuse and neglect.

Offers the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program that coordinates volunteers to advocate for the best interests of children who are dependents of the Nevada County Juvenile Dependency Court, helping to ensure they have a chance to live in a safe and permanent home.

Provides parent education and groups, co-parenting, parent coaching and services for pre-natal, infant/toddler, preschool, school age children, teens, and young parents.

This is one of many possible First 5 Nevada County Ready to Grow (R2G) program resources.

CALL 888-456-9380 or 530-273-4291

Responds to child abuse and neglect 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Reports may be made at any time. All referrals are promptly investigated.