Administers various child care assistance programs including California Alternative Payment Program, CalWORKs, and California Family Child Care Homes Education “Network” (FCCHEN) that are funded by federal, state and local governments to help income eligible families pay for a part or all of their child care costs.

Offers parents assistance in locating and applying for programs as well as choosing from child care options such as Family Child Care Homes and Child Care Centers, Trustline Child Care Providers, or Relative Care Child Care Providers.

This is one of many possible First 5 Nevada County Ready to Grow (R2G) program resources. Ready to Grow resources are those that support the well-being of children ages 0-5.

The Placer County Local Child Care and Development Planning Council (LPC) was established in 1991 in accordance with state law AB 2141 to provide a forum for the identification of local priorities for child care; and to develop policies to meet the needs identified within these priorities.  

The Council consists of 20 members who represent consumers of child care, child care providers, public agencies and community members. Members are appointed by the County Board of Supervisors and the Placer County Superintendent of Schools. The California Department of Education provides funding for the work of the Council.

PCOE Early Childhood Education Services helps parents find child care, provides resources and information for parents and child care providers, and assists the Placer County community in finding and supporting quality child care.

The Resource and Referral also provides learning opportunities for parents, providers and the community.

Offers up-to-date child care referrals to over 100 child care providers in Nevada County, including personal assistance with finding child care providers that offer specialized care and those participating in Early Quality Matters, a program that provides Ages and Stages developmental screenings for all children enrolled. Offers education on quality child care.

This is one of many possible First 5 Nevada County Ready to Grow (R2G) program resources. Ready to Grow resources are those that support the well-being of children ages 0-5.
 

Provides safe and nurturing care in a home-like setting for small children of families experiencing a stressful situation or emergency. Children up to age 6 receive 24 hour care for up to 30 days. Emergency Day respite, up to 30 times in a 6 month period. Court ordered supervised visitation. Safe Exchanges.

This is one of many possible First 5 Nevada County Ready to Grow (R2G) program resources. Ready to Grow resources are those that support the well-being of children ages 0-5.

Adventure Club operates multiple sites at local schools for school age childcare (I.e., 4 years and 9 months through 12 years old) and after school care for elementary school age children in Roseville.

The Sacramento Crisis Nurseries focus on young children, ages 0-5, because they are believed to be the greatest at risk for abuse and neglect.

Parents coming to the nurseries are mostly single mothers who have few or no skills to cope with crises and stressful situations in their lives. These women are often victims of violence and abuse. Many are impacted by alcohol and drug abuse, severe mental health problems, poverty, homelessness and isolation.

Respite is also available to fathers, grandparents raising their grandchildren, foster parents, and other families in need of a break in their stressful lives.

The Salvation Army is a charitable, faith-based organization that offers support services.

Services include:

• Food 
  • Food boxes with free bread, fresh produce (when available) and canned goods once per month
  • Food is also available in the lobby once per week
  • Emergency food pantry
• Community meals
• Emergency utility assistance (the City of Roseville)
• Rent assistance - rent and deposit
  • For more information on rent and utility assistance from the Roseville Corps, call 916-784-3382
• Aid to correctional service families
• Holiday programs
  • Toys at Christmas
• Disaster services
  • Emergency preparedness
  • An immediate emergency response including food, water, shelter
  • Getting in touch with loved ones
  • Long-term disaster recovery
  • Spiritual and emotional care
• Spiritual guidance and counseling
  • Bible study
• Youth development and recreational programs
  • Homework assistance
  • No-cost after-school programs
  • No-cost tutoring and mentor program
  • Troops program
  • Mus…

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