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ADULT SYSTEM OF CARE - COUNTY OF PLACER #67935046
The In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program helps pay for services so that individuals can remain safely in their own homes, in contrast to care facilities.
To be eligible, you must be over 65 years of age, disabled, or blind. Disabled children are also potentially eligible for IHSS. IHSS is considered an alternative to out-of-home care, such as nursing homes or board and care facilities.
View the IHSS brochure (PDF) for more information.
Visit the home webpage for information about:
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PLACER INDEPENDENT RESOURCE SERVICES (PIRS) #90159474
Placer Independent Resource Services (PIRS) provides free services for people with disabilities. They serves Placer, El Dorado, and Alpine counties.
PLEASE NOTE
~ PIRS does not provide any kind of financial assistance.
~ PIRS does not provide direct housing placement. PIRS can provide general information about housing resources and can assist with applications; advises about search strategies and tenant/landlord rights and responsibilities. No referral or placement services provided.
Services include
CALWORKS - COUNTY OF PLACER #65630890
CalWORKs provides cash aid and employment services to eligible families with children through California’s public assistance program.
Services are delivered by county welfare departments and are available in all 58 counties.
Services include:
Web pages
Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2111/CalWORKs-Employment-Services
General California Benefits Information - http://www.benefitscal.org/
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION #4662114
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION #47023659
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION #4662116
PLACER COUNTY OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES #83843704
Defensible Space Fuels Reduction Pilot Program assists qualified residents in creating defensible space around their homes and properties to reduce the risk of loss of life and property in the event of a wildfire. The program offers financial assistance of up to $5,000 per property to eligible property owners in Placer County who meet income and age or disability requirements to hire a contractor to assist in bringing the property into compliance with the County’s Hazardous Vegetation Ordinance requirements. For additional information and to view eligibility requirements, please see the Defensible Space Fuels Reduction Informational Flyer.
For questions about your property's defensible space please contact Placer County Code Compliance Officer Estelle Maxwell at 530-745-3062 or via email at emaxwell@placer.ca.gov.
For all other questions, contact Zachary Alesci at the Placer County Office of Emergency Services at 530-886-3473 or via email at fireready@place…
[read more]LEGAL SERVICES OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA #4663093
Legal Services of Northern California (LSNC) provides free legal assistance to low-income people who meet eligibility requirements. Services range from referrals to representation, depending upon the client's needs, LSNC priorities, and resources available.
LSNC serves Nevada and Placer counties. Not all services are available in both counties.
LSNC provides counsel, advice, and representation to low-income individuals and seniors involving:
LSNC does NOT take divorce/family law cases, criminal, conservatorship, or small claims cases.
Offices
Phone and fax numbers are the same for both offices and are routed through Auburn. Since the Auburn office is closed on Fridays, there is no way to reach the Nevada City office by phone on Fridays even though that office location is open.
Auburn Office:
190 Reamer St., Auburn, CA 95…
[read more]HUMAN SERVICES - COUNTY OF PLACER #65391627
Medi-Cal assistance is available through Human Services, one of six Divisions of County of Placer Health & Human Services.
Medi-Cal offers medical, dental, vision and mental health care to eligible individuals and families at little or no cost. If you are ineligible to Medi-Cal, affordable insurance plans are available through the health benefits exchange, Covered California, during their November through December open enrollment.
The information on Placer County's Medi-Cal web page is for reference only. Speak to a staff person for the most up-to-date information.
Apply for/Access your Public Benefits Online (Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKS)
Go to BenefitsCal.com to apply for or renew benefits, upload verification, and view information regarding health coverage, food, and cash assistance. BenefitsCal also makes it easy for community partners to create accounts and act as application assistors.
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FREED CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING #92540288
FREED offers a resource guide for Yuba County non-emergency transportation and public transportation.
Public Transportation
Amtrak
Website: amtrak.com
Phone: 1(800) USA-RAIL /(800) 872-7245 TTY (800) 523-659
Address: Connecting bus stop located at the Yuba County Government Center 858 I Street Marysville, CA
Dial-A-Ride
Website: yubasuttertransit.com/dial-a-ride
Phone: (530)742-2877 or TTY (530) 634-6889)
Address: 2100 B Street, Marysville CA 95901
Dial-A-Ride service is designed to meet the needs of seniors (age 65+) and persons with qualifying disabilities, especially those who are unable to use the Yuba-Sutter Transit fixed-route system. Dial-A-Ride offers curb-to-curb shared ride service to eligible passengers within their service area. This service is available from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on weekdays and from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays. No service is provided on Sundays or holidays. Please call for more information.
FREED Senior Transportation Voucher Program
Website: www.FR…