The Nevada County District Attorney provides crime victims with emotional support in the aftermath of crime, guidance through the criminal justice process, and assistance in applying for Victim Compensation.

All services are confidential and free of charge.

The District Attorney's Victim/Witness Program can assist if a person:

• Needs to talk to someone about the effect of a crime
• Wants an explanation of the court process
• Wants to know the status of their case
• Needs a referral to a social service agency
• Wants an advocate with them when they testify
• Needs information about protective/restraining orders
• Wants help preparing a Victim Impact Statement
• Has questions about restitution for their losses
• Needs assistance filing a victim of crime claim
  

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/391/District-Attorney

Healthy Babies offers home visits by trained Family Support Specialists to pregnant and new parents. Services provided help new parents meet challenges through education on healthy growth and development and strengthen bonding with parent and baby.

Parents can expect support in problem-solving their baby’s needs, managing life stressors, and enjoying their baby’s development throughout the program from prenatal to age five.

Families are linked to community resources throughout Nevada County. To get started, contact Healthy Babies before your due date or up to three months after giving birth.

Web pages

• Home - https://caofnc.org/

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.

The Child Safety Puppeteers program recruits and trains local high school students to perform educational puppet shows in preschool and elementary school classrooms countywide. The performances teach children how to recognize and report abuse, inappropriate touching, and bullying.

Web pages

• Home - https://caofnc.org/child-safety-puppeteers/

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.

Sierra Nevada Regional Department of Child Support Services (SNRDCSS) provides the following services:

• Establishing paternity
• Locating a parent to establish paternity and/or child support and enforcing child support payment
• Establishing, modifying and enforcing a court order to pay child support
• Collecting and distributing child and spousal support payments
• Establishing and enforcing medical support (including dental and vision care) and family support orders
  
  

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/491/About-Child-Support-Services

The Community Support Network of Nevada County brings together agencies, organizations, and individuals in Nevada County to share information, build partnerships, and support local families.

Services include:

• Monthly community meetings focused on collaboration and learning
• Advocacy around family well-being and community health
• Information sharing about programs, events, and community needs

Public meetings are held on Zoom the first Wednesday of most months, from 3:30-5pm. Meetings are paused in July, August, and sometimes December.

Web pages

• Home - https://csnnc.org/
• Contact - https://csnnc.org/contact-us/

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

Services include:

• Recruitment, training, and coordination of volunteer advocates
• One-on-one advocacy for children in the juvenile dependency system
• Assistance in ensuring children live in safe, permanent homes
• Support with navigating the court system

Volunteer requirements:

• Completion of an application packet, including a personal interview and background check
• Driver’s license and current insurance
• Training sessions held in the spring and fall, with applications accepted year-round

Web pages

• Home (Application Found Here) - https://caofnc.org/casa/
• FAQs - https://caofnc.org/casa-faq/

Helping Hands Nurturing Center provides resources, services, and education for parents, children, and families.

Programs include:

• Parent education and groups
• Co-parenting and parent coaching
• Services for pre-natal, infant/toddler, preschool, school age children, teens, and young parents
• Mediation services
• A father's parenting program
• Teen/young parent classes
• Parent-child playgroups
• 52-week child abuse classes
• Supervised coaching visitations
• Playgroups for children aged 0-3

Web pages

• Main - https://www.helpinghandsnurturingcenter.org/

Nevada Child Welfare Services​ responds to child abuse and neglect reports 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Reports may be made at any time. All referrals are investigated within mandated timeframes.

​Call 888-456-9380 or 530-273-4291 to report child abuse or neglect. If phones do not pick up, call 2-1-1 or 833-342-5211.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/1023/Child-Welfare-Services

24-HOUR CRISIS LINE - 530-272-3467
Text - 530-290-6555
Chat - rc.chat/cbv
Business line - 530-272-2046

Community Beyond Violence offers a 24 hour crisis line which is available 365 days a year to victims in crisis from domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, or dating violence, and for their friends or family members. Advocate/Counselors are available 24 hours a day for counseling and response to the hospital or law enforcement. Depending on circumstances, possible emergency transportation, food, and shelter may be available to those in crisis. All services are free, confidential and non-discriminatory.

Web pages

• Home - https://cbv.org/
• Services - https://www.cbv.org/our-services

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.

Lighthouse Counseling & Family Resource Center, with locations in Lincoln, Roseville, Rocklin, and Auburn, provides low-cost and no-cost counseling and family support services to Placer County residents. 

Services are available in English and Spanish, and are open to all ages. 

Services include:

Counseling and Mental Health Services:

• Individual, couples, and family counseling
• Group therapy and peer support options
• Counseling available in English and Spanish
• Services for children, youth, and adults
• Eligibility limited to Placer County residents
• Insurance accepted includes Medi-Cal and Medi-Cal Managed Care (Partnership HealthPlan of California via Carelon)

Family Resource Center (FRC) Services:

• Case management and wellness planning for families in crisis
• Referrals from social workers, probation officers, or community organizations
• Educational workshops on financial literacy and employment readiness
• Basic needs support, including:
  • CalFresh and Medi-Cal enrollment
  • Diaper distribution …