Tahoe's Connection for Families provides parenting education and early childhood programs for families with children (aged birth to 42 months) in the North Lake Tahoe area.

Services include:

• Parent/child classes and enrichment activities
• Prenatal education and parenting support
• Open gym sessions for play and exploration

The first visit is free. Membership fees and scholarships are available—see website for details.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.tcfkids.org/

The The Salvation Army Corps in Auburn provides spiritual care and social services for Placer County residents, including emergency assistance and community programming.

Services include:

• A food pantry
• Ready-to-eat lunch bags for people experiencing homelessness
• Emergency financial assistance for rent and utilities (based on funding and zip code)
• Disaster relief services
• Referrals to rehabilitation programs
• Youth activities and summer camps
• Men's and women's fellowship groups
• Senior outreach and support
• Intermittent case management for adults and families

Web pages

• Home - https://auburn.salvationarmy.org/auburn/

The Salvation Army provides basic needs assistance, community support programs, and emergency services for people living in Rocklin and Roseville.

Services include:

• Rental assistance
• Utility assistance, available when funding allows
• Food assistance, including:
  • Emergency pantry
  • Community meals (times vary)
• Disaster response, including fire recovery and emergency aid
• Shower access on Fridays from 6-7pm (no clothing distribution)
• Holiday programs, such as seasonal food boxes and gift drives
• Childcare assistance, available in limited cases
• Employment support, including job search assistance and referrals
• Spiritual support, such as pastoral care and prayer counseling

Web pages

• Home - https://roseville.salvationarmy.org/roseville/social-services/

Whole Person Learning offers Youth Empowerment Support (YES), a program that supports youth and young adults who need extra help navigating systems and services.

Services include:

• One-on-one support for goal setting, empowerment, and system navigation
• Referrals to resources, support systems, and placement options
• Training opportunities and peer support groups
• Youth leadership development and systems change involvement

Web pages

• Home - https://padlet.com/yesprogram/youth-empowerment-support-yes-program-ryemh9pe95azflab

Big Brothers Big Sisters offers one-to-one mentoring relationships for youth ages 8-14, with a focus on children from single-parent households. 

Matches are made based on compatibility, proximity, and personal preferences.

Program details include:

• Mentorship opportunities for youth of varied backgrounds
• Personalized matches with trained adult volunteers
• Long-term friendship and guidance for enrolled youth

Web pages

• Home - https://www.bbbs-sac.org/

Big Brothers Big Sisters makes matches in communities across the country between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages 6 through 18, primarily from single-parent, low-income families . These relationships can have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.bbbsns.org/
• Contact info - https://www.bbbsns.org/about-us/contact-us/

Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe provides a safe, structured, and supportive environment for youth during out-of-school hours. 

Programs are available before and after school, on holidays, and during summer break.

Program details include:

• Youth development activities in sports, art, computers, robotics, and leadership
• Dedicated programs for teens, including social events and enrichment opportunities
• Low-cost enrollment options

Web pages

• Home - https://www.bgcnlt.org/