Placer County Risk Management provides services to the County's employees and its citizens through the centralized administration of safety, loss control, insurance, and other risk management programs.

ADA Coordinator
Risk Management serves as a point of contact for County departments and residents for non-employment inquiries and complaints related to The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ensures prompt evaluation and resolution of ADA inquiries and complaints.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/1469/Risk-Management
• ADA & Accessibility - https://www.placer.ca.gov/1782/ADA-Accessibility
• File a complaint - https://www.placer.ca.gov/FormCenter/Americans-with-Disabilities-Act-ADA-16/ADA-ComplaintGrievance-Form-73

Services Directory

Agency on Aging \ Area 4 (AAA4) is one of 33 area agencies in California, designated by the State to develop, coordinate, and fund programs designed to help older people maintain their health and independence. AAA4 provides a directory of services for all of the counties it serves: Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Sierra, Sutter, Yolo, and Yuba. The directory, available in English and Spanish, has contact information for organizations that can provide a variety of services to older adults. Services may vary by county.

Services in Placer County include:

• Info about caregiver respite and support through Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center
• Employment Services - Mature Edge Job Readiness Program

Aging & Disability Resource Connection (ADRC)

AAA4 is a key partner in the Aging & Disability Resource Connection (ADRC). The Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) is a collaboration between government agencies and community organizations. Its purpose is to provide a singl…

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The International Rescue Committee provides services for refugees, asylees, victims of human trafficking, survivors of torture, and other immigrants.

Areas of immigration legal assistance:
Adjustment of Status, Consular Processing, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Employment authorization, Family-based petitions, Naturalization/Citizenship

Types of immigration legal services provided:
Help completing forms, Filings with USCIS

Non-legal services:
Employment services, ESL, Office Of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)-funded services for trafficking victims, Referrals to other services


Web pages

• Home - https://www.rescue.org/
• Human-trafficking Outreach, Prevention and Education (H.O.P.E.) Program - https://www.rescue.org/announcement/hope-program-sacramento (Provides comprehensive, trauma-informed services, case management and direct assistance for survivors of both labor and sex trafficking. The HOPE Program serves the greater Sacramento region and 30 counties throughout Northern Califo…

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Need Help Paying Bills has resources for finding financial assistance with bills, free items, housing, food, and emergency or long term help for basic needs. There are local agencies as well as state and national organizations, including charities, non-profit agencies, and government social services. Find info about rent or utility bill assistance, food pantries, mortgage payment help, free health or dental clinics, and more. There is also information on financial services offered directly to consumers from private companies such as utility companies and credit counselors.

Even if you do not find a direct service on the website, it can give you ideas of what to look for in your own state or community.

The information you find on Needhelppayingbills, all of which is free, may be able to help you and your family make it through a difficult period. Learn about financial assistance programs such as LIHEAP, Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), or eviction prevention. A number of services are…

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The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) serving Nevada County matches eligible job seekers with local nonprofits and public agencies. These host agencies help one increase skills and build self-confidence, while earning income.

Eligibility requirements

• Adults ages 55 and up who are unemployed
• Household income of 125% or less of federal poverty income guidelines
  
  

Web pages

• SCSEP for Nevada County - https://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/our-work/income/scsep/
• SCSEP for Placer County - https://cde.211connectingpoint.org/resource/65631285/

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) provides job training to Placer County residents aged 55 and over. SCSEP is a community service and work-based training program for older workers. Authorized by the Older Americans Act, the program provides subsidized, service-based training for low-income (not more than 125% of the established federal poverty guidelines) persons at least 55 years of age who are unemployed and have poor employment prospects. Participants in the SER SCSEP come from all walks of life, have diverse work experiences, and possess various levels of education.


Web pages

• Home - https://ser-national.org/
• Senior job seekers - Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) - https://ser-national.org/scsep-2/

The Paralyzed Veterans of America provides support, resources, and advocacy for veterans with spinal cord injuries or disorders.

Services include:

• Assistance with Veterans Affairs (VA) claims, benefits navigation, and legal support
• Employment and career-oriented resources and programs
• Adaptive sports and recreation programs
• Support for caregivers

Web pages

• Home - https://pva.org/

Silver Springs High School provides a full-day continuation high school program focused on core academics, elective courses, and career training.

Programs offered include:

• Young Parents Program
• Employment Training
• Social-Emotional Learning & Restorative Practices

Web pages:

• Home - https://silversprings.njuhsd.com/

The Nevada County Department of Social Services provides service to Nevada County citizens needing social, eligibility, or employment and training services.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/879/Social-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.

Southside Unlimited creates a forum that applies the medium of opportunity, blending artistic expression, personal progress, and active citizenship toward individual empowerment.

Services at a Glance
Passage
Passage provides vocational opportunities and job skill building to adults with disabilities who may communicate their needs through behaviors. We also provide a transitional program to young adults coming out of high school who are interested in gaining a few years of work experience before transitioning on to other employment programs.

Work of Art
Work of Art Studios and Gallery provides many choices for artists. The Work of Art program is a vibrant, progressive venture designed to bring out the talents and abilities of all artists, and develop self-confidence through artistic expression. We offer workshops, classes, and open studio for artists to create original artwork and develop their artistic voice. Finished works can be submitted to the Gallery Committee for exhibition and sale… [read more]