Local Information and Updates for Placer County
- Placer County COVID-19 Page
- Free Covid Testing in Placer County
- Placer County: COVID-19 Updates
- California Department of Public Health: COVID-19 Updates
- State Financial Resources
Food Resources for Persons in Need in Placer County
- Placer Food Bank
- CalFresh (Food Stamps)
- The Salvation Army Roseville Corps – Food Distribution
- Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe: Grab & Go meals for local families in Incline Village, Kings Beach, and Truckee
- Sierra Reach Ministries Drive-Thru Food Bank
- Auburn Interfaith Food Closet
- Free Farmers Market for Placer County
- Lincoln Amazing Grace Seventh Day Adventist Church Drive-Thru Food Giveaway
- The Salt Mine Food Closet
- First United Methodist Church of Loomis Food Closet
- Abundant Life Fellowship – Helping Hands Food and Clothes Closet
Resources for Victims of Domestic Abuse in Placer County
- Stand Up Placer: Crisis Intervention, Therapy, Counseling, Advocacy, and Other Services
- Family Justice Center: Help for victims of domestic violence, elder abuse, human trafficking, sexual assault, and child abuse
- National Domestic Violence Hotline(text/call)
Mental Health Resources for Placer County
- Mental Health Resources in Placer County (pdf)
- California ALL: Emotional Health Resources
- California Parent & Youth Helpline: Emotional support for families challenged by the pressures of COVID-19
- Manage Stress for Health: Tools and tips for families facing stress
- Hearts and Hands Counseling: Counseling for couples, groups, families, children, and individuals
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- Coloma Center- An Outpatient Mental Health Treatment Program
Child Abuse Resouces for Placer County
- Kids-First: Treats and prevents child abuse through education, advocacy & counseling
- Sacramento Cris Nursery: Emergency childcare or overnight care for children ages 0-5
Resources for the homeless in Placer County
- Acres of Hope: A safe and healthy living environment for women with children
- AMI Housing: Housing, employment, and life skills programs to residents of Placer & Nevada County
- Placer County Human Services Housing Vouchers
- Placer County Housing Programs
- Shores of Hope: Transitional housing and supportive services for residents including assistance with job search, internships, securing permanent housing, and access to substance abuse programs
Placer County Resources for Seniors
- Sierra Seniors: Local Meals on Wheels provider of meals to seniors in North Tahoe or Truckee
- Seniors First: Take- out meals for seniors
Resources for Businesses in Placer County
- Guidance and resources for businesses to reopen safely
- Sierra Business Development Center: No-cost webinars, capital access, and specialty programs for small business owners
- Placer County Business Advantage Network: No-cost hiring assistance to businesses and information regarding training and hiring opportunities to job seekers.
- US Small Business Administration: Offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to California small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of COVID-19
- Pandemic Unemployment Assistance: Aid for unemployed Californians who are business owners, self-employed, independent contractors, have limited work history, and others not usually eligible for regular state UI benefits who are out of business or services are significantly reduced due to COVID-19.
- CDC guidelines for businesses and employers for planning and responding to COVID-19
- UI Work Sharing Program: Benefits for employers and employees and how to apply
- Rapid Response Services: Help for businesses facing potential layoffs or closures
Resources for Workers in Placer County
- How to file a Disability Insurance Claim if unable to work because of or exposure toCOVID-19
- How to file a Paid Family Leave Claim if unable to work because you are caring for an ill or quarantined family member with COVID-19
- How to file an Unemployment Insurance Claim if your child’s school is closed because of COVID-19 and you have to miss work
- How to file an Unemployment Insurance claim if your employer has shut down or reduced your work hours
- (PUA) – Pandemic Unemployment Assistance. Help for unemployed Californians who are business owners, self-employed, independent contractors or have limited work history, who are out of business or have reduced service hours because of COVID- 19
Legal Resources for Residents of Placer County
- Estate Planning in the Era of COVID-19
- California Child Support 101
- Self-Help Center: legal and procedural information and assistance from The Superior Court of California Placer County
- Spousal Support in California
Free Legal Answers program. Through this online platform, modest means clients (under 400% of the Federal Poverty Level) located in Northern California (Monterey and north) may ask volunteer attorneys legal questions having to do with the COVID-19 pandemic or wildfires. Individuals/clients interested in using this service should visit https://ca.freelegalanswers.org/. You can also click here to see an informational flyer about this program.
Videos: Family Law Concerns
General Information about Custody & Spousal Support
Child Support and Spousal Support
Custody & Support
Domestic Violence Protection During the Pandemic
Resources for Help with Utilities for Residents of Placer County
- SMUD: Energy Assistance Program
- Roseville – Electric Residential Relief Program
- Southwest Gas Response to COVID-19: Protective measures, financial assistance, and other FAQs
- PG&E – Customer support and financial assistance programs
- PCWA Water Supply and COVID-19 FAQs
On a Lighter Note
It can’t all be doom and gloom. Here are some resources for you and your family to make the most out of the situation.
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