adult education early childhood education & intervention€¦ · coursera website: coursera.org...
Post on 14-Oct-2020
14 Views
Preview:
TRANSCRIPT
1
Education Guide
Table of Contents
Page Number
Adult Education
Adult Programs 3
English as a Second Language 4
High School Equivalency Programs 5
Online Education 6
Veteran Education Services 7
Workforce Education 10
Early Childhood Education & Intervention
Child Safety Car Seat 12
Child Care and Respite Services 14
Early Intervention and Developmental Assessment 15
Licensed Daycare 15
Parent/Child Activities 15
Preschool / Head Start 17
Family Support Services
Adoption and Foster Care Programs 18
Bullying Prevention 19
Child Abuse Prevention 19
Child Development Information and Resources 20
Child Support Services 22
Domestic Violence Support 22
Family Support and Mentors 23
Hotlines and Emergency Services 25
LGBTQ Support 27
Legal Support 28
Library Services 30
Parent Support – Parenting Resources 31
Prevention Programs for Families 33
Teen Parent Support 35
K-12 Education
After School Enrichment / Care 37
2
Alternative Education Programs – Semester 39
Alternative Education Programs – Independent
Study
40
Alternative Education Programs – Juvenile Hall 41
Alternative Education Programs – Independent
Charter School
41
Elementary / High School Information 43
Financial Aid Resources 50
High School Equivalency Programs 51
Homeschooling Coops / Resources 51
Private Schools 52
School Supplies 53
Summer Meal Programs 54
Trade Schools 55
Tutoring 56
Vocational Programs 57
Youth Development and Leadership Programs 57
Post-Secondary Education
Adult Education 59
Colleges and Universities 59
Financial Assistance – Job/Career Training 60
Online Education 61
Training and Professional Certification Programs 63
Educational Support Services
Driver’s Education/Traffic Schools 63
Educational Testing 64
English as a Second Language Services 65
High School Equivalency Programs 66
Literacy Programs 67
Parent Advocate / Legal Services 67
Services for Children with Disabilities 68
Special Education Support 69
Recreational / Public Parks
Sports and Recreation 70
Summer Activities and Camps 72
Volunteer Opportunities 73
3
Adult Education
Adult Programs
Sierra College 250 Sierra College Drive
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-5300
Website: sierracollege.edu
Community college offering early morning to late evening and online classes. Sierra College offers
courses in general education, transfer, and Career Technical Education (CTE). Students may earn
Associate’s Degrees, Associate’s Degrees for Transfer, Certificates of Achievement, and Skills
Certificates. Special student services available to low income and educationally disadvantaged students
(EOPS, CalWorks, First Year Experience, and others), identified and verified current and former foster
youth (Guardian Scholars Program), and programs for single parents (CARE).
Sierra College Community Education-Kaleidoscope Nevada County Campus
Admissions and Records Building N1-112
250 Sierra College Drive
Grass Valley, CA 95945
916-781-6280 or 530-274-5302
Website: sccomed.org
Offers a variety of not-for-credit, fee based, classes and activities. Classes range from dance, cooking and
wellness to business and computer courses.
Osher Life Long Learning Institute (OLLI) 250 Sierra College Drive
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-5300, ext. 6290
Email: olli@sierracollege.edu
Website: sierracollege.edu
Program for lifelong learners 50 and up who are eager to explore traditional and new areas of
knowledge.
4
English as a Second Language Services
Nevada Union Adult School English Language Development
11761 Ridge Road, Room I-13
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-477-1225, ext. 5058
Website: adulted.njuhsd.com
Provides speaking, listening, reading and writing activities in English, as well as developing an
understanding of U.S. culture.
PARTNERS Family Resource Center Grass Valley Location:
235 S. Auburn St., Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-4059
Email: kwallack-eisen@nevco.org
Website: partnersfamilyresourcecenters.org
Ready Springs Location:
10862 Spenceville Road, Penn Valley, CA 95946
530-432-1118
Email: ldemartini@nevco.org
Website: partnersfamilyresourcecenters.org
San Juan Ridge Location:
18847 Oak Tree Road, North San Juan, CA 95960
530-292-3174
Email: sjrfrc@nevco.org
Website: partnersfamilyresourcecenters.org
Partners in English Language Learning
Mailing Address:
578 Sutton Way PMB 195 Grass
Valley, CA 95945
Location:
103 Providence Mine Road, Suite 104B
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-2116
Email: admin@piell.org
Website: piell.org
Offers English language learners one-on-one tutoring with the goal of building bridges that
foster cross-cultural respect, understanding, and friendship.
5
High School Equivalency Programs
Nevada Union Adult Education High School Equivalency Preparation (GED & HiSET Exams)
11761 Ridge Road
Grass Valley, CA 95949
530-477-1225
Website: adulted.njuhsd.com
This program offers classes for GED or HiSET preparation. Certified Adult Education teachers can work
with you to help you pass.
PARTNERS Family Resource Center Grass Valley Location:
235 S. Auburn St., Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-4059
Email: kwallack-eisen@nevco.org
Website: partnersfamilyresourcecenters.org
Ready Springs Location:
10862 Spenceville Road, Penn Valley, CA 95946
530-432-1118
Email: ldemartini@nevco.org
Website: partnersfamilyresourcecenters.org
San Juan Ridge Location: 18847 Oak Tree Road, North San Juan, CA 95960
530-292-3174
Email: sjrfrc@nevco.org
Website: partnersfamilyresourcecenters.org
Western Sierra YouthBuild/John Muir Charter School 12338 McCourtney Road
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-2643
Website: wsyouthbuild.com
Adult charter school that provides high school diploma program and vocational program. Will work with
students who have a GED, but not students with a high school diploma.
6
Online Education
Accredited Online College Website: AccreditedOnlinecolleges.org
Database of major college programs for accredited colleges and universities in the U.S. that offer both
full or partial online course options. Offers courses to complete Associate, Bachelor or Master’s degree
programs in many fields of study.
Alison Website: www.alison.com
Provides a variety of classes from personal development to diploma courses.
Coursera Website: coursera.org
Coursera features classes from universities around the world.
GCF Learn Free Website: gcflearnfree.org
Provides tutorials or full classes in everything from Microsoft Office to reading, math, and more.
Lynda.com Website: lynda.com
Provides online learning about business, software, technology, and creative skills.
Khan Academy Website: khanacademy.org
Provides a wide variety of free learning opportunities at an individual pace in the areas of math, science,
technology, history, economics and more.
Memrise Website: memrise.com
This website has a variety of free courses to help improve skills.
Open Education Database Website: oedb.org
Provides online college rankings and free courses.
7
Open Learning
Website: openlearning.com
Provides a variety of classes including how to start and run your own business, introductory graphic
design, and basic grammar.
Sierra College Online Classes Website: www.sierracollege.edu
Provides a wide variety on online courses and career training programs.
Sierra College Community Education Online Classes Website: ed2go.com
Provides non-credit online courses and career training programs.
Slide Rule Website: mysliderule.com
Provides a collection of different courses from beginner to advanced college level.
Veteran Education Services
Accredited Online College Website: AccreditedOnlinecolleges.org
Database of major college programs for accredited colleges and universities in the U.S. that offer both
full or partial online course options for veterans who want to pursue their education. Offers courses to
complete Associate, bachelor or Master’s degree program in many fields of study.
The American Legion National Headquarters
700 N. Pennsylvania Street
PO Box 1055
Indianapolis, IN 46206
202-861-2700 or 1-800-433-3318
Website: legion.org
Provides scholarship opportunities to veterans and their families.
8
California Department of Veterans Affairs – Education 1227 O Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
1-800-952-5626
Website: cdva.ca.gov
Features a wide variety of VA-approved education and training programs including: apprenticeship and on-
the-job training, college degree and certificate programs, flight training, and correspondence courses.
Military Connection 250 East Easy Street, Suite 4
Simi Valley, CA 93065
800-817-3777
Email: debbieg@militaryconnection.com
Website: militaryconnection.com
Online directory of colleges and universities that fit criteria for military educational benefits and
scholarships.
Nevada County Veterans Services Office 988 McCourtney Road
Grass Valley, CA 95949
530-273-3396
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Provides information on education benefits for veterans and dependents.
Sentinels of Freedom PO Box 1316
San Ramon, CA 94583
925-380-6342
Email: info@sentinelsoffreedom.org
Website: sentinelsoffreedom.org
Provides scholarship program for severely wounded veterans.
9
Sierra College – Veterans Resource Center
Rocklin Campus 5000 Rocklin Road
Rocklin, CA 95677
916-660-7470
Nevada County Campus
250 Sierra College Drive
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-5294
Tahoe Truckee Campus
11001 College Trail
Truckee, CA 96161
530-550-2225
Email: veterans@sierracollege.edu
Website: sierracollege.edu
Provides support services to veterans and their family members.
Thanks USA 1390 Chain Bridge Road, #260
McLean, VA 22101
888-849-8720
Website: thanksusa.org
Provides college, technical, and vocational school need-based scholarships for the children and spouses
of active-duty US military personnel.
Truckee Meadows Community College 7000 Dandini Boulevard
Reno, NV 89512
775-673-7045
Email: info@tmcc.edu
Website: tmcc.edu
Maintains a full–time Veterans Educational Benefits Office at the Dandini Campus.
10
Workforce Education 49er Regional Occupational Program ROP Auburn ROP Center
360 Nevada Street
Auburn, CA 95603
530-889-5949
Email: 49errop@placercoe.k12.ca.us
Website: placercoe.k12.ca.us
Offers career and educational opportunities for all students by teaching relevant
skills that combine hands-on training with academic knowledge.
Agency on Aging – Area 4 , Mature Edge Job Readiness Program 2260 Park Towne Circle, Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95825
916-486-1876
Email: MatureEdge@a4aa.com
Website: agencyonaging4.org
Offers a series of interactive job readiness sessions preparing the mature worker for a productive and
successful job search.
John Muir Charter School 12338 McCourtney Road
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-2643
Website: johnmuircs.com
Adult charter school that provides high school diploma program and vocational program. Will work with
students who have a GED, but not students with a high school diploma.
Nevada County Madelyn Helling Library
Collaborative Technology Center 980 Helling Way
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-7050
Email: library.reference@co.nevada.ca.us
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Provides free basic computer classes including an introduction to using email, computer basics,
and beginning word processing.
11
Nevada County Native TANF 117 New Mohawk Road, Suite D
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-470-8505 or 888-613-8263
Website: washoetribe.us
Provides eligible members or descendants of Federally-recognized Indian Tribes or a descendant of the
California Judgment Roll access to cash aid, emergency assistance, and career development.
Nevada County Public Assistance – CalWorks 950 Maidu Avenue
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-1340 or 888-809-1340 Toll Free 24 Hour Crisis Line
Truckee Department of Social Services – Truckee Public Assistance 10075 Levon Avenue, Suite 204 Truckee, CA 96161
530-582-7803 or 888-339-7248 Toll Free 24 Hour Crisis Line
Email: dss@co.nevada.ca.us
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Offers job-related education or training to parents and caretaker relatives who
receive Calworks.
Nevada County Business & Career Network
Grass Valley Location
988 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, CA 95949
530-265-7088
Truckee Location
10075 Levon Avenue, Suite 105, Truckee, CA 96161
530-550-3015
Email: aaguilar@ncen.org
Website: afwd.org
Provides resources for learning about local and regional job opportunities,
training, and educational programs, and job search tools and resources. Offers
an On-The -Job training program.
Sierra College 250 Sierra College Drive Grass
Valley, CA 95945
530-274-5300
Website: sierracollege.edu
Community college offering Career Technical Education courses early morning to late evening and online
classes. Sierra College has a variety of programs and resources available to students.
12
Early Childhood Education & Intervention Child Safety Car Seat
*Please check with your car insurance policy to see if free car seats are offered to pregnant women or
new families with children.
California Car Seat Laws Website: carseatlaws.com
Provides information about car seat laws for the US.
California Highway Patrol Grass Valley Office Car Seat Safety Services
11363 McCourtney Road
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Email: gtassone@chp.ca.gov
Website: www.chp.ca.gov
Offers child seat lessons by appointment for families and individuals to demonstrate how to properly
secure a child in a safety seat. Need referral to get free car seat.
Car Seat Recalls Website: odi.nhtsa.dot.gov
Provides information about car seat recalls.
Kiwanis of the Gold Country Kiwanis Car Seat Replacement Program
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 721
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-262-1280
Email: safekidsnc@comcast.net
Website: goldcountrykiwanis.org
Provide car seat technicians to assist parents in the correct installation of car seats. If available, provide
free car seats to residents.
13
Nevada County Public Health Department – Women, Infants, and Children Supplemental
Nutrition Program (WIC) Grass Valley:
988 McCourtney Rd., Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-265-1454
Truckee:
10075 Levon Avenue, Suite 207, Truckee, CA 96161
530-582-7814
Email: public.health@co.nevada.ca.us
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Offers free car seats, if funding is available.
North Tahoe Family Resource Center Location:
8321 Steelhead Avenue, Kings Beach, CA 96143
Mailing:
PO Box 2810, Kings Beach, CA 96143
530-546-0952
Email: info@ntfrc@gmail.com
Website: northtahoefrc.org
Offers car seat education classes. Low cost car seats provided upon completion of class. On site car seat
technicians available to help install car seats for free.
Parents Central
Website: safecar.gov
Provides information and resources to keep your child safe on the road.
Sierra College
250 Sierra College Drive Grass
Valley, CA 95945
530-274-5300
Website: sierracollege.edu
Offers Early Childhood Education courses early morning to late evening and online classes. Sierra College
has a variety of programs and resources available to students.
14
Child Care and Respite Services KARE Crisis Nursery PO Box 2080
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-265-0693 or 877-543-7752
24 Hour Crisis Line – 530-575-1567
Email: karedirector@sbcglobal.net
Website: karecrisisnursery.org
Provides care for small children of families experiencing a stressful situation or emergency.
Sierra Nevada Children’s Services Grass Valley Office:
420 Sierra College Drive, Suite 100, Grass Valley, CA 95945 530-272-8866
Truckee Office:
PO Box 3239, 10075 Levon Avenue, Suite 20, Truckee, CA 96160 530-587-5960
Email: info@sncs.org
Website: sncs.org
Offers child care resources and referrals, child care assistance programs, and one-on-one parent
support.
Twin Cities Church
Safe Families For Children 11726 Rough & Ready Hwy
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-268-7357
Email: geoandjean@gmail.com
Website: twincitieschurch.com
Provides temporary housing for children whose parents are undergoing a crisis situation
which may include loss of housing, loss of employment, substance dependency, or
incarceration.
15
Early Intervention and Developmental Assessment
Child Health and Disability Prevention CHDP
Nevada County Public Health Department 500 Crown Point Circle, Suite 110
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-265-1450
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Coordinates complete health assessments by medical providers for the early
detection and prevention of disease and disabilities in California’s children and
youth.
Licensed Daycare Sierra Nevada Children’s Services 420 Sierra College Drive, Suite 100
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-8866
Email: grassvalley@sncs.org
Website: sncs.org
Offers child care resources and referrals, child care assistance programs, and one-on-one parent
support.
Parent/Child Activities
First 5 Nevada County Child Development Center of Sierra College Nevada County Campus
250 Sierra College Drive
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-5361
Email: info@first5nevco.org
Website: first5nevco.org
Offers free kindergarten readiness camp, parenting classes, and parenting resources.
Nevada County Madelyn Helling Library 980 Helling Way
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-7050
Email: library.reference@co.nevada.ca.us
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Offers a wide variety of children’s programs.
16
PARTNERS Family Resource Center
Grass Valley Location:
235 S. Auburn St., Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-4059
Email: kwallack-eisen@nevco.org
Website: partnersfamilyresourcecenters.org
Ready Springs Location:
10862 Spenceville Road, Penn Valley, CA 95946
530-432-1118
Email: ldemartini@nevco.org
Website: partnersfamilyresourcecenters.org
San Juan Ridge Location:
18847 Oak Tree Road, North San Juan, CA 95960
530-292-3174
Email: sjrfrc@nevco.org
Website: partnersfamilyresourcecenters.org
Sierra Madres and Padres
Email: sierramadresandpadres-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Website: www.sierramadresandpadres.com
Provides community connections for families with young children.
Sierra Nevada Children’s Services Grass Valley Office:
420 Sierra College Drive, Suite 100, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-8866
Truckee Office:
PO Box 3239, 10075 Levon Avenue, Suite 20, Truckee, CA 96160
530-587-5960
Email: info@sncs.org
Website: sncs.org
Offers a lending library and playgroups.
17
Preschool/Head Start
Bearcat Discovery Center
10879 Bartlett Drive
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-0647
Website: bearcat.uhsd.k12.ca.us
Provides preschool program.
Child Development Center – Sierra College (Nevada County Campus) 250 Sierra College Drive
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-5350
Website: www.nevco.org
Email: mbest@nevco.org
Offers toddler and preschool programs.
Head Start – Office of the Administration for Children and Families Early Childhood Learning
and Knowledge Center (ECLKC)
Nevada City/Ready Springs Head Start
400 Hoover Lane
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-5983
Website: kidzkount.com
Provides information about toddler and preschool programs.
Head Start Locator - Office of the Administration for Children and Families Early Childhood Learning
and Knowledge Center (ECLKC)
Website: eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov
Provides location for nearby toddler and preschool programs.
Silver Springs Early Head Start
130 Park Avenue
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-2635
Website: kidzkount.com
Offers toddler and preschool programs.
18
Truckee Pines Head Start
10100 Estates Drive
Truckee, CA 96161
530-587-3062
Website: kidzkount.com
Offers toddler and preschool programs.
Family Support Services
Adoption and Foster Care Programs
Environmental Alternatives 525 Sutton Way
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-7120
Website: www.ea.org
Provides group home program and foster care services.
Lifetime Adoption 400 Idaho-Maryland Road
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-271-1740
24-hour Birth Mother Hotline 800-923-6784
Email: Diana@LifetimeAdoption.com
Website: LifetimeAdoption.com
Offers adoption services specializing in domestic adoption services.
Mission Focused Solutions 11793 Lower Colfax Road
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-477-2900
Email: gail@missionfocused.org
Website: missionfocused.org
Provides strategies and advocacy to assist child welfare organizations in keeping the promise of
permanency for children in their care.
19
Nevada County Superintendent of Schools Foster Youth Services
117 New Mohawk Road, Suite F
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-470-8510 ext. 202
Website: nevco.org
Provides students in out-of-home placements with the resources needed to achieve their maximum
educational and vocational potential and well-being through a holistic, multidisciplinary and
collaborative approach.
Sierra Forever Family 138 New Mohawk Road, Suite 200
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-478-0900
Email: sffgv@sierraf.org
Website: sierraf.org
Provides permanency focused foster care, adoption services, conversion programs for foster children,
therapy, and support services.
Bullying Prevention
Kids Against Bullying
Website: www.pacerkidsagainstbullying.org
Offers bullying prevention tips and resources.
Stopbullying.gov
Website: www.stopbullying.gov
Offers bullying prevention tips and resources.
Child Abuse Prevention
Child Abuse Prevention Council of Western Nevada County (CAPC) PO Box 12871
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-913-0270
Website: sierrasaccoalition.org
Provides services promoting the well-being and safety of children.
20
Child Advocates of Nevada County PO Box 1553
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-9550
Website: caofnc.org
Provides advocacy, education, and prevention services to help children grow up free from abuse and
neglect.
Helping Hands Nurturing Center 412 East Main Street, Suite B
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-559-2313
Email: helpinghandsnurturingcenter@yahoo.com
Provides parent education, parenting groups, parent coaching, supervised visitation and exchanges.
Nevada County Child Protective Services (CPS) Hotline 530-273-4291 or 888-456-9380 (operates 24 hours a day)
If a child is experiencing abuse or neglect, make a report by calling the CPS hotline.
Touched By A Child Foundation Parent and Family Counseling
908 Taylorville Road, #206
Grass Valley, CA 95949
530-273-1112
Email: mcvickercounseling@yahoo.com
Website: touchedbyachild.org
Provides counseling for all families including those that care for children who have been abused,
neglected, or abandoned.
Child Development Information & Resources Alta California Regional Center Grass Valley Office:
333 Crown Point Circle, Suite 200, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-4231
Truckee Office:
13450 Donner Pass Road, Suite B, Truckee, CA 96161
530-587-3018
Website: altaregional.org
Provides services to persons, age three and above, with developmental disabilities.
21
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nevada County Grass Valley Office:
138 New Mohawk Road, Suite 176, Nevada City, CA 95959 530-265-2059
Email: info@bigsofnc.org
Website: bigsofnc.org
Truckee Office:
Mailing Address
10075 Levon Avenue, Suite 201A
Truckee, CA 96161
Email: peggy@bigofnc.org
Website: bigsofnc.org
Offers support to help youth grow and develop through nurturing relationships, leading to greater
self-esteem.
Child Development Center – Sierra College (Auburn, Grass Valley, Rocklin and Roseville) 250 Sierra College Drive
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-5350
Website: sierracollege.edu
Provides state preschool program to the college families and the local community.
First 5 Nevada County Child Development Center of Sierra College Nevada County Campus
250 Sierra College Drive
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-5361
Email: info@first5nevco.org
Website: first5nevco.org
Offers free kindergarten readiness camp, parenting classes, and parenting resources.
Nevada County Superintendent of Schools 112 Nevada City Highway
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-478-6400
Website: nevco.org
22
Child Support Services Sierra Nevada Regional Department of Child Support Services Eric Rood Center, 950 Maidu Avenue, Suite 140
Nevada City, CA 95959
866-901-3212
Email: snrdcss@co.nevada.ca.us
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Offers assistance with establishing paternity, locating a parent to establish paternity, establishing and
enforcing a court order to pay child support, collecting and distributing child and spousal support
payments, and establishing and enforcing medical support.
Domestic Violence Support
Community Recovery Resources (CORR) Batterers Intervention Program
Location: 180 Sierra College Drive, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-9541
855-467-3496
Email: grassvalley@corr.us
Website: corr.us
Provides programs for domestic violence offenders.
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalition – DVSAC 960 McCourtney Road, Suite E, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Mailing: PO Box 484, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-2046
Crisis Line – 530-272-3467
Email: info@dvsac.org
Website: dvsac.org
Provides 24-hour crisis line which is available 365 days a year to victims in crisis, or their friends and
family members. Offers several groups for children, survivors and families.
23
Northern California Abuse Treatment R.E.A.C.H. Counseling Services
2036 Nevada City Hwy #237
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-477-7016
Email: info@reachcounseling.info
Website: reachcounseling.info
Offers counseling for treatment issues including: personal growth and success, self-esteem and
self-concept, marriage/relationship concerns, premarital counseling, parent/child or teen
conflicts, teen issues of all kinds, anxiety and depression, grief and loss from death or divorce,
child abuse treatments for children 3 to 18 years of age as well as treatment options for adult
children of alcoholics or adults who were sexual or physically abused as children.
Team 3 Family Counseling Center 400 Hoover Lane
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-478-5701
Email: team3.cm@nevco.k12.ca.us
Website: team3counseling.com
Provides low-cost family, individual, couple and group therapy.
Women of Worth (WoW) Hetty’s Haven
Office: 143F Spring Hill Drive, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Mailing: PO Box 213, Cedar Ridge, CA 95924
530-272-6851
Email: info@ihaveworth.org
Website: women-of-worth.org
Provides a long-term supportive transitional living program.
Family Support and Mentors
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nevada County 138 New Mohawk Road, Suite 176
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-2059
Email: info@bigsofnc.org
Website: bigsofnc.org
Offers support to help youth grow and develop through nurturing relationships, leading to greater self-
esteem.
24
Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. Sierra Nevada Chapter #12 Meeting Location:
Paulette’s Country Kitchen, 875 Sutton Way, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Mailing:
PO Box 3066, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-558-5907 – Leave message for President Paula Onescu
Email: bsmaca12@earthlink.net
Website: sierranevadabsma.org
Provides a support group for mothers, grandmothers, or legal guardians who have or have had children
serving in the United States military.
Foster Kinship Care Education Program Support Group for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
117 New Mohawk Road, Suite F
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-470-8510, ext. 202
Email: mmarcum@nevco.org
Website: nevco.org
Provides educational and support opportunities for care givers of children and youth in foster care.
La Leche League of Auburn 275 Nation Drive
Auburn, CA 95603
Leaders – Becky 530-878-1855 or Sarah 530-637-5485
Email: LLLAuburnCA@gmail.com
Website: llli.org
Offers free support group meetings or support people for breastfeeding help.
PARTNERS Family Resource Center Grass Valley Location:
235 S. Auburn St., Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-4059
Email: kwallack-eisen@nevco.org
Website: partnersfamilyresourcecenters.org
Ready Springs Location:
10862 Spenceville Road, Penn Valley, CA 95946
530-432-1118
Email: ldemartini@nevco.org
Website: partnersfamilyresourcecenters.org
25
PARTNERS Family Resource Center cont. San Juan Ridge Location:
18847 Oak Tree Road, North San Juan, CA 95960
530-292-3174
Email: sjrfrc@nevco.org
Website: partnersfamilyresourcecenters.org
Tahoe Forest Health System (Hospital) 10121 Pine Avenue, PO Box 759
Truckee, CA 96160
530-587-6011
Email: information@tfhd.com
Website: tfhd.com
Offers breast feeding support.
Touched By A Child Foundation Parent and Family Counseling
908 Taylorville Road #206
Grass Valley, CA 95949
530-273-1112
Email: mcvickercounseling@yahoo.com
Website: touchedbyachild.org
Provides counseling for all families including those that care for children who have been
abused, neglected, or abandoned.
WarmLine Family Resource Center 2025 Hurley Way, Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95825
916-922-9276 or 800-660-7995
Website: warmlinefrc.org
Offers services to families with children with disabilities. No fees or appointments necessary.
Hotlines and Emergency Services
California Poison Control Center 800-222-1222
Website: calpoison.org
Provides immediate and free treatment advice in case of exposure to poisonous or toxic substances.
26
Crisis Text Line Text START to 741741
Free and 24-hour support for those in crisis.
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalition (DVSAC) 24 Hour Crisis Line: 530-272-3467
Email: info@dvsac.org
Website: dvsac.org
24-hour crisis line which is available 365 days a year to victims in crisis, or their
friends and family members. The crisis line gives access to crisis intervention services,
no matter what the hour is.
Military Crisis Line – US Department of Veteran Affairs 800-273-8255 Vets Press #1
Text the word “HOPE” to 916-668-4226
Text to 838255
Website: veteranscrisisline.net
Provides connection for veterans in crisis and their family and friends.
Nevada County Behavioral Health Grass Valley Location:
500 Crown Point Circle, Suite 120
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-265-1437
530-265-5811 – 24-hour crisis line
Truckee Location:
10075 Levon Avenue, Suite 204
Truckee, CA 96161
530-582-7803
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Provides services for adults and children, inpatient and outpatient, medication monitoring,
psychotherapy, case management and drug and alcohol treatment.
Nevada County Child Protective Services (CPS) Hotline Hotline operates 24/7: 530-273-4291 or 888-456-9380
If you are concerned that a child is experiencing abuse or neglect, make a report by calling
the CPS hotline.
Police and Fire Services - 911
27
Placer County Crisis and Emergency Services for Children and Adults Adult Protective Services: 916-787-8860 or toll free 888-886-5401
Family and Children’s Services: 916-872-6549 or toll free 866-293-1940
Tahoe Safe Alliance 800-736-1060 – 24-hour crisis line
Domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse intervention hotline.
Truckee Police Department 530-550-2323
Website: townoftruckee.com
Trevor Project - LGBTQ Youth Suicide Hotline 866-4-U-TREVOR – 24-hour crisis line
Website: thetrevorproject.org
Provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth.
WellSpace Health - Parent Support Line 888-281-3000 – 24-hour crisis line
Provides crisis intervention, counseling and resources to parents or caregivers who are in crisis.
LGBTQ Support
Nevada County Citizens for Choice The Clinic!
120 Richardson Street, Suite A
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-521-3273
800-714-8151 24/7
Website: www.citizensforchoice.org
Email: info@citizensforchoice.org
Provides confidential and non-judgmental reproductive health care for women, men, and teens.
Nevada County Pride 530-798-4202
Website: www.nevadacountypride.org
Provides a social network of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender persons in western Nevada County
and neighboring counties in California.
28
Nevada County Public Health Department 500 Crown Point Circle Suite 110
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-265-1731
Website: www.mynevadacounty.com
Provides social and recreational group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and straight youth.
PFLAG Nevada County Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
PO Box 3236
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-1423
Email: Pflag.Nevco@yahoo.com
Website: www.pflagnevco.com
Offers support and resources for the LGBTQ community and their families. Monthly meetings for
support, advocacy, and education.
Trevor Project LGBTQ Youth Suicide Hotline
866-4-U-TREVOR
Website: thetrevorproject.org
Provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth.
Legal Support
Community Legal Inc. 214 Church Street
Nevada City, CA 95959 530-265-3425
Email: enoel@nccn.net
Website: communitylegal.net
Provide a range of legal services to Nevada County residents. Focuses primarily on very
low-income individuals, but will also offer legal representation and mediation to others at
low cost.
29
DVSAC – Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalition Free Legal Clinic for Domestic Violence Victims
Location: 960 McCourtney Road, Suite E, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-2046 -Office
530-272-3467 – Crisis Line
Email: info@dvsac.org
Website: dvsac.org
Provides legal information about child custody and visitation, child support, separation, annulments,
and restraining orders.
Legal Services of Northern California Nevada City:
101 Providence Mine Road, Suite 106D, Nevada City, CA 95959
530-470-8562
Auburn:
190 Reamer Street, Auburn, CA 95603
530-823-7560
Email: vroe@lsnc.net
Website: lsnc.net
Provides counsel, advice, and representation to low-income individuals and seniors.
Nevada County Library Lawyer in the Library
Madelyn Helling Library – Technology Center
980 Helling Way, Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-7050
Email: libraryreference@co.nevada.ca.us
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Offers legal clinic for criminal and civil law once a month in collaboration with the Nevada
County Public Defender’s office.
Nevada County Superior Court – Public Law Center Nevada City:
201 Church Street, Suite 9 (First Floor), Nevada City, CA 95959
530-470-2594
Email: info@nevadacountycourts.com
Website: nevadacountycourts.com
30
Nevada County Superior Court – Public Law Center Cont. Truckee:
10075 Levon Avenue, Truckee, CA 96161
530-582-7835
Provides a number of options for people to use to help themselves through the court process.
Northern California Lawyer Access / Lawyer Referral Service 530-272-5962
Email: nclawyeraccess@gmail.com
Website: norcallawyer.org
Offers referrals for individuals, families and other organizations to lawyers. Handle family law, estate
planning, divorce, personal injury, bankruptcy, business contracts, litigation, employment law, real
estate, landlord/tenant and criminal law.
Library Services
Nevada County Library 530-265-7050
Email: library.reference@co.nevada.ca.us
Website: www.mynevadacounty.com
Nevada County Library Branches:
Bear River Station
11130 Magnolia Road
Grass Valley, CA 95949
530-271-4147
Grass Valley Public Library
207 Mill Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-4117
Nevada County Madelyn Helling Library
980 Helling Way
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-7050
Penn Valley Station
11336 Pleasant Valley Road.
Penn Valley, CA 95936
530-432-5764
31
Nevada County Library Branches cont.:
Truckee Library
10031 Levon Avenue
Truckee, CA 96161
530-582-7846
Parent Support-Parenting Resources
First 5 Nevada County Child Development Center of Sierra College Nevada County Campus
250 Sierra College Drive
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-5361
Email: info@first5nevco.org
Website: first5nevco.org
Offers free kindergarten readiness camp, parenting classes, and parenting resources.
Foster Kinship Care Education Program Support Group for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
117 New Mohawk Road, Suite F
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-470-8510, ext. 202
Email: mmarcum@nevco.org
Website: nevco.org
Provides educational and support opportunities for care givers of children and youth in foster care.
La Leche League of Auburn 275 Nation Drive
Auburn, CA 95603
Leaders – Becky 530-878-1855 or Sarah 530-637-5485
Email: LLLAuburnCA@gmail.com
Website: llli.org
All breastfeeding mothers with their children and pregnant women interest in breastfeeding are
welcome to come to the free support group meetings or call/email leaders for breastfeeding help.
32
The Nest Family Resource 107 W. Main Street, Suite B
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-637-8411
Email: thenestnevadacity@gmail.com
Website: thenestnevadacity.com
Provides classes, support groups, and community throughout the birthing and parenting experience.
Nevada County Superintendent of Schools 112 Nevada City Highway
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-478-6400
Website: www.nevco.org
Provides Positive Parenting Classes and resources.
PARTNERS Family Resource Center Grass Valley Location:
235 S. Auburn St., Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-4059
Email: kwallack-eisen@nevco.org
Website: partnersfamilyresourcecenters.org
Ready Springs Location:
10862 Spenceville Road, Penn Valley, CA 95946
530-432-1118
Email: ldemartini@nevco.org
Website: partnersfamilyresourcecenters.org
San Juan Ridge Location:
18847 Oak Tree Road, North San Juan, CA 95960
530-292-3174
Email: sjrfrc@nevco.org
Website: partnersfamilyresourcecenters.org
Offers parenting classes and family resources.
Tahoe Forest Health System (Hospital) 10121 Pine Avenue, PO Box 759
Truckee, CA 96160
530-587-6011
Email: information@tfhd.com
Website: tfhd.com
Offers breast feeding support.
33
Touched By A Child Foundation 908 Taylorville Road #206
Grass Valley, CA 95949
530-273-1112
Email: mcvickercounseling@yahoo.com
Website: touchedbyachild.org
Provides counseling for all families including those that care for children who have been
abused, neglected, or abandoned.
WarmLine Family Resource Center 2025 Hurley Way, Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95825
916-922-9276 of 800-660-7995
Website: warmlinefrc.org
Offers services to families with children with disabilities.
Prevention Programs for Families
California Friday Night Live 500 Crown Point Circle, Suite 110
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-265-1450
Email: public.health@co.nevada.ca.us
Website: fridaynightlive.org
Provides a drug and alcohol abuse prevention program for youth between 12 – 24 years. Focuses on
chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS, reproductive health, tobacco, and AOD prevention.
Child Advocates of Nevada County PO Box 1553
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-9550
Website: www.caofnc.org
Provides advocacy, education, and prevention services to help children grow up free from abuse and
neglect.
34
Coalition for a Drug Free Nevada County 530-273-7956
Email: info@drugfreenevadacounty.org
Website: www.drugfreenevadacounty.org
Offers meeting and resources for parents.
NEO 743 Maltman Drive
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Mailing:
PO Box 941, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-470-3869
Email: halli@ncneo.com or lynn@ncneo.com
Website: ncneo.com
Provides free afterschool programming and low cost weekend events for youth and young adults.
Nevada County Public Health Department
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
500 Crown Point Circle Suite 110
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-265-1450
Website: www.mynevadacounty.com
Email: public.health@co.nevada.ca.us
Provides education regarding blood lead screening, lead exposure risks and resources.
Nevada County Public Health Department
Tobacco Use Prevention 500 Crown Point Circle
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-265-1450
Email: public.health@co.nevada.ca.us
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Educates the community about the harmful effects of tobacco on individuals, families, and
the environment.
35
Tahoe Truckee Future Without Drug Dependence – TTFWDD PO Box 366
Truckee, CA 96160
530-546-1924
Email: fwdd@ttcf.net
Website: ttwdd.com
Supports community prevention programs to eliminate substance abuse among Nevada County’s youth
in the Tahoe Truckee area.
Teen Parent Support
Child Advocates of Nevada County 208 Providence Mine Road, Suite 119
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-9550
Website: caofnc.org
Provides advocacy, education, and prevention services to help children grow up free from abuse and
neglect.
Nevada County Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health 500 Crown Point Circle
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-265-1491
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Provides home visits for prenatal and postpartum mothers, breastfeeding support, and referrals for
community resources.
Nevada County Public Health Department – Women, Infants, and Children Supplemental
Nutrition Program (WIC) 988 McCourtney Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-265-1454
Truckee Women Infants, and Children Supplemental Nutrition Program (WIC)
10075 Levon Avenue, Suite 207
Truckee, CA 96161
530-582-7814
Email: public.health@co.nevada.ca.us
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Provides nutrition, breastfeeding support, financial support, and referrals to community services.
36
Sierra Nevada Children’s Services Grass Valley Office
420 Sierra College Drive, Suite 100, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-8866
Truckee Office:
PO Box 3239, 10075 Levon Avenue, Suite 20, Truckee, CA 96160
530-587-5960
Email: info@sncs.org
Website: sncs.org
Offers child care resources and referrals, child care assistance programs, and one-on-one parent
support.
Sierra Nevada Regional Department of Child Support Services Eric Rood Center, 950 Maidu Avenue, Suite 140
Nevada City, CA 95959
866-901-3212
Email: snrdcss@co.nevada.ca.us
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Offers assistance with establishing paternity, locating a parent to establish paternity, establishing and
enforcing a court order to pay child support, collecting and distributing child and spousal support
payments, and establishing and enforcing medical support.
Silver Springs High School
Young Parents Program 140 Park Avenue
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-2635
Website: silversprings.njuhsd.com
Provides range of services to students including childcare, parenting classes, baby supplies, health
center, and case management services.
37
K-12 Education
After School Enrichment/Care Bearcat Discovery Center 10879 Bartlett Drive
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-0647
Website: bearcat.uhsd.k12.ca.us
Provides before and after school care.
Grass Valley School District
Bell Hill Academy
342 S. School St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Scotten Elementary School
10821 Squirrel Creek Road
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Lyman Gilmore Middle School
10837 Rough and Ready Hwy
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-9528
Email: lisar@ns-pa.org
Website: www.gvsdchilddevelopment.weebly.com
NEO 743 Maltman Drive
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Mailing:
PO Box 941, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-470-3869
Email: halli@ncneo.com or lynn@ncneo.com
Website: ncneo.com
Provides free afterschool programming and low cost weekend events for youth and young adults.
38
Nevada City School District Deer Creek School
Extended Care Program - Kids Club
805 Lindley Avenue
Nevada City, CA 95959
Seven Hills School
700 Hoover Ln.
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-478-8209
Email: dtalbott@ncsd.k12.ca.us
Website: ncsd.k12.ca.us
Offers child care programs.
PARTNERS Family Resource Center Grass Valley Location:
235 S. Auburn St., Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-4059
Email: kwallack-eisen@nevco.org
Website: partnersfamilyresourcecenters.org
Ready Springs Location
10862 Spenceville Road, Penn Valley, CA 95946
530-432-1118
Email: ldemartini@nevco.org
Website: partnersfamilyresourcecenters.org
San Juan Ridge Location:
18847 Oak Tree Road, North San Juan, CA 95960
530-292-3174
Email: sjrfrc@nevco.org
Website: partnersfamilyresourcecenters.org
Offers a variety of after school activities from tutoring to violin and dance classes.
Sierra Nevada Children’s Services Grass Valley Office:
420 Sierra College Drive, Suite 100, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-8866
Email: info@sncs.org
39
Sierra Nevada Children’s Services cont. Truckee Office:
P.O. Box 3239, 10075 Levon Avenue, Suite 20, Truckee, CA 96160 530-587-5960
Website: sncs.org
Offers child care resources and referrals, child care assistance programs, and one-on-one parent
support.
Alternative Education Programs – Semester
Nevada County Superintendent of Schools 112 Nevada City Highway
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-478-6400
Website: www.nevco.org
Provides information regarding alternative educational options for students.
Earle Jamieson Educational Options Launch and Edge Academies
12338 McCourtney Road
Grass Valley, CA 95949
530-272-5464
Earle Jamieson Educational Options contains two schools, Launch and Edge Academy. Both schools
provide educational placement for students, grades 7-12, who have been expelled from their school, are
referred by probation, or have been referred by the School Attendance Review Board.
The Woolman Semester at Sierra Friends Center 13075 Woolman Ln.
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-273-3183
Website: woolman.org
Provides a nonprofit educational community focusing on peace, justice, and sustainability in the world.
Silver Springs High School 140 Park Avenue
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-2635
Website: http://silversprings.njuhsd.com
Provides full-day continuation program for students in grades 9-12.
40
Alternative Education Programs – Independent Study
Edge Academy 12338 McCourtney Road
Grass Valley, CA 95949
530-272-5464
Provides a 7th -12th grade independent study program.
Forest Charter 470 Searls Avenue
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-4823
Website: www.forestcharter.com
Provides kindergarten – 12th grade educational program with a personalized learning/independent
study model program that includes independent study, home schooling, cooperative block classes, and
online learning.
Nevada County Superintendent of Schools Alternative Education Programs Earle Jamieson Education Options
12338 McCourtney Road
Grass Valley, CA 95949
530-272-5464
Website: nevco.org
Offers an alternative educational placement for students grades 7th – 12th. Provides two placement
options: Launch – a day school for older students, and Edge Academy – an independent study program
focused on blended learning with online options.
Twin Ridges Home Study Charter 111 New Mohawk Road
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-478-1815
Website: www.trhs.us
Provides home school support and enrichment programs.
41
Vantage Point Charter 10862 Spenceville Road
Penn Valley, CA 95946
530-432-5312
Website: www.pennvalleyschools.k12.ca.us
Provides K-12 individualized learning program and independent study.
Alternative Education Programs - Juvenile Hall
Milhous Children’s Services
Nevada City (The Ranch)
24077 State Highway 49
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-9057
The Sacramento Program
9719 Lincoln Village Drive, Suite 105
Sacramento, CA 95829
916-362-8292
Website: www.milhous.org
Offers residential treatment.
Sugarloaf Mountain Juvenile Hall Program 15434 Highway 49
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-470-2600 or 530-272-5464
Website: www.nevco.org
Email: dely@nevco.org
Offers a juvenile court school within the Nevada County Juvenile Hall.
Alternative Education Programs – Independent Charter Schools
Bitney College Prep High School 135 Joerschke Drive
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-477-1235
Email: info@bitneyprep.net
Website: bitneycollegeprep.net
Provides a college preparatory curriculum for high school students grades 9th – 12th.
42
Forest Charter School 470 Searls Ave
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-4823
Email: dcarter@forestcharter.com
Website: forestcharter.com
Provides kindergarten – 12th grade educational program with a personalized learning/independent
study model program that includes independent study, home schooling, cooperative block classes, and
online learning.
John Muir Charter Schools 12338 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-4008
Email: info@johnmuircs.com
Website: johnmuircs.com
Provides young people the opportunity to earn a high school diploma while working
with California Conservation Corps, Local Conservation Corps, YouthBuild and WIA sites around the
state.
Nevada City School of the Arts Charter School 13032 Bitney Springs Road, Building #8
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-273-7736, ext. 218
Email: enrollment@ncsota.org
Website: ncsota.org
Provides a public charter elementary school serving children in grades K-8. Offers an interdisciplinary
program that explores science, history, literature, and art.
Twin Ridges Home Study Charter School 111 New Mohawk Road
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-478-1815
Email: jaynie@trhs.us
Website: twinridgeshomestudy.org
Offers a charter home study program serving children in grades kindergarten – 8th grade who reside in
Nevada, Placer, Yuba, or Sierra Counties.
43
Sierra Montessori 16229 Duggans Road
Grass Valley, CA 95949
530-268-9990
Email: hbietz@sierramontessori.org
Website: sierramontessori.org
Provides education for children K-8th grade through a self-motivating, individualized, and
comprehensive Montessori educational model.
Yuba River Charter School 505 Main Street
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-6060
Email: info@yubariverschool.org
Website: yubariverschool.org
Provides a Waldorf-method curriculum to kindergarten through 8th-grade students using
a child development model that nurtures the head, heart, and hands of each individual.
Offers a state licensed child care center with an arts and crafts instruction program.
Elementary/ High School Information
Chicago Park School District 15725 Mt. Olive Road
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-346-2153
Email: danaw@chicagoparkschool.org
Website: chicagoparkschool.org
Offers a rigorous 21st Century education with an emphasis in math, science, technology and
character develop. Includes Chicago Park Elementary School and Chicago Park Community
Charter School.
Clear Creek School District 17700 McCourtney Road
Grass Valley, CA 95949
530-273-3664
Website: clearcreekschool.org
Provides K-8th grade education. Includes Clear Creek School.
44
Grass Valley School District 10840 Gilmore Way
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-4483
Website: gvsd.us
Bell Hill Academy
342 S. School Street, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-2281
Website: Bill Hill Academy
Offers a Global Studies program designed to promote respect for other cultures and
the environment as well as a continue interest in learning.
Grass Valley Charter School
Located in the historic James S. Hennessy Building
225 South Auburn Street, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-8723
Email: gvcs@gvsd.us
Website: grassvalleycharter.org
Offers a preschool program, a K-8th grade Core Academic program, and the Discovery
Studies homeschool program that incorporates Expeditionary Learning philosophies
and practices.
Lyman Gilmore School 10837 Rough & Ready Hwy., Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-8479
Website: Gilmore
Offers a strong academic program for students 5th – 8th grades enhanced by a wide range
of innovative choices in a responsive and safe environment.
Margaret G. Scotten
10821 Squirrel Creek Road, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-6472
Website: Scotten
Provides education for student’s K – 4th grade that integrates visual and
performing arts and technology into the state standards.
45
Nevada City School District 800 Hoover Lane
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-1820
Website: ncsd.k12.ca.us
Deer Creek School
805 Lindley Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-1870
Website: Deercreek
Provides a strong and enriching academic program for grades K-4th.
Nevada City Home Study Charter
750 Hoover Lane, Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-1885
Website: Homestudy
Provides a nurturing, flexible learning environment focusing on individual
student’s needs with on-campus classes featuring: Spanish, hands-on
science, technology, art, drama, music, creative writing, math, history,
ceramics at the Mud Hut, and Bike Shop.
Seven Hills School
700 Hoover Lane, Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-1840
Website: Sevenhills72
Provides students in 5th – 8th grade with exciting enrichment programs that support
student’s academic and personal interests.
Nevada Joint Union High School District 11645 Ridge Road
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-3351
Website: njuhsd.com
Bear River High School
11130 Magnolia Road, Grass Valley, CA 95949
530-268-3700
Website: bearriver.njuhsd.com
Provides a variety of high quality educational opportunities by creating a dynamic school
that continuously challenges all students and prepares them for the future.
46
Nevada Joint Union High School District cont.
Nevada Union Adult Education
11761 Ridge Road, # I-13, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-477-1225
Website: adulted.njuhsd.com
Offers programs that are designed to help adult learners achieve a better quality
of life and the knowledge and skills necessary to be more effective citizens,
workers, and parents.
Nevada Union High School
11761 Ridge Road, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-4431
Website: nevadaunion.njuhsd.com
Provides a vibrant educational environment and a culture of caring where academic excellence
can be achieved and responsible citizenship will be developed.
Nevada Union Tech High School
11761 Ridge Road, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-4431
Website: nutech.njuhsd.com
Provides learning experiences for students that will empower them to graduate and transition
successfully to life after high school.
North Point Academy
11761 Ridge Road, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-477-1225
Website: northpoint.njuhsd.com
Offers families who choose a “home studies” model for a season or two or as a
permanent and valuable way for students to become college- and/or career-ready
on an accelerated schedule. Students may choose from online and traditional study
methods, plus the option to take one or two classes at Bear River or Nevada Union,
enroll in ROP program, work at a job or internship, or take classes at Sierra College.
47
Nevada Joint Union High School District cont.
Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning
340 Buena Vista
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-268-2200
Email: SAELinfo@sierraacademy.net
Website: sierraacademy.net
Provides project-based, hands-on, college preparatory academics to help students develop
meaningful, authentic work and to push beyond what they once thought was possible.
Silver Springs High School
140 Park Avenue, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-2635
Website: silversprings.njuhsd.com
Offers a full-day continuation program that recognizes the talents and abilities of students,
promotes academic and social competency, and develops productive citizens. Emphasizes core
curricular subjects and offers a wide variety of elective and vocational classes.
William & Marian Ghidotti High School
250 Sierra College Blvd., Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-5270
Website: ghidotti.njuhsd.com
Offers a rigorous, focused learning environment through a small, personalized academic
program that bridges the divide between high school and college and makes higher
education more accessible by reducing financial barriers.
Penn Valley Union Elementary School District 14806 Pleasant Valley Road
Penn Valley, CA 95946
530-432-7311
Website: Pennvalleyschools
Pleasant Valley School
14685 Pleasant Valley Road, Penn Valley, CA 95946 530-432-7333
Website: edlinesites.net
Offers elementary education for grades 4th through 8th.
48
Penn Valley Union Elementary School District cont.
Ready Springs School
10862 Spenceville Road, Penn Valley, CA 95946
530-432-1118
Website: edlinesites.net
Offers elementary education for grades K-8th.
Vantage Point Charter
10862 Spenceville Road, Penn Valley, CA 95946
530-432-5312
Website: edlinesites.net
Provides K-12 individualized learning program and independent study.
Williams Ranch School
14804 Pleasant Valley Road, Penn Valley, CA 95946
530-432-7300
Website: edlinesites.net
Offers elementary education for grades K-3rd.
Pleasant Ridge Union School District 22580 Kingston Lane
Grass Valley, CA 95949
530-268-2800
Website: prsd.us
Alta Sierra School
16607 Annie Drive, Grass Valley, CA 95949
530-272-2319
Website: altasierra.prsd.us
Provides an academic foundation where students are motivated to reach their greatest
potential for children in grades K-5th.
Cottage Hill School
22600 Kingston Lane, Grass Valley, CA 95949
530-268-2808
Website: cottagehill.prsd.us
Offers well-rounded education in a safe and encouraging setting. Committed to providing
students with the tools they will need to be successful life-long learners from K-5th grades.
49
Pleasant Ridge Union School District cont.
Magnolia School
22431 Kingston Lane, Grass Valley, CA 95949
530-268-2815
Website: magnolia.prsd.us
Provides academically rigorous and technologically advanced educational environment led by
teachers and staff who genuinely care about kids from 6th – 8th grade.
Twin Ridges School District 16661 Old Mill Road
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-9052
Website: twinridgeselementary.com
Grizzly Hill School
16661 Old Mill Road, Nevada City, CA 95959
Mailing: PO Box 529, North San Juan, CA 95960
530-265-9052
Website: twinridgeselementary.com
Offers a family-like ambiance and is committed to a low student-teacher ratio with an average
of 20 or fewer students per class from K-8th grade.
Washington School
1 School Street, Washington, CA 95986
Mailing: PO Box 529, North San Juan, CA 95960
530-265-2880
Website: twinridgeselementary.com
Offers small class sizes and multiple grades, students receive individual attention through
personal instruction, cross age tutoring, and small group work.
Union Hill School District 10879 Bartlett Drive
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-0647
Website: uhsd.k12.ca.us
Union Hill Elementary School
11638 Colfax Hwy, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-8456
Website: school.uhsd.k12.ca.us
Provides education for TK-6th grades.
50
Union Hill School District cont.
Union Hill Middle School
11638 Colfax Hwy, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-8456
Email: kadams@uhsd.k12.ca.us
Website: school.uhsd.k12.ca.us
Offers education for 7th – 8th grades.
Financial Aid Resources Nevada County Business & Career Network Grass Valley Location:
988 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, CA 95949
530-265-7088
Truckee Location:
10075 Levon Avenue, Suite 105, Truckee, CA 96161
530-550-3015
Email: aaguilar@ncen.org
Website: afwd.org
Provides resources for learning about local and regional job opportunities, training,
and educational programs, and job search tools and resources.
Offers an On-The -Job training program.
Nevada County Public Assistance – CalWORKs 950 Maidu Avenue
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-1340 or 888-809-1340 (Toll Free 24 Hour Crisis Line)
Truckee Department of Social Services – Truckee Public Assistance 10075 Levon Avenue, Suite 204 Truckee, CA 96161
530-582-7803 or 888-339-7248 (Toll Free 24 Hour Crisis Line)
Email: dss@co.nevada.ca.us
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Offers job-related education or training to parents and caretaker relatives who
receive CalWORKs.
51
High School Equivalency Programs
Nevada Union Adult Education High School Equivalency Preparation (GED & Hiset Exams)
11761 Ridge Road
Grass Valley, CA 95949
530-477-1225
Website: adulted.njuhsd.com
Offers classes for GED or HiSET preparation.
PARTNERS Family Resource Center Grass Valley Location:
235 S. Auburn St., Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-4059
Email: kwallack-eisen@nevco.org
Website: partnersfamilyresourcecenters.org
Ready Springs Location:
10862 Spenceville Road, Penn Valley, CA 95946
530-432-1118
Email: ldemartini@nevco.org
Website: partnersfamilyresourcecenters.org
San Juan Ridge Location:
18847 Oak Tree Road, North San Juan, CA 95960
530-292-3174
Email: sjrfrc@nevco.org
Website: partnersfamilyresourcecenters.org
Homeschooling Coops/Resources California Homeschool Network 2166 W. Broadway, #266
Anaheim, CA 92804
800-327-5339
Website: californiahomeschool.net
Provides information and support for families to educate their children at home.
52
North Point Academy 11761 Ridge Road
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-477-1225
Website: northpoint.njuhsd.com
Offers families who choose a “home studies” model for a season or two or as a
permanent and valuable way for students to become college- and/or career-ready on
an accelerated schedule. Students may choose from online and traditional study
methods, plus the option to take one or two classes at Bear River or Nevada Union,
enroll in ROP program, work at a job or internship, or take classes at Sierra College.
Twin Ridges Home Study Charter School 111 New Mohawk Road
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-478-1815
Email: jaynie@trhs.us
Website: twinridgeshomestudy.org
Offers a charter home study program serving children in grades kindergarten – 8th
grade who reside in Nevada, Placer, Yuba, or Sierra Counties.
Private Schools
Echo Ridge Christian School 15504 Liberty Circle
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-2057
Email: echoridgeschool7@gmail.com
Website: echoridgeschool.com
Offers Christ-centered elementary education that nurtures spiritual growth and character formation.
Forest Lake Christian School 12515 Combie Road
Auburn, CA 95602
530-269-1535
Website: forestlakechristian.org
Provides religious education for preschool to high school aged children.
53
Ananda Living Wisdom School 14618 Tyler Foote Road
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-478-7640
Website: livingwisdom.org
Offers the Education for Life Philosophy for preschool to high school aged children.
Mount Saint Mary’s Academy 400 South Church Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-4694
Website: mtstmarys.org
Offers Catholic elementary education.
School Supplies Anew Place Community Thrift & Resource 745 S. Auburn
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-470-9111
Website: anew-day.com
Offers used, low-cost clothing, toys, and household items.
Food and Resource Support Center Host:
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church
Mailing:
10930 Alder Drive, Truckee, CA 96161
Location
10111 E. Street, Truckee, CA 96160
530-582-4493
Email: info@assumptiontruckee.com
Website: assumptiontruckee.com
Offers a clothing closet for free distribution of clothes to those in need as well as hot showers,
use of laundry facilities, counseling services, and access to a telephone and the Internet. Provides
clothing and gas vouchers, as well as an Elementary School Shoe program under their Concern
for the Poor program.
54
Living Well Medical Clinic and Thrift Store Location:
504 Whiting Street, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-9318
Email: thrift@livingwellgv.org
Website: livingwellgv.org
Offers vouchers for families with children to receive clothing, baby formula, and other material needs
from the thrift store free of charge.
Summer Meal Programs
Food Bank of Nevada County - Summer Meal Program Mailing Address:
578 Sutton Way #187, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Physical Address:
210 Railroad Avenue #200, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-3796
Email: foodbanknc@att.net
Website: www.foodbankofnc.org
Provides free lunches to low income children of Nevada County during the summer.
Summer Meal Sites – Nevada County Funded by the California Department of Education
List of locations where children may receive free nutritious snacks and meals during school vacation
throughout Nevada County.
Website: www.cde.ca.gov
Summer Lunch Sites Funded by the US Department of Agriculture
List of locations where children, 18 years of age and younger, can obtain lunch during summer vacation
throughout California.
Website: www.fns.usda.gov
55
Trade Schools
49er Regional Occupational Program ROP Auburn ROP Center
360 Nevada Street
Auburn, CA 95603
530-889-5949
Email: 49errop@placercoe.k12.ca.us
Website: placercoe.k12.ca.us
Creates career and educational opportunities for all students by teaching relevant skills that combine
hands-on training with academic knowledge.
MTI College 5221 Madison Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95841
916-339-1500
Website: www.mticollege.edu
Offers a variety of accredited programs.
School of Care PO Box 633
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Email: schoolofcare@gmail.com
Website: wwwschoolofcare.org
Offers training for nursing assistants, professional caregivers and home health aides and workshops for
non-professional/family care providers.
Sunrise Tech Center
7322 Sunrise Blvd.
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
916-971-7654
Website: www.sanjuan.edu/SunriseTC
Email: sunrisetcas@sanjuan.edu
56
Tutoring Club Z Tutoring Services 12383 Rough and Ready Highway
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-432-5829
Website: clubztutoring.com
Provides tutoring and test preparation services.
Nevada County Indian Education Program Nevada County Superintendent of Schools
117 New Mohawk, Suite F
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-470-8510, ext. 202
Email: mmarcum@nevco.org
Website: nevco.org
Provides individual tutoring/mentoring for children identified as being below grade level.
Read Up! Literary Service Nevada County Library – Madelyn Helling Library
980 Helling Way
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-575-7030
Email: library.reference@co.nevada.ca.us
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Offers help to those – 16 years and above – to build reading, writing, speaking, and math
skills. Provides free instruction and materials with volunteer tutors, and story times for
younger children.
Sierra College Learning Center 250 Sierra College Drive
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-5308
Website: sierracollege.edu
The Sierra College Learning Center provides tutoring services to enrolled students.
WyzAnt Website: wyzant.com
Provides free access to tutors who offer in-person and online tutoring.
57
Young Educational Services Dr. Karen Young
1546 Mulberry Drive
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-263-9448
Email: kakyoung@msn.com
Home based business that provides diagnostic evaluations and tutoring for children with learning
disabilities.
Vocational Programs
49er Regional Occupational Program ROP Auburn ROP Center
360 Nevada Street
Auburn, CA 95603
530-889-5949
Email: 49errop@placercoe.k12.ca.us
Website: placercoe.k12.ca.us
Offers career and educational opportunities for all students by teaching relevant
skills that combine hands-on training with academic knowledge.
Nevada Union Adult Education 11761 Ridge Road, # I-13
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-477-1225
Website: adulted.njuhsd.com
Offers programs that are designed to help adult learners achieve a better quality of life and the
knowledge and skills necessary to be more effective citizens, workers, and parents.
Youth Development and Leadership Programs
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nevada County 138 New Mohawk Road, Suite 176
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-2059
Website: bigsofnc.wordpress.com
Offers support to help youth grow and develop through nurturing relationships leading to greater self-
esteem.
58
Boy Scouts/Cub Scouts of America (Gold Country District) - Golden Empire Council 251 Commerce Circle
Sacramento, CA 95815
916-929-1417 or 800-427-1417
Website: gec-bsa.org
Offers programs to instill values in young people and prepare them to make ethical choices during their
lifetimes, to take leadership roles as adults, and to reach their full potential.
Girls Scouts Heart of Central California Sacramento Regional Program Center
6601 Elvas Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95819
916-452-9181
Website: girlscoutshcc.org
Offers programs that empowers girls to have courage, confidence, and character, and can help make the
world a better place.
Friendship Club 138 New Mohawk Road, Suite 275
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-4311
Website: friendshipclub.org
Provide prevention program designed to reach at-risk girls before they engage in unhealthy behavior.
Teaches girls life skills, personal responsibility, and the value of hard work through year round
educational activities, emotional support, and community involvement.
Nevada County 4-H Youth Development - University of California Cooperative Extension
Nevada County Grass Valley Veterans Memorial Building
255 South Auburn Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-4563
Website: ucanr.edu
Offers opportunities for friendship, growth, fun, and leadership development.
59
Warm Line Family Resource Center 2025 Hurley Way, Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95825
916-922-9276 or 800-660-7995
Website: warmlinefrc.org
Offers services and resources to families with children with disabilities. No fees or appointments
necessary.
Post-Secondary Education
Adult Education
Nevada Union Adult Education 11761 Ridge Road, # I-15, Grass Valley, CA 95949
530-477-1225
Website: adulted.njuhsd.com
Offers programs that are designed to help adult learners achieve a better quality
of life and the knowledge and skills necessary to be more effective citizens,
workers, and parents.
Colleges and Universities
California State University Campuses around the state of California including Sacramento and Chico.
401 Golden Shore
Long Beach, CA 90802
562-951-4000
Website: calstate.edu
Peterson’s – Online College Guide
Website: petersons.com
Provides information about college, graduate schools, scholarships, and test preparation and practice.
Scholarships.com
Website: scholarships.com
Provides scholarship and financial aid information.
60
Sierra College - Nevada County Campus
250 Sierra College Drive Grass
Valley, CA 95945
530-274-5300
Website: sierracollege.edu
Community college offering early morning to late evening and online classes.
Sierra College
Rocklin Campus 5000 Rocklin Road Rocklin, CA 95677 916-624-3333
Roseville Campus
333 Sunrise Avenue
Roseville, CA 95661
916-781-6200
Truckee Campus
11001 College Trail
Truckee, CA 96161
530-550-2225
University of California Campuses around the state of California including Davis and San Francisco.
1111 Franklin Street
Oakland, CA 94607
510-987-9074
Website: universityofcalifornia.edu
Financial Assistance - Job/Career Training
Nevada County Business & Career Network Grass Valley Location - 988 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, CA 95949 530-265-7088
Truckee Location – 10075 Levon Avenue, Suite 105, Truckee, CA 96161
530-550-3015
Email: aaguilar@ncen.org
Website: afwd.org
Provides resources for learning about local and regional job opportunities,
training, and educational programs, and job search tools and resources. Offers
an On-The -Job training program.
61
Nevada County Public Assistance – CalWORKs 950 Maidu Avenue
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-1340 or 888-809-1340 (Toll Free 24 Hour Crisis Line)
Truckee Department of Social Services – Truckee Public Assistance 10075 Levon Avenue, Suite 204 Truckee, CA 96161
530-582-7803 or 888-339-7248 (Toll Free 24 Hour Crisis Line)
Email: dss@co.nevada.ca.us
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Offers job-related education or training to parents and caretaker relatives who receive CalWORKs.
Sierra College, Financial Aid Office 250 Sierra College Drive Grass
Valley, CA 95945
530-274-5346
Website: sierracollege.edu
Offers assistance to current and prospective students for financial aid applications and processing.
Online Education
Accredited Online College
Website: AccreditedOnlinecolleges.org
Database of major college programs for accredited colleges and universities in the U.S. that offer both
full or partial online course options. Offers courses to complete Associate, Bachelor or Master’s degree
programs in many fields of study.
Alison
Website: www.alison.com
Provides a variety of classes from personal development to diploma courses.
Coursera
Website: coursera.org
Coursera features classes from universities around the world.
62
GCF Learn Free
Website: gcflearnfree.org
Provides tutorials or full classes in everything from Microsoft Office to reading, math, and more.
Khan Academy
Website: khanacademy.org
Provides a wide variety of free learning opportunities at an individual pace in the areas of math, science,
technology, history, economics and more.
Lynda.com
Website: lynda.com
Provides online learning about business, software, technology, and creative skills.
Memrise
Website: memrise.com
This website has a variety of free courses to help improve skills.
Open Education Database
Website: oedb.org
Provides online college rankings and free courses.
Open Learning
Website: openlearning.com
Provides a variety of classes including how to start ad run your own business, introductory graphic
design, and basic grammar.
Sierra College Online Classes
Website: ed2go.com
Provides a wide variety on online courses and career training programs.
Slide Rule
Website: mysliderule.com
Provides a collection of many different courses, beginner to advanced college level.
63
Training and Professional Certification Programs
Alison
www.alison.com
Offers certificate courses.
GCF Learn Free
www.gcflearnfree.org
Offers certification classes for Microsoft Office.
School of Care PO Box 633
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Email: schoolofcare@gmail.com
Website: wwwschoolofcare.org
Offers training for nursing assistants, professional caregivers and home health aides and workshops for
non-professional/family care providers.
Educational Support Services Driver’s Education/Traffic Schools
California Teen Driving .com
Website: www.californiateendriving.com
Toll Free: 877-590-9132
Provide online driver’s education classes.
Driversed.com
Email: info@DriversEd.com
Website: www.driversed.com
Provide online driver’s education classes.
64
E-Z Way Driving School 1085 Grass Valley Hwy
Auburn, CA 95603
530-885-8109 or 800-778-8109
Email: contact@ezwaydrivingschool.com
Website: www.ezwaydrivingschool.com
Offers teen classes or adult refresher courses.
Grass Valley Driving School 10170 Joerschke Drive
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-477-8745
Email: rebeccathorsby@att.net
Website: www.grassvalleydrivingschool.com
Offers both Driver’s Ed and Behind the Wheel training in a classroom setting or online.
The Online Traffic School, Inc 855-374-6210
Email: info@onlinetraffic.com
Website: www.onlinetraffic.com
Offers DMV licensed traffic school.
Educational Testing
49er Regional Occupational Program ROP Auburn ROP Center
360 Nevada Street
Auburn, CA 95603
530-889-5949
Email: 49errop@placercoe.k12.ca.us
Website: placercoe.k12.ca.us
Creates career and educational opportunities for all students by teaching relevant skills that combine
hands-on training with academic knowledge.
65
Nevada County Special Education Services Nevada County Superintendent of Schools
112 Nevada City Highway
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-478-6400
Email: hhermansen@nevco.org
Website: nevco.org
Provides regional special education services to students with disabilities throughout Nevada County.
Young Educational Services 1546 Mulberry Drive
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-263-9448
Email: kakyoung@msn.com
Provides diagnostic evaluations and tutoring for children with learning disabilities.
English as a Second Language Services
Nevada Union Adult School English Language Development
11761 Ridge Road, Room I-13
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-477-1225, ext. 5058
Website: adulted.njuhsd.com
Provides speaking, listening, reading and writing activities, as well as developing an understanding of
U.S. culture.
PARTNERS Family Resource Center Grass Valley Location:
235 S. Auburn St., Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-4059
Email: kwallack-eisen@nevco.org
Website: partnersfamilyresourcecenters.org
Ready Springs Location:
10862 Spenceville Road, Penn Valley, CA 95946
530-432-1118
Email: ldemartini@nevco.org
Website: partnersfamilyresourcecenters.org
66
PARTNERS Family Resource Center cont.
San Juan Ridge Location: 18847 Oak Tree Road, North San Juan, CA 95960 530-292-3174
Email: sjrfrc@nevco.org
Website: partnersfamilyresourcecenters.org
Partners in English Language Learning
Mailing Address:
103 Providence Mine Road, Suite 104B
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-2116
Email: admin@piell.org
Website: piell.org
Offers English language learners one-on-one tutoring with the goal of building bridges that
foster cross-cultural respect, understanding, and friendship.
High School Equivalency Programs
Nevada Union Adult Education - High School Equivalency Preparation 11761 Ridge Road
Grass Valley, CA 95949
530-477-1225
Website: adulted.njuhsd.com
Offers classes for GED or HiSET preparation.
PARTNERS Family Resource Center Grass Valley Location:
235 S. Auburn St., Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-4059
Email: kwallack-eisen@nevco.org
Website: partnersfamilyresourcecenters.org
Ready Springs Location:
10862 Spenceville Road, Penn Valley, CA 95946
530-432-1118
Email: ldemartini@nevco.org
Website: partnersfamilyresourcecenters.org
67
PARTNERS Family Resource Center cont.
San Juan Ridge Location:
18847 Oak Tree Road, North San Juan, CA 95960
530-292-3174
Email: sjrfrc@nevco.org
Website: partnersfamilyresourcecenters.org
Western Sierra YouthBuild/John Muir Charter School 12338 McCourtney Road
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-2643
Website: wsyouthbuild.com
Offers high school diploma and vocational programs. Will work with students who have a GED, but not
students with a high school diploma.
Literacy Programs
Read Up! Literary Service Nevada County Library – Madelyn Helling Library
980 Helling Way
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-575-7030
Email: library.reference@co.nevada.ca.us
Website: mynevadacounty.com
Offers help to those – 16 years and older – to build reading, writing, speaking, and math skills.
Provides free instruction and materials with volunteer tutors, and story times for younger
children.
Parent Advocate / Legal Services
Warm Line Family Resource Center 2025 Hurley Way, Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95825
916-922-9276 or 800-660-7995
Website: warmlinefrc.org
Offers services to families for children with disabilities. No fees or appointments necessary.
68
FREED Center for Independent Living 2059 Nevada City Highway, Suite 102
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-477-3333
530-477-8194 TTY
Email: contact-04@freed.org
Website: freed.org
Provides advocacy and information about IEP services.
Nevada County Schools – Special Education Local Planning Area (SELPA) Eli Gallup, Director
400 Hoover Lane
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-0611, ext. 203
Email: egallup@nevco.org
Website: nevco.org
Provides educational programs for children with special needs.
Law Office of Martha Millar 154 Hughes Road, #7
Grass Valley, CA 95945
916-724-5211 or 888-766-0658
Email: marthamillarlaw@gmail.com
Website: marthamillarlaw.com
Provides special education legal services at no cost to qualifying low income families with special needs.
Services for Children with Disabilities
Nevada County Special Education Services
Nevada County Superintendent of Schools 400 Hoover Lane
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-0611
Email: egallup@nevco.org
Website: nevco.org
Provides regional special education services to students with disabilities throughout Nevada County.
69
Child Health and Disability Prevention Program (CHDP) 500 Crown Point Circle, Suite 110
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-265-7234
Email: publichealth@co.nevada.ca.us
Website: www.mynevadacounty.com
Provides complete health assessments for the early detection and prevention of disease and disabilities
for low-income children and youth.
Alta California Regional Center Grass Valley Office:
333 Crown Point Circle, Suite 200, Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-4231
Truckee Office:
13450 Donner Pass Road, Suite B, Truckee, CA 96160
530-587-3018
Website: www.altaregional.org
Provides services to people, age three and above, with a developmental disability.
Charis Youth Center 714 W Main Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-477-9800
Email: office@charisyouthcenter.org
Website: www.charisyouthcenter.org
Offers therapeutic behavioral services, residential services and a school for learning disabled and
emotionally challenged youth.
Special Education Support
County Superintendent of Schools - Special Education Local Planning Area (SELPA) Nevada Eli Gallup, Associate Superintendent, Special Ed. /SELPA
400 Hoover Lane
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-0611, ext. 203
Email: egallup@nevco.org
Website: nevco.org
Provides educational programs for children with special needs.
70
Charis Youth Center 174 W. Main Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-477-9800
Email: office@charisyouthcenter.org
Website: www.charisyouthcenter.org
Offers therapeutic behavioral services, residential services and a school for learning disabled and
emotionally challenged youth.
Recreational/ Public Parks
Sports and Recreation
Bear Yuba Land Trust 12183 Auburn Road
Grass Valley, CA 95949
530-272-5994
Email: info@bylt.org
Website: bylt.org
Provides online portal to access biking, hiking, and walking trails.
Body Balance Academy 151 Mill Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-477-0677
Website: bodybalanceacademy.com
Provides Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and yoga classes.
BONC – Bicyclist of Nevada County 530-205-3478
Website: orionkor.startlogic.com
Provides trail information and riding opportunities.
Center Stage Dance Studio 121 Joerschke Drive
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-271-1200
Website: centerstagegrassvalley.org
Provides dance, fitness, vocal, and theatre classes for children and adults.
71
Condon Park 660 Minnie Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-4350
This park offers a skate park, dog park, baseball/softball fields, basketball court, disc golf, picnic areas
and playgrounds.
Five Elements 410 S. Church Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-3513
Website: taichi-nevadacity.com
Provides Tai Chi instruction.
Gold Country Gymnastics 900 Golden Gate Terrace, Suite E
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-3680
Website: goldcountrygymnastics.com
Provides gymnastics, open gym time, cheer squad, and camp opportunities.
Memorial Park 415 Central Avenue
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-4350
Offers a pool, playgrounds, tennis and picnic areas.
Pioneer Park 421 Nimrod Street
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-2496
Pioneer Park has a swimming pool, baseball field, basketball court, playground, and picnic areas.
Samba Sports Arena 957 Golden Gate Terrace
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-274-3205
Website: samba-soccer.com
Provides indoor soccer clubs and leagues for children and adults.
72
Ski Central
Website: skicentral.com
Provides information about ski resorts, lift tickets, and weather conditions in the area.
Summer Activities and Camps
Bearcat Discovery Center 10879 Bartlett Drive
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-0647
Website: bearcat.uhsd.k12.ca.us
Provides summer program.
Camp Quest 2250 Scarborough Drive, #30
Lodi, CA 95240
209-610-0651
Email: west@campquest.org
Website: www.campquestwest.org
Provide educational adventure with focus on science, natural wonder, and humanist values.
City of Nevada City – Parks and Recreation 317 Broad Street
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-2496
Website: nevadacityca.gov
Provides summer camp fair information and day camp opportunities.
Salvation Army - Camp Del Oro 20864 Rector Road
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-264-4700
Email: camp.deloro@usw.salvationarmy.org
Website: www.campdeloro.org
Provides summer camp focusing on discovery, God’s creation, and developing individual skills.
Sierra Madres and Padres Website: sierramadresandpadres.com
Provides summer camp information.
73
Volunteer Opportunities
Animal Save 520 E. Main Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-271-7071, ext. 202
Website: animalsave.org
Provides opportunities for volunteer work with animals.
The Food Bank of Nevada County Mailing Address:
578 Sutton Way #187
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Physical Address:
210 Railroad Avenue, #200
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-3796
Email: foodbanknc@att.net
Website: www.foodbankofnc.org
Provides volunteer opportunities helping food distribution for those in need.
RSVP of Nevada County 471 Sutton Way, Suite 202
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-271-0255
Website: www.volunteernevadacounty.org
Provides a connection between nonprofits and volunteers of all ages.
Volunteer Match
Website: www.volunteermatch.org
Provides connection with opportunities in the community.
top related