Placer County Services for Children's and Families Resource Guide Link to resource guide	A guide to services and resources available to children and families residing in Placer County, including the category or agency, location, phone and a brief description of services provided.
	First 5/Placer Children & Families   http://placer.networkofcare.org/kids/home/index.cfm	This site is for consumers, community-based organizations and municipal government workers, to easily access a wide variety of important information.
	Network of Care for Placer County http://placer.networkofcare.org/mh/home/index.cfm	A collaboration of resources for individuals, families, children, youth, adults, and older adults seeking services in Placer County and the surrounding area.
	Lighthouse Counseling & Family Resource Center http://www.lighthousefrc.com/	Lighthouse Counseling & Family Resource Center, we are committed to being a beacon of hope in our community, standing beside people in need and letting them know they are not alone.
	Safe Surrender Site  http://www.safesurrendersite.com//index.php?pg=search&pr=yes&state=CA&county=219&city=&zip _code=&agency_type=&form_name=frmSearch&bSubmit=Search	A directory of local fire departments who receive surrendered infants.  Details and maps available.
	Placer Children & Families Commission        http://www.placer.ca.gov/cfc	This Commission is dedicated to supporting early development for children 0-5 and their families.
	Kids First http://www.kidsfirstnow.org/	The mission of KidsFirst is to end child abuse.
	Parents Guide http://placer.networkofcare.org/kids/parents_guide/index.cfm	This site gives information to help parents on their exciting journey.
	National Mental Health America http://www.mhanca.org/resources.php	Mental Health America is the nation’s largest and oldest community-based network dedicated to helping all Americans live mentally healthier lives.
	Unity Care Group http://www.unitycare.org/	A non-profit community-based agency, providing educational and social programs to enrich the lives of at-risk-youth.
	Foster Care Alumni of America http://www.fostercarealumni.org/about_us/vision.htm	A site for encouragement to those who are currently in or from the foster care system, via the voices and experiences of the alumni.
Also check out...	Mental Health Alcohol Drug Board  ~  MHADB California State Kids Corner   ~   http://www.ca.gov/HomeFamily/JustForKids.html American Academy of Pediatrics  ~  http://www.aap.org/ Glossary of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Terms  ~  Glossary of MH & SA Terms US Dept. of Health & Human Services Kids page  ~  http://www.hhs.gov/kids/ The President's Challenge  ~  http://www.presidentschallenge.org/home_kids.aspx Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Kids Page  ~  https://www.cia.gov/kids-page/index.html Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids  ~  http://bensguide.gpo.gov/index.html
	Helping Children & Adolescents Cope with Violence & Disasters ~ What Parents Can Do          National Institute of Mental Health:   http://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml                                                                            Please click here for printed material Helping Children Cope with Disaster          FEMA:    http://www.fema.gov           American Red Cross:   http://www.redcross.org                                                      Please click here for printed material (PDF,488KB) Helping Children Cope After A Disaster          Penn State Children's Hospital:   http://pennstatehershey.org/web/childrens/home                                                                       Please click here for printed material (PDF,140KB) When Children Experience Trauma ~ A Guide for Parents and Families          ACT Against Violence:   http://actagainstviolence.apa.org                                                       Please click here for printed material (PDF,140KB)

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