Placer County Children's System of Care Links and Resources

Placer County Services for Children's and Families Resource Guide

• 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://www.first5placer.org/ 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/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

• Directory of local fire departments who receive surrendered infants. Details and maps available.

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.

Helping Children & Adolescents Cope with Violence & Disasters ~ What Parents Can Do

• http://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml National Institute of Mental Health.
• View printed material 

Helping Children Cope with Disaster

• http://www.fema.gov FEMA
• http://www.redcross.org American Red Cross
• View printed material 

When Children Experience Trauma - A Guide for Parents and Families

• http://actagainstviolence.apa.org ACT Against Violence
• View printed material 

Other Sites of Interest

• http://www.ca.gov/HomeFamily/ChildrenFamilies/JustForKids/ California State Kids Corner
• http://www.aap.org/ American Academy of Pediatrics
• Glossary of MH & SA Terms Glossary of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Terms
• http://bensguide.gpo.gov/index.html  Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids
• https://www.cia.gov/kids-page/index.html  Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Kids Page