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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

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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

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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

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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: [email protected]

Website: sierracollege.edu

Program for lifelong learners 50 and up who are eager to explore traditional and new areas of

knowledge.

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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: [email protected]

Website: partnersfamilyresourcecenters.org

Ready Springs Location:

10862 Spenceville Road, Penn Valley, CA 95946

530-432-1118

Email: [email protected]

Website: partnersfamilyresourcecenters.org

San Juan Ridge Location:

18847 Oak Tree Road, North San Juan, CA 95960

530-292-3174

Email: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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.

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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: [email protected]

Website: partnersfamilyresourcecenters.org

Ready Springs Location:

10862 Spenceville Road, Penn Valley, CA 95946

530-432-1118

Email: [email protected]

Website: partnersfamilyresourcecenters.org

San Juan Ridge Location: 18847 Oak Tree Road, North San Juan, CA 95960

530-292-3174

Email: [email protected]

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.

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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.

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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.

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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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

Website: sentinelsoffreedom.org

Provides scholarship program for severely wounded veterans.

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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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

Website: tmcc.edu

Maintains a full–time Veterans Educational Benefits Office at the Dandini Campus.

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Workforce Education 49er Regional Occupational Program ROP Auburn ROP Center

360 Nevada Street

Auburn, CA 95603

530-889-5949

Email: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

Website: mynevadacounty.com

Provides free basic computer classes including an introduction to using email, computer basics,

and beginning word processing.

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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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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.

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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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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.

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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: [email protected]

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@[email protected]

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.

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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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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.

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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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

Website: mynevadacounty.com

Offers a wide variety of children’s programs.

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PARTNERS Family Resource Center

Grass Valley Location:

235 S. Auburn St., Grass Valley, CA 95945

530-273-4059

Email: [email protected]

Website: partnersfamilyresourcecenters.org

Ready Springs Location:

10862 Spenceville Road, Penn Valley, CA 95946

530-432-1118

Email: [email protected]

Website: partnersfamilyresourcecenters.org

San Juan Ridge Location:

18847 Oak Tree Road, North San Juan, CA 95960

530-292-3174

Email: [email protected]

Website: partnersfamilyresourcecenters.org

Sierra Madres and Padres

Email: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

Website: sncs.org

Offers a lending library and playgroups.

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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: [email protected]

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.

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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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

Website: missionfocused.org

Provides strategies and advocacy to assist child welfare organizations in keeping the promise of

permanency for children in their care.

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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: [email protected]

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.

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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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nevada County Grass Valley Office:

138 New Mohawk Road, Suite 176, Nevada City, CA 95959 530-265-2059

Email: [email protected]

Website: bigsofnc.org

Truckee Office:

Mailing Address

10075 Levon Avenue, Suite 201A

Truckee, CA 96161

Email: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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

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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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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.

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Northern California Abuse Treatment R.E.A.C.H. Counseling Services

2036 Nevada City Hwy #237

Grass Valley, CA 95945

530-477-7016

Email: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

Website: bigsofnc.org

Offers support to help youth grow and develop through nurturing relationships, leading to greater self-

esteem.

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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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

Website: partnersfamilyresourcecenters.org

Ready Springs Location:

10862 Spenceville Road, Penn Valley, CA 95946

530-432-1118

Email: [email protected]

Website: partnersfamilyresourcecenters.org

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PARTNERS Family Resource Center cont. San Juan Ridge Location:

18847 Oak Tree Road, North San Juan, CA 95960

530-292-3174

Email: [email protected]

Website: partnersfamilyresourcecenters.org

Tahoe Forest Health System (Hospital) 10121 Pine Avenue, PO Box 759

Truckee, CA 96160

530-587-6011

Email: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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.

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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: [email protected]

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

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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: [email protected]

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.

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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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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.

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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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

Website: nevadacountycourts.com

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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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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

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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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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.

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The Nest Family Resource 107 W. Main Street, Suite B

Grass Valley, CA 95945

530-637-8411

Email: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

Website: partnersfamilyresourcecenters.org

Ready Springs Location:

10862 Spenceville Road, Penn Valley, CA 95946

530-432-1118

Email: [email protected]

Website: partnersfamilyresourcecenters.org

San Juan Ridge Location:

18847 Oak Tree Road, North San Juan, CA 95960

530-292-3174

Email: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

Website: tfhd.com

Offers breast feeding support.

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Touched By A Child Foundation 908 Taylorville Road #206

Grass Valley, CA 95949

530-273-1112

Email: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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.

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Coalition for a Drug Free Nevada County 530-273-7956

Email: [email protected]

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: [email protected] or [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

Website: mynevadacounty.com

Educates the community about the harmful effects of tobacco on individuals, families, and

the environment.

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Tahoe Truckee Future Without Drug Dependence – TTFWDD PO Box 366

Truckee, CA 96160

530-546-1924

Email: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

Website: mynevadacounty.com

Provides nutrition, breastfeeding support, financial support, and referrals to community services.

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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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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.

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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: [email protected]

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: [email protected] or [email protected]

Website: ncneo.com

Provides free afterschool programming and low cost weekend events for youth and young adults.

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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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

Website: partnersfamilyresourcecenters.org

Ready Springs Location

10862 Spenceville Road, Penn Valley, CA 95946

530-432-1118

Email: [email protected]

Website: partnersfamilyresourcecenters.org

San Juan Ridge Location:

18847 Oak Tree Road, North San Juan, CA 95960

530-292-3174

Email: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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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.

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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.

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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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

Website: bitneycollegeprep.net

Provides a college preparatory curriculum for high school students grades 9th – 12th.

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Forest Charter School 470 Searls Ave

Nevada City, CA 95959

530-265-4823

Email: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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.

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Sierra Montessori 16229 Duggans Road

Grass Valley, CA 95949

530-268-9990

Email: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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.

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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: [email protected]

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.

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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.

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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.

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Nevada Joint Union High School District cont.

Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning

340 Buena Vista

Grass Valley, CA 95945

530-268-2200

Email: [email protected]

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.

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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.

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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.

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Union Hill School District cont.

Union Hill Middle School

11638 Colfax Hwy, Grass Valley, CA 95945

530-273-8456

Email: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

Website: mynevadacounty.com

Offers job-related education or training to parents and caretaker relatives who

receive CalWORKs.

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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: [email protected]

Website: partnersfamilyresourcecenters.org

Ready Springs Location:

10862 Spenceville Road, Penn Valley, CA 95946

530-432-1118

Email: [email protected]

Website: partnersfamilyresourcecenters.org

San Juan Ridge Location:

18847 Oak Tree Road, North San Juan, CA 95960

530-292-3174

Email: [email protected]

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.

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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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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.

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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: [email protected]

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.

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Living Well Medical Clinic and Thrift Store Location:

504 Whiting Street, Grass Valley, CA 95945

530-272-9318

Email: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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

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Trade Schools

49er Regional Occupational Program ROP Auburn ROP Center

360 Nevada Street

Auburn, CA 95603

530-889-5949

Email: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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.

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Young Educational Services Dr. Karen Young

1546 Mulberry Drive

Grass Valley, CA 95945

530-263-9448

Email: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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.

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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.

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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.

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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: [email protected]

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.

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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: [email protected]

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.

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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.

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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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

Website: www.driversed.com

Provide online driver’s education classes.

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E-Z Way Driving School 1085 Grass Valley Hwy

Auburn, CA 95603

530-885-8109 or 800-778-8109

Email: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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.

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Nevada County Special Education Services Nevada County Superintendent of Schools

112 Nevada City Highway

Nevada City, CA 95959

530-478-6400

Email: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

Website: partnersfamilyresourcecenters.org

Ready Springs Location:

10862 Spenceville Road, Penn Valley, CA 95946

530-432-1118

Email: [email protected]

Website: partnersfamilyresourcecenters.org

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PARTNERS Family Resource Center cont.

San Juan Ridge Location: 18847 Oak Tree Road, North San Juan, CA 95960 530-292-3174

Email: [email protected]

Website: partnersfamilyresourcecenters.org

Partners in English Language Learning

Mailing Address:

103 Providence Mine Road, Suite 104B

Nevada City, CA 95959

530-265-2116

Email: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

Website: partnersfamilyresourcecenters.org

Ready Springs Location:

10862 Spenceville Road, Penn Valley, CA 95946

530-432-1118

Email: [email protected]

Website: partnersfamilyresourcecenters.org

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PARTNERS Family Resource Center cont.

San Juan Ridge Location:

18847 Oak Tree Road, North San Juan, CA 95960

530-292-3174

Email: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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.

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FREED Center for Independent Living 2059 Nevada City Highway, Suite 102

Grass Valley, CA 95945

530-477-3333

530-477-8194 TTY

Email: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

Website: nevco.org

Provides regional special education services to students with disabilities throughout Nevada County.

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Child Health and Disability Prevention Program (CHDP) 500 Crown Point Circle, Suite 110

Grass Valley, CA 95945

530-265-7234

Email: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

Website: nevco.org

Provides educational programs for children with special needs.

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Charis Youth Center 174 W. Main Street

Grass Valley, CA 95945

530-477-9800

Email: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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.

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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.

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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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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.

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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: [email protected]

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.