Organization Name
Family Services
Help Me Grow Plumas is a resource for all families
with children ages 0 to 5
Text or Call (530) 334-0679 or click on Help Me Grow
Help Me Grow
Family's Basic Needs
CalFresh Food Program
Provides help to increase your family's monthly food budget, based upon need and determined by your family income.
Webpage:
Contact:
Social Services Eligibility Division
530-283-6350
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Organization:
Location:
Plumas County Department of Social Services
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/calfresh
Or, deliver in person or fax applications to: 530-283-6368
WIC (California Women, Infants, and Children) Supplemental Nutrition Program
Provides benefits based on income eligibility to access healthy foods for you and your family, breastfeeding support, community information, and health care referrals.
Webpage:
Contact:
Kaline LeCoq, Coordinator
530-283-4093 x813
Organization:
Location:
Plumas Rural Services
WIC Introduction: https://www.youtube.com/californiawic
http://www.myfamily.wic.ca.gov/Â
WIC Appointment Schedule:
https://plumasruralservices.org/files/galleries/calendar-0012.pdf
WIC Brochure:
https://plumasruralservices.org/files/galleries/PRS_Brochure_for_WIC-0005.pdf (English)
https://plumasruralservices.org/files/galleries/PRS_Brochure_for_WIC_Spanish.pdf (Spanish)
2025 Income Guidelines:
https://plumasruralservices.org/files/galleries/Income_Guidelines-0001.pdf
Lost Sierra Food Project
Supports the local food system and community through food access, regenerative farm education, and job training. Provides education, outreach, workshops, and volunteer opportunities to families and local students. Holds the Rugged Roots summer camp for school age children.
Webpage:
Contact:
Program Staff
508-498-4067
Organization:
Location:
Lost Sierra Food Project
Employment Services - California Work Opportunities and Responsibilities to Kids (CalWORKS)
Provides temporary financial assistance to family's who are seeking work and self sufficiency. Provides assistance to parents who are returning to school through Feather River College. See also, PCIRC CalWORKS Housing Support Program for housing assistance.
Webpage:
Contact:
DSS Eligibility Staff or for FRC CalWORKS, Leasa Tolen
530-283-6350 or FRC 530-283-0202, x239
ltolen@frc.edu (FRC CalWORKS)
Organization:
Location:
Plumas County Department of Social Services and Feather River College
Apply in person or online:
FRC CalWORKS: https://www.frc.edu/student-success-programs/calworks
Other benefits programs at Social Services:
Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI) is a 100 percent state-funded program that provides monthly cash benefits to aged, blind, and disabled non-citizens (immigrants) who are not eligible for Supplemental Security Income/State Supplementary Payment (SSI/SSP) solely due to their immigration status. The amount of CAPI benefits is equivalent to the amount of SSI/SSP benefits.Â
Refugee Cash Assistance:
RCA is a cash assistance program for refugees who are not otherwise eligible for any other cash aid. RCA also includes employment and other social services to assist a refugee in becoming self-sufficient.
Populations that could be eligible for the RCA include:
Refugees
Asylees
Cuban/Haitian entrants
Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders
Afghan and Ukranian Parolees
Amerasians;AND
Certified Victims of Human Trafficking
RCA is available for up to 12 months from the date of admission to the U.S. in qualifying status, data of final grant of asylum, or date of certification by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) as a Victim of Trafficking.
Trafficking and Crime Victims' Assistance Program:
TCVAP is a cash assistance program for non-citizens of crime who need immediate services, and who are obtaining legal humanitarian status or assisting in the prosecution of a crime. This program supports victims of human trafficking who have not yet been certified by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), victims of domestic violence, and other serious crimes.
For questions or problems with your TCVAP benefits, contact your local County Social Services agency for assistance or the CDSS TCVAP coordinator at (916) 654-4356, or email at TCVAP@dss.ca.gov.
Food Pantry Services
Provides multiple listings for local food pantries/banks throughout Plumas County. There are no requirements to participate.
Webpage:
Contact:
DSS Staff
530-283-6350
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Organization:
Location:
Plumas County Department of Social Services
Almanor Basin Food Pantry in Chester
Indian Valley Food Pantry in Greenville
Eastern Plumas Community Assistance Network in Portola
Community Assistance Network in Quincy
Feather River College Food Pantry
And more...
Social Services Program Eligibility
Assists individuals and families with checking eligibility for and applying for state and federal medical, food, job and other assistance.
Webpage:
Contact:
Social Services Eligibility Division
530-283-6350
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Organization:
Location:
Plumas County Department of Social Services
https://www.plumascounty.us/606/BenefitsCal-Online-Application-for-Benef
https://www.plumascounty.us/241/Eligibility
Applications By Fax: 530-283-6368
Housing Services and Supports
Provides many housing support programs to assist families at risk of losing their housing or for those who are currently unhoused and seeking permanent housing. They are the point of coordinated entry homeless services provider offering multiple supports and intensive case management.
Webpage:
Contact:
Kristin Quade, North Star Navigation Center Director
530-283-5515
Organization:
Location:
Plumas Crisis Intervention and Resource Center
America's Job Centers of California
Provides comprehensive training and services to job seekers, including a resource center with computers and supplies, networking events, workshops, interviewing with employers, and community referrals.
Webpage:
Contact:
Reception Front Desk
530-283-1606
Organization:
Location:
Alliance for Workforce Development
Basic Needs Program
Supports students to be successful by providing resources and support for health, wellness, and basic needs.
Webpage:
Contact:
Leasa Tolen
530-283-0202, x239
Organization:
Location:
Feather River College Student Services
In addition to the Basic Needs program, staff can assist CalWORKS participants in obtaining assistance for school.
Feather River Adult School
Provides in-person and online instruction toward completing a high school diploma, GED test preparation, construction and career certificate, and more for adult learners. Through the Feather River Adult Education Consortium, classes are available in every community.
Webpage:
Contact:
Steven Dutton, Teach and Program Coordinator
530-616-0645, 530-283-1003
Organization:
Location:
Plumas County Office of Education
Contact Form:
https://fras.pcoe.k12.ca.us/apps/contact/
Online Registration Form:
https://fras.pcoe.k12.ca.us/apps/form/form.PLUU-FRAS.tMsqK0b.1Ff_
Energy Services
Provides multiple programs to assist income-eligible families with heating, cooling, and electrical costs, including vouchers for wood, electrical rate reduction, heating assistance, home weatherization, and back-up emergency energy loan program.
Webpage:
Contact:
Energy Services Staff
530-283-2466, x123 or 800-993-5399
Organization:
Location:
Plumas County Community Development Commission
HEAP Brochure: https://www.plumascdc.org/pdf/energy_assistance_17.pdf
HEAP Application: https://www.plumascdc.org/pdf/Heap-App25.pdf
HEAP FAQ: https://www.plumascdc.org/pdf/heap_faqs_14.pdf
PG&E CARE Information: https://www.pge.com/en/account/billing-and-assistance/financial-assistance/california-alternate-rates-for-energy-program.html
WRAP Application:
http://www.psrec.coop/electric_assist.php?sec=elecser&pag=elecassist
WX Program: Eligible households (owners and renters) can receive energy efficiency improvements installed at no cost, such as weather-stripping, insulation, storm windows, compact fluorescent light bulbs, and other energy-related home repairs.
WX Brochure:
https://www.plumascdc.org/pdf/weatherization_17.pdf
WX Printable Application:
https://www.plumascdc.org/pdf/WX-App25.pdfhttps://www.plumascdc.org/pdf/weatherization_17.pdf
SWEATS Application:
https://www.plumascdc.org/pdf/SWEATS-App.pdf
Housing Choice Voucher Program (HUD Section 8)
Provides income-eligible households with a Housing Choice voucher, which is a housing assistance payment made directly to a landlord of a privately leased home or apartment. Eligibility may be determined by income, disability, or age.
Webpage:
Contact:
Susan Merriman
530-283-2466 or 800-993-5399
Organization:
Location:
Housing Authority - Plumas County Community Development Commission
Housing Choice Voucher Application:
https://www.plumascdc.org/pdf/Sec_8_Application23.pdf
Housing Choice Voucher Program Brochure:
https://www.plumascdc.org/pdf/pc_housing_sec8_tenant15.pdf
Housing Choice Voucher Program Waitlist Check:
https://www.waitlistcheck.com/
Affordable Housing Rental List:
https://www.plumascdc.org/rental.html
https://www.plumascdc.org/pdf/Aff_Hsg-Plumas.pdf
Affordable Housing Income Guidelines:
https://www.plumascdc.org/pdf/Housing_%20Income_rev%204-1-25.pdf
P.O. Box 319
Quincy, CA 95971
TDD 800-735-2929
Fax: 530-283-2478
Plumas Transit Systems
Provides free, public transit to and within communities in Plumas County, as well as on-demand, evening service and 3 days each week, a connection to the Susanville - Reno bus service.
Webpage:
Contact:
Kelly McElwain, Coordinator
530-283-2538
Organization:
Location:
Plumas Rural Services