Offers four programs that challenge the abuse and neglect of the children of Nevada County in four ways: advocacy, prevention, education and support.
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Volunteers advocate for the best interests of children who are dependents of the Nevada County Juvenile Dependency Court, helping to ensure they have a chance to live in a safe and permanent home. Learn more
Foothills Healthy Babies Provides an intensive home visiting program that supports and educates new moms and moms-to-be in families that are stressed or overcoming challenges. Learn more
Child Safety Puppeteers Teaches young children at preschools and elementary schools through the use of age-appropriate puppet shows how to stand up for themselves and to recognize and stop physical and sexual harrassment. High school age and adult volunteers help the program bring the message of personal safety to children. Learn more
Welcome Baby Greets every new parent and baby in western Nevada County and provides them with links to helpful resources and other parents. Learn more
Looking for an easy way
to support Child Advocates?
Your grocery shopping at SPD, SaveMart and Raleys or Ebay sales can benefit Nevada County's children. You can also donate items for us to sell online. See details below.
Child Advocates Wish List
Laptop and projector in good working condition to use for training and in-services.
Gift cards to Staples, Walkers and Williams Stationers.
Lightweight 6' tables.
Grocery store gift cards for food and beverage purchases for volunteer training
Volunteers to help with events and other projects.
Receipts given for donated items.Please call (530) 265-9550, Ext 23, for more information or to donate.
Your grocery shopping and Ebay sales or donated items can benefit Child Advocates!
By shopping at SPD, SaveMart or Raleys, you can benefit Nevada County's children. Each of these stores will donate a percentage of your total sale to Child Advocates when you present your rewards card at check out. It's a no hassle way to benefit our most vulnerable children. To get a card at SPD, simply ask the clerk for a card and select "Child Advocates of Nevada County" from their list or write it in. For a card to Raleys or SaveMart, email to admin@caofnc.orgor call (530) 265-9550, Ext. 21, and we will mail you a card. Get one card or get them all! The more grocery shopping you do, the more you benefit Child Advocates. (Card must be presented prior to payment for groceries.) Ebay sales or resalable items donated to us can also benefit our programs. Sellers receive a receipt for their donations and a credit on their fees equal to the donated portion of their sales. Items donated to us to resell are tax deductible and you are given a receipt. Click here to go to our Ebay web page to find more information on how you can sell or donate items through Ebay or, if you prefer, you can call our office at (530) 265-9550, Ext. 21, or email to admin@caofnc.org.
Thank you for supporting Nevada County's Children!
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