Trinity County newsletter

There are a variety of services available to youth who are in foster care from age 16 and up, including some services for youth as they age out of foster care and beyond, transitioning to independence. Trinity County CWS offers an Independent Living Program (ILP) to help youth who are 16-21 gain skills for independence and to help them with college, job rediness and living on their own.  For More information, please contact the local CPS office and ask for the ILP Coordinator, Angela Berglund at 530-623-1314.

CPS works with families in several capacities, either voluntary or court ordered. Family supportive services covers a variety of services and links to resources that help families meet their needs and build skills to help them successfully parent their children and meet the needs of their families. Here are a list of services and providers available in the local community.  For more information, feel free to contact providers directly or the local CPS office fore more information.

Child Welfare Services
51 Industrial Park Way
Building 2
P.O. Box 1378
Weaverville, CA 96093

Phone: 530-623-1314
Toll Free: 1-800-851-5658
Fax: 530-623-1488

Hours M-F 8am-5pm, Excluding Holidays

Mission Statement

The Representative Payee Program provides money management services for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries who need help managing their Social Security or SSI payments.

Your payee receives your payments on your behalf and will use the money to pay for your current needs, which include:
 
• housing and utilities;
• food;
• medical and dental expenses;
• personal care items;
• clothing.

COVID-19 Notice to Recipients

COVID-19 Notice to Providers
 

Adult Protective Services (APS) responds to reports from individuals, concerned citizens, social service and health providers, and law enforcement about adults with physical, mental, or development disabilities, or elders who may be physically or financially abused, neglected, or exploited, or who are unable to meet their own needs for food, clothing, and shelter. Upon receipt of a report, APS sends a social worker to make a home visit or contact the elder or dependent adult. 

The Public Guardian/Public Conservator is part of the Trinity County Health and Human Services Department's Adult Services unit. The Public Guardian/Conservator is tasked with providing conservatorship investigations, conservatorship services, and money management services for elderly and disabled adults.

Health and Human Services
Adult Services Unit
Phone: 530-623-8209
24-Hour Hotline: 530-623-1314
Fax: 530-623-6628
Email: hhs.adultservices@trinitycounty.org

[Click here to report Elder or Dependent Adult Abuse]

Elizabeth Hamilton
Director of Health and Human Services

Contact Information

Health and Human Services
PO Box 1470
51 Industrial Park Way
Weaverville, CA 96093
Phone: 530-623-1265
TDD: 530-623-1233
Toll Free: 1-800-851-5658
Fax: 530-623-6628

Business Hours

Mon - Fri 8:00am to 5:00pm
Excluding holidays

Mission Statement

The goal of this agency is to encourage self sufficiency by administering the highest level of services in a manner that is consistent with local, federal and state guidelines. We facilitate this process by placing people first, in an effort to promote the health and well being of those who seek our services.

Elizabeth Hamilton
Director