The goal of this program is to empower teens to delay sexual activity through knowledge and skill building. View the

We promote the optimal physical, intellectual, social and emotional well-being of adults and older adults with serious mental illness. We offer inpatient, outpatient, acute care services, subacute care, and residential care through a variety of county-operated and contracted providers. For more information, read the

The Black Infant Health Program provides service to women for the purpose of eliminating the disproportionate rate of African American infant mortality seen in the Sacramento community. African American women experience two-and-a-half times the number of infant deaths than other racial and ethnic groups in our community. View the

Children need to be properly restrained when traveling in vehicles. Did you know that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) states that 4 out of 5 car seats are not installed correctly? The ChIIP Program seeks to ensure that children are properly restrained each time they ride in a vehicle. View the

In cases of an immediate emergency always call for Law Enforcement intervention. When the situation is not an emergency needing the Police or Sheriff, contact Sacramento County Child Protective Services, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, call -KIDS (5437). View the

Many parents need a safe, clean place for their children to remain while they are working or attending school. Childcare homes provide needed care to a limited number of children in private homes. These homes must be licensed to provide childcare. View the

The Sacramento County Public Health Division has implemented a Confidential Morbidity Reporting system (WebvCMR) that allows health providers to report cases of communicable disease directly to Public Health. View the

Adult Protective Services (APS) is dedicated to maintaining the health and safety of elderly and dependent adults who are victims of abuse or neglect. APS is a state-mandated service program charged with investigating situations involving elderly and dependent adults who are reported to be in danger due to abuse, neglect, exploitation, or hazardous or unsafe living conditions. Read the

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Do you want to make a difference in the life of a child? Foster parents, also known as "resource families," provide love, care and guidance to children until they can be returned to their parents or move to a permanent home through adoption or guardianship. View the

Get started on becoming a foster parent/resource family by completing this one-page application and mailing it to: Sacramento County Foster Home Licensing Dept. This is a PDF file that allows you to type your information while online. You may also hand-write the information. You'll need to print it to mail it either way. View the

Wondering about HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases? View the

Are your children up-to-date on their immunizations? We provide resources about immunizations and services available for children and adults. Seasonal flu shot clinics are conducted annually. View

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) serves aged, blind, or disabled persons who are unable to perform activities of daily living and cannot remain safely in their own homes without help. For more information, visit the

The Sacramento County Medical Marijuana Identification Card (MMIC) Program provides patients with the State medical marijuana identification card. The card can assist law enforcement officials to know if the individual using marijuana meets the requirements of the Compassionate Use Act. For more information, view the

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