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HISTORY
Sierra Nevada Children’s Services was established in 1978 under the name of Western Nevada United Services Council.

The founding members believed that a mutual association through the council increased awareness of community needs in the areas of health, education, welfare, and recreation.

The specific purpose was to bring together non-profit agencies and associations in Nevada County to meet common goals.

TIMELINE
1980 - Truckee office was added.

1983 - Agency became ‘the’ Child Care Resource & Referral service for Nevada County.

1987 - Sierra County office was added and Child Care Resource & Referral services were extended to cover Sierra County.

1988 - Agency name changed to Sierra Nevada Community Services Council.

1992 - Name changed to Sierra Nevada Children’s Services (SNCS).

1993 - Latino outreach was added. Additionally, the Family Post publication made its debut.

By 2000 - SNCS had a Children’s Dental Clinic in response to a critical need for low-cost clinical services. Parent education workshops were in high demand, the Latino outreach became the Promotora Program, and the annual Coat Drives started.