Sierra Child & Family Services operates a foster family agency, an adoption agency, and outpatient mental health clinics with wraparound services. Our clients typically are emotionally challenged children between birth and 20 years of age. We are licensed by the State of California Department of Social Services and the Department of Education.
Sierra Child & Family Services, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation formally designated in the State of California. The agency is governed by an independent, volunteer Board of Directors. The Board is reflective of the diverse groups within the community, collectively has a range and depth of experience to lead effectively and individually demonstrates interest in providing for the care and welfare of children.
Founded in 1988, SCFS began as a residential treatment program for boys with emotional disturbance. Shortly after opening, the agency added educational services in the form of a non-public school, and began serving multiple school districts from Sacramento, Amador, and El Dorado counties. At their peak, the residential program served 18 boys, while the non-public school had 45 students.
In 2001, the agency expanded services, becoming a provider of specialty mental health services in El Dorado County. In the years to follow, additional mental health clinics were opened in South Lake Tahoe, and Jackson, serving a combined total of over 150 children.
In 2012, the agency expanded upon services for foster children by merging with a foster family and adoption agency. This merger created greater ability to serve children over a continuum of placement options, increased opportunities for permanency, and increased opportunities for foster children to access mental health services. Foster family agency sub-offices were opened in Santa Rosa, Diamond Springs, South Lake Tahoe, Jackson, Sacramento, and Stockton, serving approximately 120 children and families.
Beginning in 2013, the outpatient mental health programs expanded to serve children on public school campuses under the new AB 114 legislation. AB 114 restructured funding and access to mental health services for children with special education needs.
As the agency expanded programs to adjust to the evolving needs of California youth, additional focus was placed on the success of all programs. In 2016, with yet another statewide overhaul of children’s services on the horizon, the Board of Directors decided to discontinue the residential and non-public school programs to place more focus our community based programs. Through a partnership with Summitview Child & Family Services, these programs were maintained in the community under Summitview’ s expanded menu of programs.
Throughout the evolution of the agency, the continued focus on quality of care and the needs of the communities we serve has remained constant. As the agency continues to grow, the Board remains committed to these ideals.
Provider Name | Location, Email address, Phone Number | Specialty | Services Provided | Linguistic Capabilities | CA License Number & Type of Practioner | National Provider Number |
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Amirsolaimani, Tina | 601 Court Street, Suite 100 Jackson, CA 95642 (209)257-1244 tinaa@sierrachild.org | Children & Families | Mental Health | English | Rehab Specialist | 1861951402 |
Augino, Jacob | 4250 Fowler Lane, Suite 204 Diamond Springs, CA 95619 (530)626-3105 jakea@sierrachild.org | Children & Families | Mental Health | English | Rehab Specialist | 1528579133 |
Balme, Eric | 4250 Fowler Lane, Suite 204 Diamond Springs, CA 95619 (530)626-3105 ericb@sierrachild.org | Children & Families | Mental Health | English | 34860 Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist | 1922102243 |
Bruce, Terry | 4250 Fowler Lane, Suite 204 Diamond Springs, CA 95619 (530)626-3105 terryb@sierrachild.org | Children & Families | Mental Health | English | Rehab Specialist | 1225251309 |
Combs, Denise | 564 Mountain Ranch Road, Suite 5 San Andreas, CA 95249 (209)498-2227 denisec@sierrachild.org | Children & Families | Mental Health | English | 22126 Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist | 1437586757 |
Coppers, Pilar | 564 Mountain Ranch Road, Suite 5 San Andreas, CA 95249 (209)498-2227 Pilarc@sierrachild.org | Children & Families | Mental Health | English | 78976 Associate Clinical Social Worker | 1376006528 |
Crawford, Breane | 564 Mountain Ranch Road, Suite 5 San Andreas, CA 95249 (209)498-2227 breanec@sierrachild.org | Children & Families | Mental Health | English | Rehab Specialist | 1073143251 |
Cruz, Jennifer | 4250 Fowler Lane, Suite 204 Diamond Springs, CA 95619 (530)626-3105 jenniferc@sierrachild.org | Children & Families | Mental Health | English | 107018 Associate Marriage & Family Therapist | 1962996165 |
Darnell, Jenyn | 4250 Fowler Lane, Suite 204 Diamond Springs, CA 95619 (530)626-3105 jenynd@sierrachild.org | Children & Families | Mental Health | English | 42743 Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist | 1295857217 |
Delariva, Mitchell | 2580 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, Suite C South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530)544-2111 mitchd@sierrachild.org | Children & Families | Mental Health | English | Rehab Specialist | 1215366000 |
Eramaa, Regina | 2580 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, Suite C South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530)544-2111 reginae@sierrachild.org | Children & Families | Mental Health | English | 103462 Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist | 1427242577 |
Goode, Frances | 4250 Fowler Lane, Suite 204 Diamond Springs, CA 95619 (530)626-3105 francesg@sierrachild.org | Children & Families | Mental Health | English | 29496 Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist | 1548274541 |
Hacker, Kathleen | 4250 Fowler Lane, Suite 204 Diamond Springs, CA 95619 (530)626-3105 katieh@sierrachild.org | Children & Families | Mental Health | English | Rehab Specialist | 1144456492 |
Haffner, Cheree | 4250 Fowler Lane, Suite 204 Diamond Springs, CA 95619 (530)626-3105 chereeh@sierrachild.org | Children & Families | Mental Health | English | 17553 Licensed Clinical Social Worker | 1841413226 |
Hamrick, Philip | 601 Court Street, Suite 100 Jackson, CA 95642 (209)257-1244 philiph@sierrachild.org | Children & Families | Mental Health | English | Rehab Specialist | 1629529318 |
Hilbert, Katie | 4250 Fowler Lane, Suite 204 Diamond Springs, CA 95619 (530)626-3105 kateh@sierrachild.org | Children & Families | Mental Health | English | 107452 Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist | 1861780645 |
Hughes, Kimberly F. | 4250 Fowler Lane, Suite 204 Diamond Springs, CA 95619 (530)626-3105 kimh@sierrachild.org | Children & Families | Mental Health | English | 19274 Licensed Clinical Social Worker | 1750504775 |
Johnson, Taylor | 4250 Fowler Lane, Suite 204 Diamond Springs, CA 95619 (530)626-3105 taylorj@sierrachild.org | Children & Families | Mental Health | English | 105957 Licensed Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist | 1811485048 |
Jones, Kristin | 4250 Fowler Lane, Suite 204 Diamond Springs, CA 95619 (530)626-3105 kristinj@sierrachild.org | Children & Families | Mental Health | English | Rehab Specialist | 1174023659 |
Kalar, Denise | 4250 Fowler Lane, Suite 204 Diamond Springs, CA 95619 (530)626-3105 denisek@sierrachild.org | Children & Families | Mental Health | English | 106727 Associate Marriage & Family Therapist | 1174854202 |
McNitt, Steve | 4250 Fowler Lane, Suite 204 Diamond Springs, CA 95619 (530)626-3105 stevem@sierrachild.org | Children & Families | Mental Health | English | 17618 Licensed Clinical Social Worker | 1710009188 |
Mosher, Kate | 2580 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, Suite C South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530)544-2111 katem@sierrachild.org | Children & Families | Mental Health | English | 66640 Licensed Clinical Social Worker | 1245563048 |
Nelson, Staci | 601 Court Street, Suite 100 Jackson, CA 95642 (209)257-1244 stacif@sierrachild.org | Children & Families | Mental Health | English | Rehab Specialist | 1699268854 |
Neumann, Megan | 2580 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, Suite C South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530)544-2111 megann@sierrachild.org | Children & Families | Mental Health | English | Rehab Specialist | 1598188351 |
Orozco, Aimee | 2580 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, Suite C South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530)544-2111 aimeeo@sierrachild.org | Children & Families | Mental Health | English & Spanish | Rehab Specialist | 1891281796 |
Padilla, Vanessa | 601 Court Street, Suite 100 Jackson, CA 95642 (209)257-1244 vanessap@sierrachild.org | Children & Families | Mental Health | English | Rehab Specialist | 1528628419 |
Pekarcik, Karen | 601 Court Street, Suite 100 Jackson, CA 95642 (209)257-1244 karenp@sierrachild.org | Children & Families | Mental Health | English | 80071 Licensed Clinical Social Worker | 1235411513 |
Reed, Russell | 4250 Fowler Lane, Suite 204 Diamond Springs, CA 95619 (530)626-3105 russr@sierrachild.org | Children & Families | Mental Health | English | 73529 Associate Social Worker | 1881076396 |
Regan, Carlie | 4250 Fowler Lane, Suite 204 Diamond Springs, CA 95619 (530)626-3105 carlier@sierrachild.org | Children & Families | Mental Health | English | Rehab Specialist | 1174973291 |
Sauve, Daniel | 4250 Fowler Lane, Suite 204 Diamond Springs, CA 95619 (530)626-3105 danielcs@sierrachild.org | Children & Families | Mental Health | English | Rehab Specialist | 1467901801 |
Simpson, Daniel A. | 601 Court Street, Suite 100 Jackson, CA 95642 (209)257-1244 daniels@sierrachild.org | Children & Families | Mental Health | English | 84344 Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist | 1508043381 |
Smith, Courtney | 4250 Fowler Lane, Suite 204 Diamond Springs, CA 95619 (530)626-3105 courtneys@sierrachild.org | Children & Families | Mental Health | English | Rehab Specialist | 1639631559 |
Studzinski, Natalie | 4250 Fowler Lane, Suite 204 Diamond Springs, CA 95619 (530)626-3105 natalies@sierrachild.org | Children & Families | Mental Health | English | 95542 Associate Marriage & Family Therapist | 1770081531 |
Uppendahl, Courtney | 4250 Fowler Lane, Suite 204 Diamond Springs, CA 95619 (530)626-3105 courtneyu@sierrachild.org | Children & Families | Mental Health | English | 105863 Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist | 1558796854 |
Youngsmith, Wendy | 4250 Fowler Lane, Suite 204 Diamond Springs, CA 95619 (530)626-3105 wendyy@sierrachild.org | Children & Families | Mental Health | English | 101164 Associate Marriage & Family Therapist | 1588931265 |